🥭 Vegan Recipe for This Summer: Tropical Smoothie Bowl with Mango, Coconut, and Chia 🌴🌞

At The Surf Town, we're not just passionate about surfing and streetwear; we also advocate for a healthy and natural lifestyle. That's why today we bring you a vegan recipe perfect for summer: a tropical smoothie bowl packed with flavor, energy, and nutrients. It's ideal for starting your day strong or refueling after a great surf session.

🛒 Ingredients (for 1 large bowl):

For the smoothie:

• 1 frozen ripe banana

• 1 ripe mango

• 100 ml plant-based milk (coconut, almond, or oat)

• 1 teaspoon chia seeds

• ½ teaspoon turmeric (optional, for an antioxidant boost)

Toppings:

• Banana slices

• Mango cubes

• Shredded coconut

• Chia seeds

• A handful of crunchy granola (honey-free to keep it vegan)

• A few fresh mint leaves

🍍 How to prepare it:

1. Freeze the banana the night before. This will give the bowl its creamy texture.

2. Peel the mango and cut it into cubes.

3. In a powerful blender, combine the frozen banana, mango, plant-based milk, chia seeds, and turmeric until it forms a thick and smooth consistency.

4. Pour the mixture into a bowl.

5. Decorate with toppings: fresh fruit, coconut, granola, seeds... And don't forget the mint for the final touch!

✅ Benefits for surfers and athletes

• Hydration and freshness thanks to the mango and plant-based milk.

• Fiber and sustained energy from the granola and seeds.

• No added sugars, unprocessed, and 100% vegan.

• Perfect as breakfast, post-workout snack, or a healthy afternoon treat under the sun.