Olaf Carrot Smoothie Bowl

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
• 3 ripe DOLE^® Bananas, peeled, 2 cut crosswise into thirds and frozen, 1 thinly sliced crosswise
• 2 DOLE^® Carrots, chopped
• 1 cup chopped DOLE^® Pineapple, frozen
• ½ cup fresh orange juice
• ½ cup unsweetened coconut water
• ¼ cup chopped whole roasted unsalted almonds
• ½ teaspoon chia seeds

Directions

1. Toast coconut in a large skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring frequently; transfer to plate to cool.
2. Purée frozen bananas, carrots, pineapple, orange juice and coconut water in a blender on high until smooth. Makes about 5 cups.
3. Divide banana mixture into 4 bowls; top with almonds, chia seeds, toasted coconut and sliced banana.

Tips & tricks

Peel and freeze ripe bananas to have on hand for using in this recipe as well as other smoothies and baking.