Super-simple ‘throw it in the blender’ Mango Raspberry Smoothie with Coconut… Thick and tropical, it makes a healthy dessert or smoothie breakfast bowl. Gluten and dairy free. Optional Vegan.
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Mango Raspberry Smoothie Bowl with Coconut as a dessert!
I’d never considered making a smoothie as a dessert before… until making this Mango Raspberry Smoothie ‘Pudding’. But you know what? It works! It’s delicious, thick and lusciously fruity… and really good for you too! Who needs chocolate? Okay… maybe that’s going a bit far, but there are always days when we crave a bit of fruit and healthiness, so why not?!
And to be honest, this recipe is definitely more dessert than smoothie in thickness… Creamy with the added coconut milk and banana… All pimped with a sprinkle of desiccated coconut and some dark chocolate or carob chips. Just pass me the spoon!
Mango Smoothie… Tropical flavours in a bowl
I love that smoothies are so versatile. They can be made with pretty much any fruit and veg that doesn’t require cooking. And this one’s full of tropical goodness… The flavours of sunshine and warmth soaking the palate with summer. Apart from the raspberries (which I love for the colour they add), Mango Raspberry Smoothie is made with ingredients usually grown in sunnier climes… Perfectly ripe mango, banana, coconut milk and a little baobab powder. It’s a tropical beach in a bowl.
Adding Coconut Milk to Mango Raspberry Smoothie….
The main liquid base to this smoothie bowl is coconut milk. But not all coconut milk is created equal… It is worth using a good brand with a minimum 70% and preferably higher coconut extract. It just makes the smoothie dessert that much richer, thicker and more delicious. I usually buy mine from Sainsbury… Their own brand coconut milk is amongst the best I have found. At 75% coconut extract, it makes fabulous Vegan No Churn Ice Cream, tropical no-mayo Pineapple Coleslaw, and Whipped Coconut Cream.
Is this Mango Raspberry Smoothie Vegan?
All ingredients in my Mango Raspberry Smoothie Bowl are completely natural. It is gluten free and dairy free apart from the honey. No problem! If you are Vegan for ethical reasons, simply sub the honey for a tot of Maple Syrup. Or leave it out altogether.
When to eat Mango Raspberry Smoothie
Because this smoothie is really thick, it is not really a ‘drink’ as such… It makes a great, very easy dessert. Top it with dark chocolate (or carob) chips, coconut shavings, or a sprinkle of nuts, to make it more of a ‘pudding’.
Alternatively, make it into a smoothie breakfast bowl and top with fresh fruit, dried fruit, nuts, cacao nibs and even gluten free oats or buckwheat flakes for a nutritious start to the day.
However… There is a third way to eat Mango Raspberry Smoothie with Coconut. It’s absolutely incredible frozen as well. Simply pop it into lolly moulds and put them in the freezer for a few hours… Tropical refreshment ready and waiting… Sun or no sun!
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Mango Raspberry Smoothie Bowl with Coconut
Key equipment
- sharp vegetable knife
- can opener
- blender
- serving dishes
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe mango peeled and de-stoned
- 100 g fresh raspberries
- 1 medium banana peeled
- 1 tbsp Baobab powder optional
- 1½ tbsp honey or to taste
- 300 ml coconut milk preferably 70% min coconut extract
Optional add-ins
- desiccated coconut; dark chocolate or carob chips; nuts; oats or buckwheat flakes, etc or any other topping you choose
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour or spoon into serving glasses and sprinkle with any extras you choose.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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Mango Raspberry Smoothie Dessert Bowl shared with
- Fiesta Friday #395 with Angie and Of Goats and Greens
- Full Plate Thursday #551 with Miz Helen’s Country Cottage
- What’s For Dinner #329 with The Lazy Gastronome
Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party – enjoy your weekend.
Thanks Helen. You too! xx
Smoothie sounds fabulous – love the fresh mango-raspberry combo!
Thank you Carol… Way healthier than a lot of puds too! x
Sounds like a fantastic event, and such a gorgeous recipe too! Thank you for sharing with the #ShopLocalChallenge!
Thanks Elizabeth. You're welcome. The show is one of the highlights of my gluten free year!
Sounds like you had a very busy time of it at the show. Funny you should meet up with Vicki, who I've not met, but is only one of a handful of food bloggers here in Cornwall and Devon.
Your pudding smoothie sounds delicious. I bought some mangos the other day on purpose for a smoothie, but I suspect I won't get better than this one.
Thanks Choclette. It was a fab show….. huge!!! And it was really good to meet Vicki. I don't know of any other bloggers near me!
Mangos in smoothie are yum….they really thicken it up!
Yummm these look delicious! I love smoothies so much, and this combination sounds wonderfully summery!
Thank you Christina. Me too!
Oh my goodness this looks and sounds truly amazing and awesome that its free from too. What a creative and great combination too. Love the photos too 🙂 popping over from #recipeoftheweek
Thank you Jenny & thanks for popping over! The flavours were pretty awesome together…. very tropical!
This sounds so good! I think my 11-month old daughter would love it too. Thinking of freezing it for her in her ice lolly moulds! #recipeoftheweek
Thank you Habiba. Yes definitely….. This is perfect for little ones….. Just leave off the chocolate chunks! Lollies would be ideal with all the hot weather!
This looks delicious and love the combination of fruits. I think I'll have it try it for J and me. I'm glad you had a great time at the allergy show. I loved it last year but decided it was too much for 39 weeks pregnant this time round! Thanks for linking with #freefromfridays
Thank you Emma. Let me know what you think!
I think you were very wise avoiding the allergy show with a big bump! Good luck with the little one…. VERY exciting!!!!
It seems like you had a lovely time in London. It is always inspiring meeting other bloggers and.. we almost met each other too last week! Surely there will be another opportunity in the nearest future.
I love your smoothie, the perfect time of the year for it. I have never had coconut milk before and I will soon buying and try this one.
Ciao!
Thanks Alida. You really must try coconut milk. I love it. Get to try coconut cream too (the cream in small tins, not the creamed coconut in the carton)….. whip it up with a whisk and it is divine!
London was really good fun…… I'm really sad that we missed each other, but hopefully there will be other opportunities x
It was so fantastic to finally meet you! I really hope we can meet up again soon…perhaps with the kids. This smoothie looks and sounds fabulous. One for my list once the diet gets less restrictive!!!
You too Vicki! It would be fab to get the kids together one day. I don't think they are that far off in age!
I really enjoyed the smoothie…. The fact that it was extra thick just made it even better!
Sounds like you had an amazing time! I'd love to gulp down gluten-fee goodies for a day. :9
Mango is actually my favorite fruit, so I have to try this smoothie out! I'll write down the ingredients for my next market trip. Thank you for sharing!<33
Vegetarian Courtesy
Thanks Adi. When you have to be careful about what you are eating, the opportunity to eat almost anything in the room is very exciting. If you do get to make the smoothie, let me know what you think!