This smoothie bowl is fruit-sweetened, so it can be enjoyed as a healthy snack or breakfast. If preferred, you can skip the toppings, and simply enjoy it as a smoothie!
Author: Melanie Marcus, MA, RD
Recipe type: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
2 ripe frozen bananas (see Banana-Free option above)
2 carrots, chopped
1 cup chopped frozen pineapple
½ cup orange juice
½ cup unsweetened coconut water
1 fresh banana, thinly sliced
¼ cup chopped whole roasted unsalted almonds (see Nut-Free option above)
½ teaspoon chia seeds
Instructions
Toast the coconut in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring frequently. Transfer the toasted coconut to a plate to cool.
Place the frozen bananas, carrots, pineapple, orange juice, and coconut water in your blender and puree on high until smooth.
Divide the carrot-banana mixture into 4 bowls, and top each with the sliced fresh banana, almonds, toasted coconut, and chia seeds.