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Blue Sky Rainbowl
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Author:
The Spice & Tea Exchange
Servings
1 bowl
Prep Time
5 minutes
Smoothie bowls are the ultimate upgrade to a traditional smoothie. Thick, creamy, and eaten with a spoon, they are both indulgent and refreshing. The key to the ideal consistency is using fewer liquids and more frozen ingredients - and a high-power blender doesn't hurt either. Aurora Blue herbal tea lends a faint sky-blue hue that serves as a perfect backdrop to a rainbow of fruits. Enjoy for breakfast or dessert! Vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.
Ingredients
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2 Tbsp Aurora Blue herbal tea
- ½ cup water at 200°F (4 oz)
- 1 each large banana
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1 cup canned unsweetened coconut cream (8 oz)*
*stir before portioning -
½ cup frozen or fresh coconut chunks**
**available at most Trader Joe's and Whole Foods -
1 to 2 Tbsp Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener
Directions
- Make Ahead. Prepare Aurora Blue ice cubes. Combine herbal tea and hot water; steep for 15 minutes to make a concentrate. Strain fully. Transfer brewed tea to an ice cube tray; fill each mold about halfway. Freeze solid.
- Peel and cut banana into ½-inch slices. Arrange in a single layer on a plate or in a zip-top bag. Freeze until firm.
- Slice and prepare fruit toppings just before blending.
- Make Smoothie. To a blender, add coconut chunks and frozen banana slices; blend on low until small bits remain. Scrape down sides as needed with a rubber spatula. Add coconut cream and 1 tablespoon of sweetener; blend on medium-high speed until almost smooth. Scrape down sides. Taste and adjust sweetness as desired. Add Aurora Blue ice cubes; blend on high speed until very smooth.
- Pour or scoop into a serving bowl; layer fruit in rainbow order. Serve immediately.
Recipe Note
Fruit Topping (as pictured – but the sky’s the limit!)
kiwi, pineapple, mango (peeled and sliced)
mandarin orange (drained)
strawberry (stemmed and sliced)
cherry (stemmed, pitted, and halved)
raspberry, blackberry, blueberry*
*to achieve a “frosted” look, arrange berries in a single layer on a plate and freeze before serving.