Mango Papaya Smoothie Bowl is flavorful and filling! This bowl combines two juicy tropical fruits, is plant-based, gluten-free, soy-free, and oil free.

If you’re on Pinterest or Instagram, by now you have seen those beautiful smoothie bowls! Some are filled to the brim with colorful fruit, others have intricate designs, while others are simple but drool-worthy. Thanks to the new cookbook, Bold Flavored Vegan Cooking, I finally gave them a shot.
Packed full of plant-based goodness, this smoothie bowl contains two fruits I’m not as familiar with–mango and papaya. After this bowl, I’m ready to experiment with these fruits and others! The toppings are where you can really let your creative juices flow! Chia seeds, unsweetened coconut flakes, hemp seeds, granola, cacao nibs… The options are endless!

Bold Flavored Vegan Cooking provides plenty of plant-based recipes with a kick. Each recipe states if it’s quick, gluten free, soy free, etc. This cookbook also includes homemade recipes within recipes, which is something I am new to! I typically don’t prepare multiple spice mixes or sauces, but if you do–then you’ll appreciate this cookbook even more.
This smoothie bowl recipe states that you can replace the coconut milk with any unsweetened plain vegan yogurt if you’d like, but I loved the addition of coconut milk! If you find the results are too thick for your liking, thin it out with an unsweetened plain plant-based milk. If you’re wanting a thicker consistency, which I do, use frozen mango and papaya! I would recommend doing this, as the canned coconut milk gives you a super light and airy texture once blended with the fruit.

If you’re interested in other recipes from Bold Flavored Vegan Cooking, check out these bloggers:
- Balsamic Berry Panna Cotta by Go Dairy Free
- Quick and Easy Pad Thai by Sunnyside Hanne
- Crunchy Corn Waffles by Veggie Inspired
I love how unique the recipes in the cookbook are and how they include ingredients that I may have been hesitant to test out before. The recipes are definitely full of flavor and of course, vegan!

Mango Papaya Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
For the syrup
- 1/4 cup agave nectar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
For the bowls
- 6 ounces mango flesh, chopped
- 6 ounces papaya flesh, chopped
- 1 frozen peeled medium banana
- 1/2 cup unsweetened canned coconut milk or coconut cream
- Juice from 1 lime
Toppings
- Super seed and sprouted grain blend, chia seeds, hemp seeds, granola, fresh fruit, toasted unsweetened coconut flakes, cacao nibs
Instructions
- To make the syrup, stir together the agave, lemon juice, ginger, and turmeric in a small mason jar. Cover and let stand while preparing the rest. The syrup can be stored in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Stir again before use.
- To make the bowls, place mango, papaya, banana, coconut milk, and lime juice in a blender. Blend until perfectly smooth and combined. Transfer to two bowls. Drizzle with syrup to taste, and cover with toppings of choice. Serve immediately.
celeste
Mango is my favorite fruit! And I love how simple and nutritious this is. It will be a great addition to my breakfast!
Jenna | The Urben Life
I always forget how much I enjoy it until I try it again haha
Leslie
This is the perfect tropical smoothie bow. Mango and papaya are so full of so many nutrients. This will be breakfast tomorrow!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yes!! It’ll totally transport you somewhere tropical 🙂
posh&spicy
this looks so delicious! i might need to try it xo toby http://www.poshandspicy.com
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you, I hope you do!
thesaltymamas
Beautiful! My husband would love this!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Awesome, I hope he gets to enjoy it!
Bailey
Oh m goodness! This sounds so, so yummy. I never think to put coconut in smoothies.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks!! Coconut flakes are my favorite part probably haha
Laura
this literally looks perfect to me!
Jenna | The Urben Life
I’m so happy to hear that 🙂
Katie Scott
This looks delicious. I never know what to do with mangoes other than just eating them plain! Which is totally fantastic still, but I’m sure mangoes are great in dishes like this haha. Thanks for the recipe!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks!! Yes, totally 🙂 You’re welcome!
jessicadevline
ok i need to do this!!!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yes, you do 🙂 Enjoy!
Rachel catherine
This looks so good! I love mango and papaya flavors but hardly use them. This is a great way to get them in.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks!! Totally 🙂 I hope you try it out!
101foodtravel
This combination is just perfect . Papaya is one of my favorite and so is the mango. Thank you for sharing .
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay!! You are welcome 🙂
mominsanefit
I LOVE papaya! I’m adding this to my smoothie recipes 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
Awesome 🙂 Happy to hear that!
jordyngalan
This looks so yummy! I need to try this recipe.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks, I hope you do 🙂
mjndiaye
Yum! This looks really good, can’t wait to try it out!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks, enjoy!
Be You and Thrive
Okay, this is beautiful and also sounds great! I am excited to explore the Pad Thai too! Thank you!!! xo~D
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks! It really is 🙂 Totally, I love a good pad thai
Deryn | Running on Real Food
Yum…I was just browsing my copy of this book wondering what to make first! This look so good, everything in the book does! Definitely some new flavours to try.
Jenna | The Urben Life
This is a great starter recipe!! I’m also eyeing the harira.