Description
This Magic Shell Smoothie Bowl is a delightful and nutritious treat featuring a creamy frozen fruit base topped with a crunchy, chocolate coconut shell. Combining the natural sweetness of strawberries and bananas with the rich flavor of cacao and coconut oil, this recipe offers a fun and healthy dessert or breakfast option that’s quick to prepare and visually appealing.
Ingredients
Scale
Smoothie Base
- 2 cups frozen fruit (strawberries and banana)
- 1/2 cup almond or oat milk
Magic Shell Topping
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons cacao or cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons honey or agave syrup
Instructions
- Melt Coconut Oil: Melt the coconut oil in the microwave for about 30 seconds until fully liquefied. Set aside to cool slightly but keep it liquid.
- Blend Smoothie: Combine the frozen fruit and almond or oat milk in a high-speed blender. Blend for around 2 minutes or until smooth and well combined.
- Prepare Bowl: Pour and spread the blended smoothie evenly into a serving bowl to form the base layer.
- Make Magic Shell: In a small bowl, stir together the melted coconut oil, cacao powder, and honey until fully combined into a smooth mixture.
- Apply Topping: Pour the chocolate mixture over the top of the smoothie. Use a spoon to spread it out evenly across the surface.
- Harden Chocolate: Allow the chocolate topping to harden and set for 45 seconds to 1 minute, forming a crunchy shell.
- Serve and Enjoy: Use a spoon to crack and break through the hardened chocolate shell before enjoying your magic shell smoothie bowl.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas and sweet strawberries for optimal natural sweetness.
- Adjust honey or agave amount based on desired sweetness.
- For a vegan option, use agave syrup instead of honey.
- Coconut oil must be melted but not hot to avoid melting the smoothie base.
- Consume immediately to enjoy the magic shell texture before it melts.
