Gah! Summer is almost here, which means it’s officially smoothie season. Woo-hoo!
I know many people say they enjoy smoothies, but find that it’s impossible to have one for a meal because they need something to chew. Well, I have a solution for you and it’s called a smoothie bowl!
Ta-da! Grab your spoon and dive in.
You get all the loveliness of a smoothie — cool, creamy and delicious. But you pour it into a bowl and top it with lots of goodies so there’s a little 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 don’t 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 glass is empty.
They look pretty.
If you follow me on Instagram you’ll know that I’ve been on a smoothie bowl kick lately. Dragon fruit bowls are my new jam, but sometimes I like to keep it simple and make the type of smoothie bowl I’m sharing today with berries, banana chunks, protein powder, almond milk and a tiny bit of nut 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 little decadent.
And the toppings… they’re the best part.
Since I’ve 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!
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.
This was my first smoothie bowl ever! I had seen never made them but had wanted to try one. I used Vanilla Custard protein powder (Isagenix Tri-Protein) and added strawberries and raspberries on top with the banana and used KIND Vanilla Blueberry Granola and then chia. WOW it was AMAZING! I will be making this more often and experimenting with different protein powder flavors and mix-ins! I am so happy I tried this recipe! I would give it 10 stars if I could!
Ahh yay, this makes me so happy to hear, Michelle!! I’m so glad you loved this recipe. Thanks for giving it a try and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it!
this 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!
I 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!
Yum!!!! 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!
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This was my first smoothie bowl ever! I had seen never made them but had wanted to try one. I used Vanilla Custard protein powder (Isagenix Tri-Protein) and added strawberries and raspberries on top with the banana and used KIND Vanilla Blueberry Granola and then chia. WOW it was AMAZING! I will be making this more often and experimenting with different protein powder flavors and mix-ins! I am so happy I tried this recipe! I would give it 10 stars if I could!
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Ahh yay, this makes me so happy to hear, Michelle!! I’m so glad you loved this recipe. Thanks for giving it a try and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it!
this 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!
There are two kinds of Sunwarrior chocolate protein powder: classic and warrior blend. Which one do I buy???
Love the way you decorated this smoothie bowl, looks so delicious and irresistible.
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Yumm! Looks so delish!
Perfection. 🙂
I 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!
omg this looks insane! can’t wait to try it at home 🙂
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Looks yummy, nice share : )
I 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.
Wow this looks amazing with all of those toppings! yum
Haven’t actually made a smoothie bowl before – very pretty! 🙂
Definitely going to try this soon!
Will be in my belly soon!
This looks so good! I love your choice of toppings!
I’m not a smoothie person, but If I were to have one, with a spoon is the way to go!
Yum!!!! 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!
Yum! This looks so refreshing! I’ve never tried a smoothie bowl before, but after seeing this recipe, I definitely will soon!