Gah! Summer is almost here, which means itās officially smoothie season.Ā Woo-hoo!
I know many people say they enjoyĀ smoothies, but find that itās impossible to have one for a meal because they needĀ something to chew.Ā Well, I have aĀ solution for you and itās called a smoothie bowl!
Ta-da! Grab your spoon and dive in.
You get all the loveliness of a smoothie ā cool, creamy and delicious. But you pour it into a bowl and top it with lots of goodies so there’s a littleĀ texture and more importantly, something to chew on.
I love serving my smoothies this way for several reasons:
- It reminds me of eating ice cream or fro yo and we all know how I feel about those things!! <3 <3 <3
- It takes longer to eat. <– I donāt know about you, but I can drink a full smoothie in less than 2 minutes. I just sip, sip, sip and before I know it my glassĀ is empty.
- They look pretty.
If you follow me on Instagram youāll know that Iāve been on a smoothie bowl kick lately.Ā Dragon fruit bowlsĀ are my new jam, but sometimes IĀ like to keep it simple and make the type of smoothie bowl I’m sharing today withĀ berries,Ā banana chunks, protein powder, almond milk and a tiny bit of nutĀ butter.
It’s such a good combo!
- Using frozen fruit and only 1/2 cup of almond milk keeps the smoothie thick and perfect for serving in a bowl rather than a glass.
- The chocolate protein powder makes it filling and a littleĀ decadent.
- And the toppings… they’re the best part.
Since Iāve been serving the smoothie bowls for breakfast I’ve been sticking with healthier toppings such as fresh berries, banana slices, chia seeds, a little granola and nut butter. That said, feel free to go crazy with the toppings — your choices are only limited by what you have in your kitchen. Oh man, now I feel like a dessert version with a chocolate chips (or melted chocolate), peanut butter and toasted coconut needs to happen soon. Yum!
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Love smoothies but don’t feel like you can have them for a meal because you need something to chew? Here’s your solution — pour your smoothie in a bowl and load it with toppings.
Ingredients
- 1/2 frozen banana, chopped into chunks
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (I love Sunwarrior)
- 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon almond butter or peanut butter
Toppings
- 1/4 of banana, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh berries (I used strawberries and blueberries)
- 1 Tablespoon granola
- 1 teaspoon almond butter or peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Blend all the smoothie ingredients together in a high powdered blender until smooth. Pour into a bowl and top with toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
Adapted from Tone It Up’s Superfood Chocolate Breakfast Bowl.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 343
- Sugar: 21g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 17g
Ā Do you like having a smoothie as your meal? Have you ever tried a smoothie bowl?
melissamorningm says
May 17, 2015 at 9:34 amYum! This looks so refreshing! I’ve never tried a smoothie bowl before, but after seeing this recipe, I definitely will soon!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
May 17, 2015 at 10:36 amYum!!!! I love adding granola or peanut butter on top of my smoothie (rather than in my smoothie) because I like feeling like I’m “eating” rather than drinking it! This bowl looks amazing!
Strength and Sunshine says
May 17, 2015 at 12:35 pmI’m not a smoothie person, but If I were to have one, with a spoon is the way to go!
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says
May 17, 2015 at 1:22 pmThis looks so good! I love your choice of toppings!
Ted Wallof says
May 17, 2015 at 1:37 pmWill be in my belly soon!
moorejez says
May 17, 2015 at 5:26 pmDefinitely going to try this soon!
Amy @ Cultivate Beauty says
May 17, 2015 at 8:55 pmHaven’t actually made a smoothie bowl before – very pretty! š
athleticavocado says
May 17, 2015 at 9:11 pmWow this looks amazing with all of those toppings! yum
amanda says
May 17, 2015 at 10:26 pmI don’t know why it’s taken me so long to try the smoothie bowl. I’m like you, smoothies last me about 2 seconds.
adrian says
May 18, 2015 at 4:22 amLooks yummy, nice share : )
aspoonfulofnature says
May 18, 2015 at 7:18 amomg this looks insane! can’t wait to try it at home š
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Megan @ Straight From The Jar says
May 18, 2015 at 1:45 pmI sometimes have a hard time starting my day with a smoothie because I am the same! Sip, sip, sip and it’s gone. Growing up I was a cereal addict so this is the perfect alternative! Yum!
anutritionisteats says
May 18, 2015 at 10:44 pmPerfection. š
taramdeal says
May 19, 2015 at 12:30 pmYumm! Looks so delish!
Green Press says
February 14, 2017 at 2:47 amLove the way you decorated this smoothie bowl, looks so delicious and irresistible.
★★★★★
Arielle says
June 23, 2017 at 7:51 pmThere are two kinds of Sunwarrior chocolate protein powder: classic and warrior blend. Which one do I buy???
Arielle says
June 29, 2017 at 2:31 pmthis is absolutely fantastic! I had it for breakfast for the first time last Sunday, and ended up making it again for dinner a couple of nights ago when I was super hot from commuting and didn’t feel like eating a hot meal. It was so refreshing and filling! Can’t wait to have this again and again!