I’ve got a delicious smoothie bowl for you today! It’s like dessert that’s healthy enough for breakfast! I know, right? It’s simple to make too, high protein, low sugar and filled with good fats from coconut. I even ate it with a spoon!

Ice-cream for breakfast? Um, yes, please! This smoothie bowl truly is like ice-cream in every way. It’s thick, it’s creamy and it’s flavorful. Made with frozen bananas, it is naturally sweetened. Its exquisite creaminess comes from full fat coconut milk that’s frozen in the form of ice-cubes. I recently learned this wonderful smoothie bowl hack and it’s a true game changer!

You keep some coconut cream or milk frozen in cubes in your freezer so you can pull out one or two when you make a smoothie at any time. It adds more thickness and creaminess to any protein shake or smoothie bowl.

This smoothie bowl is BURSTING with coconut flavor, the perfect balance between soft and dense and so incredible when chilled (think: ice cream bon bons, but minus the ice cream… okay, forget I said that!! Hehe).

This recipe is the perfect treat if you love coconut like I do.  I’m obsessed with coconuts, they are my favorite ingredient in desserts and healthy snacks. The world is going coconuts. Following the popularity of coconut water, a broad spectrum of foods derived from the humble coconut is available. It now comes in a variety of forms from water to milk, cream, butter, oil, flour and shredded allowing for a variety of creative ways to add coconut to a healthy diet.

Coconut contains a unique type of medium chain saturated fat called lauric acid that research shows raises HDL or “good” cholesterol levels, which lowers overall heart disease risk. As a plant food, coconuts also contain disease-fighting phytochemicals or antioxidants. Research suggests that coconut products helps boost metabolism which is helpful if excess body fat needs to be lost.

Just one scoop of coconut oil or butter delivers a wide-range of healing properties. Produced in its most natural state, coconut oil will benefit you, your children and your pets. I put some into my dogs dinner regularly.

Whether you have chronic fatigue, weight problems, digestive or skin issues, or just want to give your body a good cleanse and boost your energy, coconut in any of its forms is so good for you.

People trying to reduce their sugar intake often complain about the lack of sweets in their quest to get healthier. That’s because a low-carb way of eating is very focused on eliminating harmful sugar from your diet. But there are options for that lingering sweet tooth in your life. Hence healthy no bake coconut snacks and treats are both low-carb and packed with healthy fats and antioxidants. Eating more healthy fats is a great way to help satisfying your sweet cravings without the sugar.

Not only is this coconut smoothie bowl insanely delicious and easy to prepare, it  also comes with some surprising health benefits. From vitamins and minerals to plenty of healthy fats that support hormone health and neurotransmitter production, this gorgeous smoothie bowl is the perfect addition to any healthy eating plan.

Regardless of how you make this recipe your own, its a simple and delicious way to incorporate the amazing health benefits of coconut into your lifestyle, as its bursting with nutrition and good stuff.

Coconut Cream Protein Smoothie Bowl

This Coconut Smoothie Bowl is like decadent, creamy vanilla ice-cream that’s entirely plant-based and only takes 6 simple ingredients to make. Its thick, luscious and has wonderful flavor along with great visual effect. Try it as dessert, snack or even breakfast.

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword clean eating breakfast, clean eating dessert or snack, clean eating lunch, coconut cream protein smoothie bowl, coconut smoothie bowl for one, healthy coconut protein smoothie bowl, single serve coconut smoothie bowl, vanilla coconut smoothie bowl

Servings 1

Ingredients

• 1 banana, sliced, frozen
• 3/4 cup full fat coconut milk, frozen in an ice cube tray
• 1 scoop protein or collagen peptides powder, plain or vanilla
• 2 tablespoons desiccated coconut
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Toppings Optional

• 2 tablespoons desiccated coconut
• 2 tablespoons whipped coconut cream –recipe below in notes

Instructions

• Place banana, frozen coconut milk cubes, protein powder, coconut oil, coconut flakes into a high powered blender and blend until creamy.

  Top with whipped coconut cream (recipe below in notes) and sprinkle more coconut flakes on top.

Notes

Homemade Whipped Coconut Cream

Add even more nutrition and healthy qualities to many other dishes with nutrient-dense fluffy, whipped coconut cream.

It’s a dairy-free dessert topping that is not overly sweet and made with simple ingredients. This whipped coconut cream is just as thick, luscious, and creamy as dairy-full whipped cream and ideal for topping cakes, tarts, puddings, hot cocoa, and more.

Made with just 3 ingredients in 5 minutes of active time. Be sure to chill the canned coconut cream or milk the day before you need it.

Packed with healthy fats, tons of other good stuff and amazing flavour to help support a healthy, fit body.

Go here for the simple recipe:  Whipped Coconut Cream

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