

Raspberry Coconut Smoothie Bowl
So letโs break down the anatomy of a smoothie bowl. You basically have two parts- the base and the toppings. The first couple of times I tried to make a smoothie bowl, I had a hard time getting the consistency right. I stuck with my usual base of pureed fruit and Greek yogurt that I use for my smoothies but I found it to be too thin. When I put my toppings on, they immediately started sinking to the bottom. With a smoothie bowl, the texture of the base has to be thick enough so that the toppings rest on top and you can eat the whole thing with a spoon. So I experimented a little in the kitchen and realized that I needed to add something to the base to make it thicker. Some things that can be used as a thickener are protein powder, chia seeds (which have a gelling action), nut butters or frozen fruit. Frozen bananas in particular help thicken smoothies and smoothie bowls really well so I always keep them on hand in my freezer. One tip- peel the bananas first before freezing them otherwise it will be almost impossible to get the peel off!
Raspberry Nutrition
Donโt you just love it when the foods you love also happen to be really good for you too? Hare are a few stats about raspberries. A cup of raspberries has only 80 calories but boasts 9 grams of fiber- thatโs more fiber than any other berry and is โ of the USDA daily recommended value! Raspberries are also an excellent source of Vitamin C and manganese and a good source of vitamin K. They also contain important health-promoting phytochemicals and are one of the lowest in natural sugar content compared to other berries.

How to Make Raspberry Coconut Smoothie Bowl
For my Raspberry Coconut Smoothie Bowl, I blend frozen raspberries with a frozen banana, coconut milk, and chia seeds. The result is a beautiful puree with a bright magenta color and thick, creamy consistency. The raspberries and banana have just the right amount of sweetness so you don't have to add any additional sweetener. Just a warning- you will need to push the ingredients down in the blender to get it started because it will be very thick. I have a Vitamix blender that comes with a tamper- a tool to help push the ingredients down without coming into contact with the blades. Add a little more coconut milk as needed to get the blender going.
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Recipe
Raspberry Coconut Smoothie Bowl
Lovely to look at and fun to eat, this smoothie bowl is packed with flavor and nutrition.
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Servings: 2
Calories: 199kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen raspberries
- 1 large frozen banana
- โ cup light coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- Optional garnishes: shredded coconut, shaved dark chocolate, hazelnuts, chia seeds, edible flowers
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Instructions
- Puree the raspberries, banana, coconut milk and chia seeds in a blender until smooth. The mixture will be very thick and you will need to push the ingredients down to get the blender going. If needed, add a little more coconut milk to get the blender going. Garnish with shredded coconut, shaved dark chocolate, hazelnuts, chia seeds, and edible flowers.
Nutrition
Serving: 0g | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 33.5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6.7g | Saturated Fat: 4.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 11.7g | Sugar: 13.8g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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liz says
I love your recipes and this one is no exception! Thank you for sharing your creativity and medical knowledge!
Dr. Sonali Ruder says
Thanks so much, Liz! I'm so happy you enjoyed the recipe. I appreciate your support! ๐
Chloe says
Honestly the best smoothie bowl recipe I have tried. I love raspberries so this was perfect!
Dr. Sonali Ruder says
Thanks so much, Chloe! So happy you enjoyed the dish!
Anna says
WOW! it's the Raspberry all over the bowl. Very Impressive! using light coconut milk...great combination. I love this delish dish.
Ashley says
Prettiest smoothie bowl ever! Love this recipe. โค๏ธ
Sheila says
I am so in love with this smoothie bowl. It is one of the best I have ever tried. It's pretty and delicious. I can simply imagine endless possibilities with the recipe. Thank you for sharing this.
Helena says
This smoothie i s absolutely mouth-watering! Raspberries look so good and fresh! Thank you, Sonali!