Coconut Smoothie Bowl

A recipe for a Coconut Smoothie Bowl! This thick coconut banana smoothie is served in a halved coconut shell and topped with strawberries, chocolate, coconut flakes, and almonds for a fun and delicious breakfast.

Smoothie bowls have been a food trend for a while now. They have a thicker base compared to the traditional drinkable smoothie and are served in a bowl with a variety of often colorful and decorative toppings. Like many trends, I am jumping on the bandwagon a little late with this Coconut Smoothie Bowl.

For the coconut smoothie base, I blended together Greek yogurt, coconut milk, a frozen banana, vanilla, and ice until smooth. I topped the bowl with honey, toasted coconut flakes, almonds, strawberries, and dark chocolate. Granola or chia seeds would also be delicious.

I served the coconut smoothie bowls in halved coconuts for added presentation. In the past, I had no idea how I was supposed to open a coconut and may or may not have resorted to placing one in a tied bag before banging it against my concrete driveway.

I have since learned to look up videos and found a much more efficient, safe way to open the coconut with the added benefit of not putting on a show in front of my neighbors. All you need is a hammer or the blunt side of a knife to hit along the seam around the coconut to crack it open.

I also used a screwdriver to poke holes in the eyes of the coconut to drain out the water first. This step isn’t required, but make sure you have a large bowl under the coconut to catch the water if you skip it. Here are some step by step instructions by The Spruce Eats.

Play around with the ratios of the base ingredients to get a consistency that works for you. You want it thick enough to easily eat with a spoon. If the smoothie is too thin, blend in some more Greek yogurt. If it is too thick, add some more coconut milk. 

Have all the toppings toasted (I used a skillet- be careful, they burn quickly/oven also works), sliced, and prepped before blending together the smoothie. Chill your serving bowls ahead of time to keep the smoothie nice and frosty.

Looking for more recipes featuring coconut?

Try my

• Coconut Margarita
• Paletas de Aguacate y Coco (Mexican Avocado and Coconut Popsicles)
• Coconut Lime Baked Donuts

Coconut Smoothie Bowl Recipe

Adapted from With Salt and Wit

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Coconut Smoothie Bowl

A recipe for a Coconut Smoothie Bowl! This thick coconut banana smoothie is served in a halved coconut shell and topped with strawberries, chocolate, coconut flakes, and almonds for a fun and delicious breakfast.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine N/A

Keyword breakfast, coconut, smoothie, smoothie bowl

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes

0 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 3/4 cup coconut milk
• 1 large banana frozen, slightly overripe is best
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup ice

Optional Toppings:

• Honey or maple syrup for drizzling
• Toasted coconut flakes
• Toasted, sliced almonds
• Sliced strawberries
• Chopped dark chocolate
• Granola

Instructions

• In a large blender, combine the Greek yogurt, coconut milk, banana, vanilla extract, and ice. Blend until smooth. If too watery, add a little more Greek yogurt. If too thick, add a little more coconut milk.
• Pour into serving dishes or halved coconuts. Drizzle with desired amount of honey or maple syrup.
• Sprinkle with any of the following toppings: coconut flakes, almonds, strawberries, dark chocolate, and granola. Serve immediately.