Vanilla Coconut Smoothie Bowl
Vanilla Coconut Smoothie Bowl (Vegan and Gluten-free) is like decadent creamy vanilla ice-cream that’s entirely plant-based and only takes 4 simple ingredients to make.
Benefits of Vanilla Coconut Smoothie Bowl
- Vanilla warm scent and effects on happiness and relaxation makes it a favorite scent for many.
- Vanilla used to improve aged skin, providing anti-ageing effects and enhancing firmness.
- Coconut is high in fiber and low in carbs, so it helps control blood sugar levels in our bodies
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas sliced and frozen
- 1 can full fat coconut milk frozen in ice-cube tray
- unsweetened almond or oat milk
- 1 vanilla bean pod or 1 teaspoon vanilla bean pasta or pure vanilla extract
Toppings
- Your favorite granola
- Dark or milk chocolate chips)
- Nuts (halved or chopped peanuts, pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts or sliced almonds)
- Shredded dried coconut, raw or toasted
- Fresh or dried fruit (sliced bananas, strawberries, pineapple, blueberries, cherries, or mangoes)
- Dark chocolate shell (melted dark chocolate with a bit of coconut oil)
- Seeds (hemp seeds or chia seeds)
Instructions
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The day before making the smoothie bowl (or earlier), freeze the bananas and coconut milk. Peel and slice the bananas, lay them out flat on a cookie sheet and freeze for at least 1 hour. Shake the can with coconut milk really well, open and pour into an ice cube tray. Place in the freezer overnight or until completely frozen.
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If using a vanilla bean pod, lay the pod on a cutting board and flatten with your finger. Make a slit in the middle of the pod lengthwise not cutting all the way through. Open the pod carefully and scrape the vanilla beans out with the back of the knife.
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Pour ⅓ cup almond or oat milk in a bowl of a high speed blender.
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Add bananas first, then coconut milk cubes and scraped out vanilla beans (paste or extract).
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Blend the mixture using the tamper to move the solids around. If needed, turn the blender off, stir and blend until smooth and ice-cream consistency, adding more plant milk, if needed.
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Serve immediately on its own or topped with toasted coconut and mini chocolate chips.
- Category: Veg
- Cooking:
- Protein: 6 grams
- Type: Free