"Pink + White" Strawberry Smoothie Bowl

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This "Pink + White" Strawberry Smoothie Bowl has tons of flavor from the naturally-sweet strawberries and mangoes. It all comes together in less than 5 minutes for a snack or breakfast bowl you'll crave over and over again.

A spoon sticking out of the side of a pink smoothie bowl topped with berries, granola, and coconut.

The fourth installment of my Music Smoothie Bowl Series is named after one of my favorite songs from the amazing Neo-soul artist Frank Ocean. This song was made by lots of musical powerhouses: it was produced by both Frank and Pharrell, and Beyoncé lends her voice to the background vocals. Although it was not released as a single, it charted on the Billboard Hot 100 - a testament to its reception among new and old fans alike.

This smoothie reminded me of the Frank song because of its beautiful pink hue. It's made with frozen strawberries and mangoes, for a creamy base that is naturally sweetened. Add extra berries and granola on top, plus a drizzle of honey and pinch of cinnamon.

A spoon scooping up a bite of a strawberry smoothie bowl.

The Coined Breakdown

Total Cost per serving: $2.92
Total Cost (two bowls): $5.83
Those Other Guys: $14.99 per bowl

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Ingredients
Variations and Substitutions
Recipe Pro Tips for a Creamy, Thick Strawberry-Mango Smoothie Bowl
Recipe FAQs
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Pink + White Strawberry Smoothie Bowl (Whole30!)

Ingredients

Strawberries - Grab frozen strawberries for the base of our smoothie bowl, and add a few freshly sliced berries on top for garnish.
Frozen Mango - To add extra sweetness without any added sugar.
Almond Milk - Helps to bring all of our ingredients together in the blender.
Topping Ideas - Get creative! I always add homemade granola, fresh berries, and some form of crunch like chia seeds.

Variations and Substitutions

No Added Sweeteners: To sweeten the smoothie without any additional sweeteners (and keep it Whole30), try adding frozen cherries or chopped dates to the blender. The cherries will slightly darken the color.

Other Mix-Ins: Protein powder, yogurt, or an açaí packet are great to mix into the smoothie base.

Topping Ideas: Try sliced almonds, hemp seeds, flax seeds, shredded coconut, or extra sliced fruit on top. You can also drizzle on peanut butter or almond butter.

A bowl filled with a pink smoothie with containers of the ingredients and toppings next to it.

Recipe Pro Tips for a Creamy, Thick Strawberry-Mango Smoothie Bowl

Set your frozen ingredients out for 5 minutes. This is especially important if you don't have a high-powered blender.
Use a small amount of milk. Adding a ton of milk will thin the smoothie out quickly. Trust the process, and stop blending every so often to scrape down the bowl if needed.
Keep the bowls cold. I always store the bowls in the freezer while preparing everything. This way, your smoothie bowl doesn't start melting right away!

Recipe FAQs

Does this smoothie bowl use bananas?

Nope - this is a no-banana strawberry smoothie bowl!

I'm honestly not a fan of banana flavor, and the flavor is so overpowering in smoothies. To mimic the creamy texture that banana lends, we're using frozen fruit. The strawberries and mango give our bowl that sweet taste without any added sugar.

How can I meal prep smoothie bowls?

You can pre-portion the ingredients (except the milk) in freezer-safe bags and store them in the freezer. When you're ready to eat, simply blend the contents of the bag with some milk; then serve.

What do I do with leftover smoothie?

Add any leftover smoothie base to an ice tray. Freeze until solid, then store in a freezer-safe container.

Later, you can pop those frozen cubes right back into your blender to make another smoothie or smoothie bowl!