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!
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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
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! 🙂
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 🙂
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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. 🙂
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!