Strawberry Coconut Protein Bowl (Printable)
Creamy coconut and strawberry blend with protein for a refreshing start to your day.
# List of ingredients:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 2 cups frozen strawberries
02 - 1 frozen banana
03 - 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
04 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
05 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
06 - 1 tablespoon shredded coconut
07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
08 - 1-2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
→ Toppings
09 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
10 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
11 - 2 tablespoons granola
12 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
13 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
14 - Fresh mint leaves
# Steps:
01 - Add frozen strawberries, banana, coconut milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder, shredded coconut, chia seeds, and honey or maple syrup to a high-speed blender. Blend until thick and smooth, adding a splash more coconut milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
02 - Pour the thick smoothie mixture evenly into two serving bowls.
03 - Arrange fresh sliced strawberries, coconut flakes, granola, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, and mint leaves on top in an attractive pattern.
04 - Enjoy the smoothie bowl right away with a spoon while it remains thick and cold.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like beach vacation in a bowl but keeps you full for hours thanks to the protein combo
- The texture is incredibly thick and creamy, almost like soft serve ice cream
02 -
- If your blender sounds like it is struggling, add coconut milk one tablespoon at a time, because once this gets too thin, you basically have a drink, not a bowl
- Frozen fruit must be truly frozen or the texture will be sad and watery instead of that gorgeous, scoopable thickness
03 -
- A quarter avocado blended in makes everything insanely creamy without tasting like avocado at all
- Let the smoothie sit for 2 minutes after blending before pouring, as it thickens up even more as the frozen fruit settles