Tiger Tail Smoothie Bowl / Vegan
The true magic of the chocolate and orange combination is in its contrast of fresh, fruity orange and rich dark chocolate in this fat free, veggie packed, healthy smoothie bowl.
With Halloween just around the corner, I wanted to create a fun and festive fat-free smoothie bowl that is secretly packed with veggies but looks and tastes like the iconic Canadian Tiger Tail. It’s absolutely delicious, vegan, and gluten-free!
Tiger Tail is orange and licorice flavored ice cream with luscious orange and black swirls like the stripes on a tiger’s tail. I swapped out the licorice flavor for chocolate and added in optional *activated charcoal to give it a velvety black color. The true magic of the chocolate and orange combination is in its contrast of fresh, fruity orange and rich dark chocolate. It’s a match made in flavor heaven. You can make a simple two-toned bowl with just one layer each of orange and chocolate or get your stripes on and make multiple layers just like look just like a tiger’s tail!
Ingredients
1 medium yam, about ¾ cup (cooked, cooled and peeled)
2 large ripe bananas
1 ripe pear (cored and quartered)
¼ cup (2oz.) of freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon of organic orange zest
1/8 teaspoon of fine sea salt
4 large medjool dates, pitted
2 cups of cauliflower florets (steamed and frozen)
¼ cup of raw organic cacao powder
*2 teaspoons of activated charcoal
Orange slices and zest for topping
Makes 2-3 bowls
Instructions
1. First, microwave a medium sized yam until soft (about 5 minutes). Let it cool until safe to handle and the peel off the skin and cut it into large chunks. Also cauliflower that is slightly thawed produces a creamier texture when blended so just let it sit on the counter while you gather all of your other ingredients.
2. Next, add the yam along with the bananas and pear to a blender container, followed by the orange juice and zest, salt, dates and cauliflower.
3. Securely attach the lid to your container and blend util creamy, starting on low speed and working up to medium speed. You may have to stop and scrape down the sides of the container or use the tamper (with a Vitamix) to push the food down and around toward the blade. This will take about a minute or more, depending on what type of blender you are using.
4. Pour half of the orange mixture into two or three bowls. Then add the cacao and optional *activated charcoal to the remaining mixture and blend until creamy. Scoop the chocolate mixture on top of the orange mixture. If you’re feeling adventurous, separate the two mixtures into bowls and create a tiger tail affect by layering each color into glass serving jars. Sprinkle with orange zest and top with an orange slice.
Enjoy this fun smoothie bowl as a healthy fat free breakfast or a festive snack!
Note: *Activated charcoal is known for its ability to bind to certain poisons, heavy metals, and other toxins and flush them from your body, making it a wonder substance for acute and general detoxification. Be sure to take charcoal capsules at a different time to your prescription meds, which won’t enter your body when they bind to charcoal.
More recipes with orange to try:
Tiger Tail Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
Instructions
- First, microwave a medium sized yam until soft (about 5 minutes). Let it cool until safe to handle and the peel off the skin and cut it into large chunks. Also cauliflower that is slightly thawed produces a creamier texture when blended so just let it sit on the counter while you gather all of your other ingredients.
- Next, add the yam along with the bananas and pear to a blender container, followed by the orange juice and zest, salt, dates and cauliflower.
- Securely attach the lid to your container and blend util creamy, starting on low speed and working up to medium speed. You may have to stop and scrape down the sides of the container or use the tamper (with a Vitamix) to push the food down and around toward the blade. This will take about a minute or more, depending on what type of blender you are using.
- Pour half of the orange mixture into two or three bowls. Then add the cacao and optional *activated charcoal to the remaining mixture and blend until creamy. Scoop the chocolate mixture on top of the orange mixture. If you’re feeling adventurous, separate the two mixtures into bowls and create a tiger tail affect by layering each color into glass serving jars. Sprinkle with orange zest and top with an orange slice.
Notes
*Activated charcoal is known for its ability to bind to certain poisons, heavy metals, and other toxins and flush them from your body, making it a wonder substance for acute and general detoxification. Be sure to take charcoal capsules at a different time to your prescription meds, which won’t enter your body when they bind to charcoal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
309.82Fat (grams)
1.82Sat. Fat (grams)
0.18Carbs (grams)
74.39Fiber (grams)
11.54Net carbs
62.85Sugar (grams)
41.77Protein (grams)
5.83Sodium (milligrams)
101.76Cholesterol (grams)
0.00Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators.
