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Summer mornings call for something cool, quick, and packed with fresh flavor. This tropical smoothie bowl hits all the right notes—sweet, refreshing, and loaded with feel-good ingredients. With mango, strawberries, and orange blended into a thick, creamy base, it’s the perfect way to start a hot day. Top it with your favorite fruits and a sprinkle of coconut for a breakfast that feels like a mini getaway.
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Tropical Smoothie Bowl Ingredients
Smoothie bowls are a fun way to change up the daily smoothie routine. They are thicker so you can use a spoon, and you have the freedom to go wild with toppings. This bowl is super simple to make with only three base ingredients:
- Fresh orange: This serves as a liquid AND a fruit… win-win!
- Frozen strawberries: Frozen produce helps make a smoothie bowl thick and creamy. You can freeze fresh strawberries or grab some already frozen ones.
- Frozen mango: I sometimes snack on frozen mango chunks; they’re just so good! They also add extra creaminess + sweetness in a mildly flavorful way.
I often add in a handful of leafy green vegetables or a plant-based protein powder to add in extra fiber, nutrients, protein and healthy fats.
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Tropical Toppings
Here’s where the fun starts. Once you’ve poured the thick smoothie into a bowl, it’s time to start the topping party. Here’s some ideas to help you create something that’s tasty and pretty:
- Blueberries
- Kiwi (how to peel a kiwi)
- Raspberries
- Pineapple (learn how to cut pineapple)
- Coconut flakes
- Healthy granola
- Strawberries
- Mango (learn how to cut mango)
Where to Buy Smoothie Bowls
Most days, I use a cereal bowl, yet I really do love using coconut bowls to complete the beachy vibes. Coconut bowls are easy to fill and deep enough to hold a thick smoothie and pile high the toppings.
How to Make Tropical Smoothie Bowl
- Pick a base: You can use any smoothie recipe as your base, yet the key is making sure it’s thick enough. I like to use 1/2 cup liquid (either coconut water or blending a whole orange will give you this). Then I’ll add 1 cup frozen fruit. Peaches, mango, pineapple are staples in my house.
You’ll need to use your smoothie blenders‘ tamper to push the ingredients into the blade. When making a thick smoothie, it takes more work on your end (but it’s so worth it!). - Pick your toppings: I’m all about variety when it comes to flavors and textures. So I like to use a mixture of kiwi, mango, granola, coconut flakes and berries. Yet there’s no right or wrong way to do this— just pick whole food ingredients that you enjoy.
- Balanced bowls: To make sure you’re getting a balanced nutrition, try to include one healthy fat + one protein source. This can be added to your base or as a topping. Seeds, avocado, plant-based protein power, coconut flakes, etc are all options.
More Smoothie Bowl Recipes
While I may not be able to make a smoothie bowl on the daily, I do love a good treat every now and again. Here are my go-to bowls to enjoy:
- Fruit smoothie bowl: Don’t let the color fool you, this is a rainbow bowl of flavor.
- Chocolate smoothie bowl: I love this for a quick dessert night; it’s incredibly delicious and creamy.
- Acai smoothie bowl: My go-to Summer breakfast; super refreshing and the perfect bowl to top with freshly picked berries.
- Pineapple smoothie bowl: My kids love this bowl as an afternoon snack.
- Berry smoothie bowl: A super easy recipe to make and enjoy with the berries of your choice!
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Tropical Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 orange peeled
- 1 ½ cup strawberries frozen
- ½ cup mango frozen
- ¼ cup water if needed
Topping Suggestions
- blueberries
- raspberries
- pineapple
- raw coconut flakes
- strawberries
- kiwi
- healthy granola
Instructions
- Place orange in blender followed by the frozen strawberries and mango.
- Blend, stopping to scrape down sides, until smooth. Feel free to add water to help it blend, yet you want it to be thick. The texture should be similar to soft serve ice cream.
- Transfer to a bowl and top with desired toppings.
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Notes
- Nutrition information does not include fruit and other toppings, only the smoothie bowl itself.
- If you want to lower the natural sugar from fruits in this bowl, add leafy greens or plant-based protein powder to up the fiber, protein and healthy fats.
- The toppings listed above are suggestions, feel free to top how you want. I love using fresh fruit, edible flowers, granola, nuts and seeds and more.
