Vegan Recipes
Mango Smoothie Bowl
Vegan Mango Smoothie Bowl is a high-protein delicious breakfast or snack option. This refreshing and tasty bowl is made with frozen fruits, flax seeds, rolled oatmeal, and plant-based milk. The mixture of flax seeds, non-dairy milk, and frozen mangoes provides a boost of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. These nutrients improve the digestion process. The Vegan Mango Smoothie Bowl is also a great option for those hunting for a simple and quick breakfast or snack. We will combine the items in a blender, transfer them to a bowl, and garnish them with colorful toppings.
STATS
- Course: Breakfast, Snack
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-free
- Total Time: Five minutes
- Preparation Time: Five minutes
- Cook Time: Zero minutes
EQUIPMENT
- Food blender
- One serving bowl
INGREDIENTS
- Frozen mango 1 cup
- 1 frozen banana
- Chia seeds 1 tbsp
- Ground flax seed 1 tbsp
- Rolled oatmeal 1/4 cup
- Half a cup of raw cashews
- One cup of dairy-free milk
Optional toppings
- Fresh banana
- Crushed cinnamon
- Chia seeds
- Pepita seeds
- Chopped walnuts
INGREDIENT NOTES
Mangoes:
- We used frozen mangoes to get a creamy and thick smoothie.
Oats and seeds:
- I used different kinds of seeds and oast to add a crunch texture to the smoothie bowl.
Milk:
- Plant-based milk works well with this dish.
Cashews:
- It is used to add a creamy texture to the mango smoothie.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add dairy-free milk, cashews, rolled oatmeal, ground flax seeds, banana, chia seeds, and frozen mango to a food blender.
- Next, process all items for only sixty to ninety seconds.
- You can thin out its texture by adding more milk.
- Now, add this mixture to a small bowl.
- After that, decorate it with crushed cinnamon, sliced bananas, chai seeds, or chopped walnuts.
- The tasty and healthy Vegan Mango Smoothie Bowl is ready to serve
TOPPING IDEAS
- You can decorate the smoothie bowl with different toppings such as granola, nut butter, agave drizzle, hemp seeds, vegan-friendly chocolate chips, chia seeds, or granola. All these items will enhance the beauty of the bowl.
- Other items such as dried fruit, coconut flakes, puffed grains, crushed mint leaves, or fresh fruits also pair well with this smoothie bowl.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Serve the smoothie bowl with pita chips, colorful grilled vegetable sticks, and tortilla chips.
- Enjoy the bowl with vegetable skewers made with different fresh vegetables such as mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and bell peppers.
- Pair this smoothie bowl with a side of warm and spicy chickpea curry.
- Scrambled tofu also works well with the smoothie bowl.
- You can also serve it with protein granola bars.
TIPS
- Choose frozen mangoes to prepare this smoothie bowl.
- Try this smoothie recipe with different flavors such as mango-peach or mango-pineapple.
- Different types of mangoes can be used such as Alphosono or Ataulfo.
- Add a range of colorful toppings such as sweet to crunch items.
- Choose nutrient-dense toppings such as seeds or fruits.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Fridge:
- You can preserve the mango smoothie bowl in an airtight bowl and refrigerate it for one day. But it may lose its thickness and freshness after refrigerating.
Freezer:
- Save the bowl in the freezer. But we will not freeze the entire bowl with toppings in the freezer as they may become mushy. Store all smoothie items separately in the freezer for only thirty to forty days.
FAQs
How can I thicken the texture of a smoothie bowl?
- A thick smoothie bowl is achieved by using a lot of frozen fruit and a little plant-based milk liquid. It can also be thickened by adding items such as chia seeds or oats.
Can I use frozen mangoes instead of frozen mangoes?
- Yes, you can use fresh mangoes. But this smoothie will not work properly with fresh ones. If you are using fresh mangoes, use ice cubes to prepare this smoothie bowl or freeze the fresh mangoes in advance.
How can I pick the right toppings?
- You can incorporate a range of flavors (sweet, tart), textures (crunchy, chewy), and nutrients (protein, healthy fats) into your topping.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:
Serving 1 bowl
Total Quantity 1 smoothie bowl
Total Calories 768 kcal
Carbohydrates 93 g
Dietary Fiber 17 g
Protein 22 g
Sugar 41 g
Total Fat 40 g
Sodium 341 mg
Iron 7 mg