If you love the taste of coconut, almond, and chocolate together, then this Coconut Joy Vegan Smoothie Bowl will hit the spot! It's made with 100% plant-based ingredients to fuel your body and give it the nutrients it needs to keep going strong.
Smoothie bowls are simply just smoothies in a bowl. But they are fun to eat because you can top them with just about anything your heart desires. Sliced bananas, crunchy toasted coconut, almonds, and cacao nibs top our vegan smoothie bowl. So much deliciousness in every bite!
Moving to a more plant-focused way of eating doesn't mean sacrificing anything. You're getting way more in return! Green smoothies are a great way to start your journey to eating more plants, and what better way than in a dessert? 😉
When we blend up this vegan smoothie bowl, we use a little less liquid than we do for smoothies we drink. Depending on your blender, you may even be able to duplicate a soft-serve ice cream texture - even better!
It all starts with spinach. Spinach is a leafy green super hero ingredient, and it boasts high amounts of iron, vitamins and minerals, and fiber. For any newbies out there, I can assure you that you can't taste the spinach, just creamy coconut, chocolate, and almond with a hint of banana. Frozen bananas are often our go-to for vegan smoothie bowls because they yield a creamy texture. If bananas aren't your thing, feel free to substitute frozen avocado. Nut allergy? No worries! You can substitute any seed butter for the almond butter, and use a nut-free milk like oat or hemp milk in place of the coconut milk.
Looking for more plant based desserts? Check out my Plant-Based Dessert Guide, with 40+ recipes that are incredibly delicious + powered by plants.
Coconut Joy Vegan Smoothie Bowl
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- 1 cup spinach
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 1 banana (frozen)
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Topping Suggestions
- ½ banana (sliced)
- 2 tablespoon almond slices
- 2 tablespoon coconut flakes
- 1 teaspoon cacao nibs
Instructions
- Place spinach and coconut milk into a blender. Puree until smooth. (Stop and scrape down sides as needed, especially if blender is on the larger side.)
- Add frozen banana and remaining ingredients. Keep blending, using a tamper, if needed, until fully blended. The texture should be like soft-serve ice cream.
- Transfer to a bowl and garnish with desired toppings.
Notes
- Frozen avocado can be substituted for the banana, if desired. Add extra maple syrup, to taste.
- Almond milk or another non-dairy beverage can be used instead of coconut milk.
Shauna
For day 3 I tried the strawberry watermelon smoothie. Definitely not a favorite flavor (maybe I need sweeter fruit) and yet the ginger flavor was oddly addicting. As a first time green smoothie maker I am loving these recipes!
Jemia
Creamy Blackberry Smoothie…
I made this smoothie into a meal replacement by adding oats and gave it a “super” boost with some ground flax seed. I think I may it like more with blueberries! It satisfied me like a meal would!!
Shauna Meek
As a first timer adding spinach or kale to my smoothie I was quite skeptical. Day 1 I started off with the Creamy Blackberry smoothie. To my surprise you don't taste the spinach at all. This may not be my favorite smoothie as there are LOTS of seeds. I added a little agave syrup for a bit of sweetness. Can't wait to try this with blueberries instead of blackberries!
Jemia
Strawberry Watermelon Blend…
Strawberries and Watermelons are both on my list of favorite fruits! This was my first time making a smoothie with watermelons and it was refreshing! The fresh ginger was a nice addition too!
Jemia
My Citrus Vegan smoothie was easy to make and good to drink! The combination of oranges, pineapples, bananas, and mangoes wasn’t too sweet at all.
Kathleen
Strawberry Watermelon:
It has a nice flavor. I didn't have fresh ginger, but the powder worked. Since I used it as a meal replacement, I would have liked it thicker.
Lois
This was good. I left the cacao powder out.
Diannie
This recipe has too many calories for me.. What can I change to lighten to caloric load?
Simple Green Smoothies
The easiest way to reduce the calories in this yummy smoothie bowl is to swap out the full fat coconut milk for a different plant based milk instead. We'd recommend unsweetened almond milk, as it's the lowest calorie.
Ashley Corbin
I wasn't sure what to expect but it's super tasty! I think my banana needed to be a little more ripe and possibly frozen to help keep it cool longer. I would definitely make this again!
