Healthy Smoothie Bowl

How to make a healthy smoothie bowl with frozen berries, banana and lots of yummy toppings. It’s thick, creamy and easy to eat with a spoon.

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!

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.

What is a Smoothie Bowl?

A smoothie bowl is as simple as it sounds… a smoothie in a bowl! If you’re sick of enjoying smoothies from a glass, switch it up and eat it out of a bowl instead! Smoothie bowls are typically thicker and topped with a variety of toppings for added texture and flavors.

Are Smoothie Bowls Healthy?

Yes! I love making smoothie bowls to pack a bunch of nutrients into one meal. They’re a great, well-rounded breakfast or a healthy snack.

High in fiber – Thanks to all of the fresh fruit (and veggies if you add!) this smoothie bowl is high in fiber.

Packed with protein – I added in protein powder to make this a full meal! If you think smoothies aren’t filling… think again!

Diet-friendly – this smoothie bowl is gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan!

Smoothie Bowl Ingredients

•  frozen banana – frozen banana helps thicken the smoothie and adds a little sweetness. If you don’t like banana, you can try swapping for avocado or frozen zucchini for the thickener and a little maple syrup or honey for the sweetener.
• protein powder – You can use vanilla or chocolate protein powder! I recommend Nuzest protein powder.
• frozen berries – any frozen berries will do. My favorite options are frozen strawberries, blueberries and/or cherries. You can also use a bag of mixed berries
• unsweetened almond milk – any dairy-free milk will work here!
• almond butter or peanut butter – you can sub for sunflower seed butter if you have a nut allergy.

Smoothie Bowl Toppings

The options are endless here! Get creative with your smoothie bowl toppings. Here are some of my go-to toppings:

• fresh banana – slice fresh bananas for added sweetness!
• fresh berries – I like using a combination of strawberries and blueberries but any fresh berry works!
• granola – want to add some texture to your smoothie bowl? Add crunchy granola on top!
• almond butter or peanut butter – can’t go wrong with a little extra nut butter.
• chia seeds – add in healthy fats, fiber and texture with chia seeds.
• coconut – mmm add toasted coconut or shredded coconut for added sweetness!
• chocolate – make this more of a dessert and add some chocolate chips or melted chocolate drizzled on top.

Want a Thicker Smoothie Bowl?

If you blend up your smoothie and are wishing it was thicker, here are some things to try:

• Add avocado – add a quarter or half of an avocado when blending for an instant thickener!
• Add frozen fruit or veggies – yep, adding more frozen fruit or veggies will help thicken your smoothie. I like adding frozen zucchini! It doesn’t add any flavor but thickens the smoothie right up!
• Add protein powder – adding a scoop of protein powder will not only add protein but will help make your smoothie thicker.

More Smoothie Recipes to Try:

• Maqui Berry Smoothie Bowl
• Easy Blackberry Smoothie
• Coconut Chocolate Mint Chip Smoothie
• Blueberry Smoothie
• Banana Almond Butter Smoothie
• Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie
• Mocha Cherry Smoothie
• Strawberry Banana Smoothie

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Healthy Smoothie Bowl

Brittany Mullins

How to make a healthy smoothie bowl with frozen berries, banana and lots of yummy toppings. It’s thick, creamy and easy to eat with a spoon. n a bowl and load it with toppings.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 5 mins

Course Smoothie

Cuisine American

Servings 1

Calories 183 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1/2 frozen banana chopped into chunks
• 1 cup frozen mixed berries
• 1 scoop 25 grams vanilla protein powder (I like Nuzest), optional
• 2 Tablespoons – ¼ cup unsweetened non-dairy 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: Blend all the smoothie ingredients together in a high powdered blender until smooth.
  
• Add toppings: Pour into a bowl and top with toppings.
  
• Serve: Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl without toppingsCalories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 13gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 274mgFiber: 5gSugar: 13g

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