Ocean Blue Smoothie Bowl
This Ocean Blue Smoothie Bowl brings tropical beach vibes right to your kitchen. It’s cool, creamy, and refreshingly sweet with no added sugars or artificial ingredients. Blue spirulina gives it that vibrant ocean color while also providing immune-boosting benefits. It’s packed with frozen fruit, a splash of almond milk, and tons of texture from the optional toppings. Whether you’re serving it in a bowl or layering it in a glass, this smoothie tastes like sunshine in every spoonful.
Before you get started
Make sure all your fruit is frozen. That’s the secret to that luscious, spoonable consistency. You’ll also want to have your garnishes prepped ahead if you plan to decorate- coconut, flax, chocolate seashells, or yogurt dollops all work great here.
What You Need To Make Ocean Blue Smoothie Bowl
You’ll find the exact measurements and full list of ingredients in the recipe card below. You’ll need a ripe frozen banana, a few frozen tropical fruits like mango, pineapple, and avocado chunks, unsweetened plant-based milk, and a bit of blue spirulina for that striking color. Garnishes like shredded coconut, flaxseed, yogurt, or themed chocolate add that extra fun factor.
How To Make Ocean Blue Smoothie Bowl
Add all the ingredients to a high-powered blender. Pulse a few times to break up the fruit, then blend on high for about one minute until it’s smooth and thick.
Scoop the mixture into a bowl and use the back of a spoon to swirl and create wave-like patterns. Add garnishes to finish your bowl. If you’re making a cup version, layer it with blended berries or yogurt for a dreamy beachy effect.
Commonly Asked Questions
FAQs
What does spirulina taste like?
Spirulina has a mild earthy flavor, but it’s barely noticeable in this recipe thanks to the sweet fruit.
Can I skip the spirulina?
Yes, you can leave it out if preferred. The smoothie will be a pale yellow-green but still delicious.
Can I use different fruit?
Definitely. Try subbing in frozen blueberries, kiwi, or even peaches. Just keep the ratios about the same for the best texture.
Is this kid-friendly?
Yes, just be cautious with spirulina in young children or skip it altogether.
Can I make this ahead?
It’s best fresh, but you can prep the frozen fruit portions in bags ahead of time and blend when ready.
Ocean Blue Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe frozen banana
- 1 cup frozen mango
- ½ cup frozen avocado chunks
- ½ cup frozen pineapple chunks
- ¾ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or plant milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon blue spirulina
Optional Garnish
- Shredded coconut
- Dairy-free yogurt alternative
- Milled flax seeds
- White chocolate seashells or mermaid tails
Disclaimer:
Nutritional Information is provided as a courtesy only and should be viewed as an estimate. Ingredients can vary with brands and size and Inspiration Apron makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
Instructions
- Add frozen banana, mango, avocado, pineapple, almond milk, and spirulina to a blender.
- Pulse a few times to break up the fruit.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
- Pour into a bowl.
- Use the back of a spoon to create a wave effect on one side of the bowl.
- Garnish with shredded coconut, flax seeds, yogurt, or decorative chocolate if using.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.