Watermelon Smoothie Bowl (Super Thick!)
This easy watermelon smoothie bowl is amazingly thick and so full of refreshing flavors. Also packed with nutrients and makes for a tasty way to stay hydrated, especially on a hot summer day! Enjoy for breakfast, snack or even dessert, it is that good!
Servings: 1 bowl
Calories: 315kcal
Equipment
- High-speed blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen watermelon
- 1 cup frozen bananas
- 3.5 oz frozen coconut smoothie pack (or frozen coconut milk) optional, see notes
Instructions
- In a blender, add the bananas, watermelon and coconut. You can let them thaw in the blender first for 5-7 minutes to ease the blending.
- Then, blend on high until smooth. This process will take a few minutes: if you have a Vitamix blender, then use your tamper to keep the ingredients at the bottom and also, stop the blender once in a while to scrape the walls. Keep going until the mixture is smooth and try to avoid adding too much extra liquid so you are not watering down the consistency (you can add up to ¼ cup of plant milk to help it blend).
- Pour/scoop the smoothie mixture into your serving bowl and garnish with granola, chopped fresh fruits, chia seeds, cacao nibs, shredded coconut, nuts or seeds, drizzle of nut or seed butter, etc. Enjoy right away!
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Notes
- I find frozen coconut meat at Whole Food Markets. If you cannot find it in your grocery store, then here what you can use instead: 1- You can also freeze a can of coconut milk (mix the can well first) OR plant-based plain yogurt in an ice cube tray and use about 4-5 cubes. 2- use an extra cup of frozen bananas.
- You will get better result (and quicker too) if using a high-speed blender, such as the ones from the brands Vitamix or Blentec. If you don't have one of these, then you can make it using a regular blender, although it will take more time and you might need to add a little bit of liquid, about ¼ cup. You can also make it using a good quality food processor!
- Feel free to include other frozen fruits, such as mangoes, strawberries or pineapple.
- Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 877mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 1826IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg