Last Updated on August 7, 2026 by Tanya
Wake up to a refreshing burst of tropical sunshine with this creamy Mango Smoothie Bowl! This aesthetically pleasing breakfast bowl is topped with granola, chia seeds, and fresh fruit, and is a nutrient-packed breakfast that will energise your day. It is also a perfect post-workout treat!
I make this smoothie bowl on repeat during the warmer months — there’s something about that bright, tropical mango flavour that instantly makes me feel like I’m on holiday, even on an ordinary weekday morning. The art of creating a visually appealing smoothie bowl also makes it a fun activity! If you are a smoothie bowl fan also check out my Blue Spirulina Smoothie Bowl recipe.
Ingredients
- Frozen mango– Mangoes are naturally sweet and are packed with vitamins and minerals! Frozen mango is the key to getting a thick and creamy consistency and along with bananas forms the base of this bowl. However, you can customise your bowl by adding in other fruits such as strawberries or blueberries.
- Frozen banana– Bananas add creaminess to you bowl. As above, bananas should be frozen before blending
- Plant- based milk– almond, oat or soy all work well. Start with a small amount and the add as needed. Do not add too much milk or the smoothie could become too runny! If you find the frozen fruit gets stuck in blender, use a spoon or fork to gently move them around and keep blending for a few seconds at a time
- Toppings of choice– you can be creative with topping such as nuts, seeds, granola, fresh fruit, and perhaps peanut or almond butter..the list is endless! Granola and shredded coconut are great for adding some ‘crunch’ to your bowl.
Tip: Try not to add too much plant-based milk- add small amounts at a time and use a spoon or fork to mix up frozen fruit in blender every 5-10 secs to keep the ingredients frozen or your smoothie bowl could become too runny!
FAQs
Yes — frozen mango and banana are what give this bowl its thick, creamy, ice-cream-like texture. Fresh fruit will blend into more of a drink than a bowl
A high-speed blender works best for a smooth result, but a regular blender or food processor can work too — just add the milk more gradually and stop to scrape down the sides as needed.
Smoothie bowls are best enjoyed fresh, but you can freeze pre-portioned bags of mango and banana chunks so it’s ready to blend anytime.
Granola and coconut flakes add crunch, while fresh berries and chia seeds add extra nutrients and colour. Nut or seed butter drizzled on top adds yummy richness too.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup frozen mango chunks
- ¾ cup frozen banana chunks
- Around ¼ cup plant based milk (e.g. oat, almond)
- Toppings of choice: Chopped fruit, granola, chia seeds, coconut flakes
Instructions
- Add frozen mango and frozen banana to blender.
- Add a few tablespoons of plant-based milk.
- Blend on high speed blender until smooth. You may need to move frozen fruit around with a fork to facilitate blending.Add more plant-based milk as needed to blend well (be careful not to add too much as it could make mixture too runny).
- Transfer to bowl and add toppings!
