Toasted Coconut Smoothie Bowls (Protein & Dessert Versions)
Nourish your beach-craving soul with all the rich, nutty, and decadent flavors of toasted coconut. It’s super simple, takes just a few minutes, and is wonderfully delicious.
We use frozen bananas and ice for the cold, sweet, and creamy base. Dates give the whole thing a rich and toasted flavor. Throw in a little coconut cream for extra flavor and thickness (and a good dose of healthier fats). And top with coconut flakes and chocolate sauce for the ultimate treat.
Leave it just like that and pile on the toppings to get dessert-y with it, or make it a protein smoothie bowl and eat it for lunch. Either way–this is going to be delicious. For reference, in the pictures, I used the real coconut shell for the “dessert” smoothie and the brown coconut bowl for the protein version.
A Couple Tips for These Coconut Smoothie Bowls
- Make sure everything is frozen: bananas, cauliflower, and ice. The only semi liquid is the coconut cream to provide the maximum thickness.
- Freeze the smoothies for 2-3 hours before serving. When I have a little extra time, I like to let it sit in the blender for an hour or two then scoop it with a cookie dough scooper. Don’t let them freeze indefinitely though, or they can get a little too frozen.
- Choose a good protein powder. The flavor always shows through, and a bad protein powder can ruin a smoothie. My usual go-to protein is Garden of Life Organic Vanilla. For this smoothie though, my favorite protein is Vega’s Vanilla Protein Made Simple. This line of Vega Protein contains coconut cream, and contributes a little extra coconut flavor to this toasted coconut smoothie.
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Toasted Coconut Smoothie Bowl
First make the warm chocolate sauce. Melt the chocolate in 2-3 20 second increments in the microwave. Stir in between. When it's almost fully melted, add the peanut butter. Microwave again for another 30 seconds. Set aside.
Add all ingredients to the blender in the order listed. Then blend and mash until the smoothie becomes creamy. Top with chocolate sauce and shaved (and toasted, if you like) coconut flakes. Other good toppings are: berries, chocolate granola, macadamia nuts, gogi berries, and coconut whip.
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Serving Size 1 dessert smoothie with chocolate sauce
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 379
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Saturated Fat 9g45%
- Potassium 422mg13%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Dietary Fiber 7g29%
- Sugars 32g
- Protein 7g15%
- Vitamin A 4%
- Vitamin C 10%
- Calcium 7%
- Iron 3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
Directions
First make the warm chocolate sauce. Melt the chocolate in 2-3 20 second increments in the microwave. Stir in between. When it's almost fully melted, add the peanut butter. Microwave again for another 30 seconds. Set aside.
Add all ingredients to the blender in the order listed. Then blend and mash until the smoothie becomes creamy. Top with chocolate sauce and shaved (and toasted, if you like) coconut flakes. Other good toppings are: berries, chocolate granola, macadamia nuts, gogi berries, and coconut whip.