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Leave a review for a chance to win signed copies of my cookbooks!Common Questions
Yes, you can use fresh fruit in this smoothie bowl, but frozen strawberries and mango help give it that thick, creamy texture. If using fresh fruit, toss in a few ice cubes or freeze the fruit beforehand for the best consistency.
For a thick and creamy smoothie bowl, a high-speed blender like a Vitamix or Nama C2 Blender is ideal. Since smoothie bowls use less liquid, you may need to use a tamper or add a splash more water to help it blend smoothly.
To turn your smoothie bowl into a more satisfying meal, try blending in a scoop of plant-based protein powder, a spoonful of almond butter, chia seeds, or a handful of oats. These additions will keep you fuller, longer.
While a smoothie bowl is always best enjoyed fresh, you can prep the frozen fruit portions in advance and store them in the freezer. When you’re ready, just blend and add your toppings for a quick and easy breakfast.
This tropical smoothie bowl pairs perfectly with fresh fruit like pineapple, kiwi, and berries. Add some crunch with granola or raw coconut flakes, and a drizzle of nut butter or a sprinkle of hemp seeds for extra nutrition.
A refreshing bowl of summer!
Very tropical indeed!
Yummy and fresh!!!!!
Simple recipe with 3 ingredients is a plus! No added sugar … all fruit sugars is great! But too acidic for me … my tongue started to break out…. So I put mine back in blender and added tsp of raw honey to cut the acid. It did the trick! Avocado wld probably work too.
Will make again with acid adjusted….
Any other suggestions as to how to make it less acidic?
Ratings: Daughter 5
Son: 3
Husband: 4
Wife: 4
Hi Evelyn, to make this smoothie bowl less acidic, I would suggest reducing the amount of orange in the recipe to half. Maybe blend in a banana or avocado (great idea!) with it. Way to go for trying it and making it work for you!
This was super fun. I love a fresh sorbet!!
My Tropical Smoothie Bowl Is So Beautiful And Delicious 🙂 My Smoothie Bowl Was Thick And Creamy, I Froze Both My Mango And The Orange A Few Hours Before I Used Them. I Added Hemp And Chia Seeds For More Protein. I Added Blueberries, Raspberries And Coconut Flakes To My Bowl, So Beautiful 🙂 I Look Forward To Making This Smoothie Again.
This was so very yummy and surprising filling. I have never made one of these before. I will be making these bowls a lot. Thank you
Great flavor. I added a handful of greens and a scoop of unflavored collagen/protein powder and some flaxseed, but of course!
Another delicious recipe. Very refreshing and would be great on a summer day.
Love fruits and this smoothies was so delicious and refreshing.
I had to add a cup of spinach to make it green!
Yummy! Such a refreshing breakfast.
A little tart for my palate but very refreshing in this 100 degree plus weather we are having in Texas!
I may change to adding peaches when they are available here. I added coconut, dark chocolate chips, pumpkin seeds and fresh mint leaves.
So delicious and refreshing! I’ll be making this a lot throughout the summer.
This was good, it seemed like I was eating a daiquiri. Definitely different, a nice change of pace!
Delicious! Thank you for this great recipe.
Very refreshing! I blended mine a little too long but was still spoonable! Topped with blueberries, strawberries, mango, kiwi and a little coconut.
I blended all ingredients except the granola. I pour the mixture over the granola and ate it like cereal. I drank the rest of the mixture, which was fabulous. I love fruits and. veggies, so these smoothies are not hard to take or make. I just love this challenge. Its. yummy!
Loved the bowl, mine did not look as pretty as yours but tasted pretty darn good. As per my usual, added some mixed greens. Recipe straight forward and easy to make.
Delicious smoothie bowl! I topped with blueberries, coconut, and granola.
Delicious!! I live in SoCal and smoothie bowls are a staple in my house. We often have them once a week when the weather gets really hot.
I can’t do strawberries but like any smoothie you can substitute it out with just about any other frozen fruit or berry you like.
My fav is to blend kale or spinach and a touch of water first, make it as smooth as possible, and then go in with the frozen fruit. If you get frozen (or even fresh) pitaya, it makes it the most beautiful pink color.
Mine never quite look like the perfect demo photos but they still taste great, and the kids love having “dessert” for dinner.