Vanilla Coconut Smoothie Bowl (Vegan & Gluten-Free) Recipe
A creamy and refreshing Vanilla Coconut Smoothie Bowl that’s vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack. Made with frozen bananas, rich coconut milk, and natural vanilla, this smoothie bowl delivers a smooth, ice-cream-like texture that’s both delicious and wholesome.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Frozen Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
- 1 can full fat coconut milk, frozen in ice cube tray
Liquid & Flavor
- ⅓ – ½ cup unsweetened almond milk or oat milk
- 1 vanilla bean pod or 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Freeze the bananas and coconut milk: The day before or earlier, peel and slice ripe bananas, spread them flat on a cookie sheet, and freeze for at least 1 hour. Shake the coconut milk can well, pour it into an ice cube tray, and freeze overnight or until completely solid.
- Prepare the vanilla bean: If using a vanilla bean pod, place it on a cutting board, flatten it with your finger, and make a lengthwise slit carefully without cutting all the way through. Open the pod and scrape out the vanilla beans using the back of a knife.
- Blend the smoothie: Pour ⅓ cup of almond or oat milk into a high-speed blender. Add the frozen bananas first, then the frozen coconut milk cubes, and the scraped vanilla beans (or vanilla paste/extract).
- Blend to desired consistency: Blend using the tamper to help move the solids. Turn the blender off, stir if necessary, and continue blending until smooth with an ice-cream-like texture. Add more plant milk gradually if needed to achieve the right consistency.
- Serve: Serve the smoothie bowl immediately on its own or topped with toasted coconut flakes and mini chocolate chips if desired.
Notes
- Freezing bananas and coconut milk beforehand is essential to achieve the thick, creamy texture of a smoothie bowl.
- You can substitute almond milk with oat milk for a different flavor or to make it nut-free.
- Using vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract is an easy alternative if you don’t have a vanilla pod.
- For toppings, consider toasted coconut, mini chocolate chips, fresh fruit, or nuts for added texture and flavor.
- This smoothie bowl is best enjoyed immediately after blending for the perfect icy, creamy texture.
Keywords: Vanilla Coconut Smoothie Bowl, Vegan Smoothie Bowl, Gluten Free Breakfast, Frozen Banana Smoothie, Coconut Milk Smoothie, Healthy Smoothie Bowl
