Mango Chili Lime Smoothie Bowl (Printer-friendly)

Creamy mango and banana base brightened with lime and a touch of chili, topped with kiwi, granola, coconut and chia.

# What You'll Need:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 2 cups frozen mango chunks
02 - 1 ripe banana
03 - 1/2 cup coconut milk or almond milk
04 - Juice of 1 lime
05 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional)

→ Toppings

07 - 1/2 fresh mango, diced
08 - 1 kiwi, sliced
09 - 2 tablespoons granola (gluten-free if needed)
10 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut
11 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
12 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)
13 - Extra lime zest and chili flakes for garnish

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a blender, combine frozen mango, banana, coconut milk, lime juice, chili powder, and honey. Blend until creamy and smooth.
02 - Pour the smoothie into two bowls.
03 - Arrange toppings: diced mango, kiwi slices, granola, coconut, chia seeds, and fresh mint on top.
04 - Garnish with a sprinkle of lime zest and chili flakes if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The spicy kick from chili with sweet, creamy mango wakes up your taste buds in the happiest way.
  • You can pile on whatever fresh toppings you love and never get bored with the flavors.
02 -
  • Once I tried to use fresh (not frozen) mango for the base and the smoothie turned out way too runny—always go frozen for thickness.
  • The first time I upped the chili powder, I realized just half a teaspoon packs plenty of heat; start small and adjust as needed.
03 -
  • Let the smoothie base rest for a minute in the freezer after blending if it got a bit thin—this firms it up quickly.
  • A touch of sea salt sprinkled on top amplifies all the sweet and sour flavors for a grown-up twist.
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