Jenni
If you like this flavor combination you will like this smoothie. Not my favorite, but i don’t like the chocolate and peanut/almond butter combination in a smoothie. My husband does like it though.
j
Not a big fan of the coconut milk, but other than that, it was filling and had a nice flavor. Texture is important, so liked that too.j
Deborah
Absolutely delicious! It was like an almond joy in a bowl. I topped it with coconut flakes, vegan chocolate chips, more almonds and more syrup. I will definitely consume this again.
Simple Green Smoothies
Love those adds Deborah. Sounds like such a treat!
Yasmin Medrano
Can we save some for later on the freezer?
Gigi
Hi. Can the spinach be frozen? Thanks!
Simple Green Smoothies
You can get fresh spinach and freeze it ahead of time but we don't recommend using store-bought frozen spinach. It often contains added salt and other unwanted ingredients. It can also give the smoothies a little bit of a weird taste.
Deborah Kelley
Hi,
Do you have any smoothies that are carb friendly?
Simple Green Smoothies
Hey Deborah, check out our post on low-glycemic fruits for smoothies: https://simplegreensmoothies.com/low-sugar-fruits-smoothies
Vanessa
Everything about this looks delicious...it looks creamy and healthy with the appropriate touch of sweetness !! <3
Simple Green Smoothies
We are so glad that you think so!!! Let us know what you think when you give it a try!!
SHEILA BETH LANGLAIS
This was so good. I highly recommend everyone making this smoothie bowl.
Simple Green Smoothies
Thanks for that awesome feedback Sheila!!!
Karen
After reading this recipe I know what I'm making tonight!! That's what I love about these daily blogs -- I get a new fresh idea of how to use the ingredients I probably have in my frig!
Simple Green Smoothies
Hey Karen,
Let us know what you think!!
Efya
This recipe is si filling and i love the coconut crunch feeling i got cause i used it as a topping. This will be my once in a week fill me up this month
Simple Green Smoothies
Love that! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Chloe
Our whole family has eaten this smoothie bowl 4 times since we saw this recipe! This is soooo delicious and I will 100% eat (slurp?!) this many more times in the foreseeable future.
Simple Green Smoothies
Yay!!! Love hearing that, Chloe!
There is nothing better than the whole family enjoying a healthy recipe 🙂
Kelli Racca
I love how easy your recipes are to make, my boys love them too!
Simple Green Smoothies
Love that your family is joining in on our recipes too!!! 🙂
sue
Sounds lovely - can't wait to make it (I need to purchase a few ingredients for this)!
Simple Green Smoothies
Hey Sue!
We hope you give this a try. Let us know what you think when you do!
Valerie Rodriguez
Since Almond Joy is my favorite candy, this is exactly what I need to satisfy that craving without all the sugar and other undesirable I ingredients! Once again, Rawkstar team, you have made me very happy!
Rawk On!
Valerie Rodriguez
Simple Green Smoothies
Thank you for your comment, Valerie!
Lacey
I am excited to try this recipe, especially as an alternative to ice cream.
Simple Green Smoothies
Hey Lacey,
I have a feeling you are going to love this recipe! 🙂
Julie S.
I don't do bowls, but may try this.
Simple Green Smoothies
Hey Julie,
If you give this a try please let us know what you think!
Belinda barnes
I can’t wait to make this!!
Melinda
This is amazing! I cannot wait to try this out.
Simple Green Smoothies
Hey Melinda,
I have a feeling you are going to love this!!
Melanie
This looks amazing! I will be making this as a back to school treat!
Simple Green Smoothies
Yay!! This will be the perfect back to school treat 🙂
Hayley Turner
Delicious! ❤️
Simple Green Smoothies
Thanks Hayley!!
Rebekah
This little looks delicious! I’m going to have to try it!
Simple Green Smoothies
Let us know how you like it!!!
Dani Mitchell
Dang— this looks really good and filling! I could totally see having it for a hearty breakfast, which is why I love smoothie bowls (they actually fill you up!). Thanks for the new recipe to add to my arsenal for breakfast OR even for dessert.
Simple Green Smoothies
Isn't it amazing?!?! So glad that you love this smoothie bowl as much as we do!!
Donna
This looks delish! Can't wait to try it!
Tess
My kids LOVE green smoothie bowls. I haven’t tried it with coconut milk yet though! Trying this for dinner! Whoo hoo!
Simple Green Smoothies
I love it with the coconut milk. It adds so much delicious creaminess to it 🙂
Dawn Walker
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Olivia
Maybe I'll try this instead of a bowl of ice cream tonight?!
Simple Green Smoothies
Yay!! I have a feeling you will love it 🙂