Mango Banana Coconut Bowl

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Makes 2/3 servings

 Kids love smoothie bowls just as much as adults and they make a favorite breakfast, snack or lunch especially when the base is thick, creamy and packed with antioxidants to keep us healthy! There are so many reasons to eat mango – the fibers are good for the gut and keep you regular and full.  Mango is sweet but doesn’t elevate blood sugar significantly due to its fiber content.  Mangoes are rich in vitamins A, C and E which strengthen the immune system, help with kidney function, cleanse the body and the beta carotene is good for eye health!

 Ingredients:

 SMOOTHIE:

4 cups frozen mango (slightly defrosted)

1 can whole coconut milk

½ tsp. vanilla

1 banana

 

TOPPINGS:

Sliced strawberries

Toasted coconut chips (I used Dang)

1 tbs. chia seeds

1 fig sliced

Grated lemon rind

 

 

Preparation:

 

-       Add all smoothie ingredients to high-powered blender and blend until creamy and smooth. 

-       Pour half of your smoothie into a bowl and top with slices strawberries, coconut chips (I love the wonderful crunch against the smooth base), chia, fig and grated lemon rind.

-       You can freeze any remainder and the next morning just re-blend the frozen smoothie, pour into smoothie bowl and add your favorite toppings!