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Smoothie bowls are a healthy and delicious breakfast, lunch, or snack option to enjoy! We've put together 6 different recipes for you to try. Whether you're looking for something fruity or vegan, we have a smoothie bowl recipe that will suit your needs!
What Are Smoothie Bowls?
Smoothie bowls are thicker, almost frozen smoothies. It's very similar to ice cream, so this is perfect for you if you enjoy the cold treat in the summertime!
You can add anything from yogurt or protein powder to fruit and granola, making it an easy breakfast on the go. People who often eat smoothie bowls are those who like the cold and crunchy texture or those who have sensitive stomachs and find that a frozen smoothie is easier to digest.
Is a smoothie bowl just a smoothie in a bowl?
A smoothie bowl is a thicker version of a regular smoothie, more like an ice cream consistency. Most people eat them with a spoon, but some prefer to drink their smoothies from a glass using a straw.
You can always adjust the thickness by adding less or more liquid depending on what you have available or your own personal taste.
How To Make A Smoothie Bowl?
To make a smoothie bowl, simply add all your ingredients to the blender and blend until you reach an ice cream-like consistency. Then scoop some or all of it into a bowl and top with whatever toppings sound good to you! Some people like to add granola, fruit, or chocolate chips.
If you'd rather drink your smoothie from a glass with a straw, then that's perfectly fine too! Just make sure to keep an eye on the consistency so that it's not too watery.
6 Smoothie Bowl Recipes
To help you get started, we have put together 6 smoothie bowl recipes for you to try out. We recommend starting with one or two of the lighter fruit-based bowls before trying something more complicated.
We hope this list inspires you to make your own smoothie bowl creations!
1) Blueberry Cheesecake Smoothie Bowl Recipe
This is one of the most popular recipes on our site! It's a great dessert option, but it also makes a delicious breakfast.
This smoothie bowl recipe is not only fruity and sweet. It has the tangy taste of blueberries with every bite, which gives you the sensation that you're eating cheesecake without all the guilt! Not to mention this one has lots of protein, fiber, and healthy fats!
Ingredients include:
- Frozen blueberries (fresh is okay too if you want to use them)
- Vanilla greek yogurt
- Unsweetened almond milk, or soy milk for vegan option
- Stevia sweetener of choice (optional) or honey for low carb version. You can also substitute with dates but keep in mind it will be less sweet.
- Unflavored protein powder of choice (we use vegan) is optional but you can also add chia seeds or flaxseeds for extra fiber and healthy fats! You will need to modify the liquid amount based on what kind of smoothie bowl consistency you are going for.
2) Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie Bowl Recipe
This fruit and protein-packed smoothie bowl is a great way to fuel your day! The strawberries and banana make it sweet, but the addition of spinach gives you an extra boost of greens.
Ingredients include:
- Frozen strawberries
- Banana (fresh or frozen)
- Unsweetened almond milk, soy milk for a vegan option. You can also substitute with plain yogurt or coconut water if desired! Or you can use any type of juice but keep in mind it will affect the flavor and sweetness level.
- Protein powder is optional but if using, choose one that doesn't contain stevia or other sugar substitutes. You can also add chia seeds or flaxseeds for extra fiber and healthy fats!
3) Vegan Matcha Green Tea Chia Seed Pudding Breakfast Bowls Recipe
This recipe is a vegan and gluten-free take on the traditional chia seed pudding! It's easy to make and taste delicious with fresh fruits.
Ingredients include:
- Chia seeds
- Unsweetened almond milk or soy milk for the vegan option. You can also use any type of juice, but it will affect the flavor and sweetness level.
- Matcha green tea powder
- Fresh fruit or berries of your choice
4) Acai Fruit & Superfood Power Bowl Recipes for Weight Loss, Energy and Radiant Skin
This bowl is jam-packed with antioxidants and vitamins. It has a delicious fruity flavor that will leave you wanting more!
Ingredients include:
- Ice cubes
- One frozen banana (fresh bananas are okay too)
- Unsweetened almond milk, soy milk for the vegan option. You can also sub out with plain yogurt or any type of juice, but it will affect the flavor and sweetness level.
- One cup frozen mixed berries (you can use fresh if you like)
- Unsweetened acai powder or 100% pure Acai berry pulp
- Banana is optional, sub with one banana for vegan option
- Protein powder of choice. You can also add chia seeds or flaxseeds for extra fiber.
- For the topping, try adding granola, nuts/nut butter, or coconut flakes
This recipe will be thicker if you use all frozen ingredients, adjust the liquid amount accordingly
This recipe will yield about two to three smoothie bowls. Double or triple the batch for more servings!
5) Green Detox Protein Smoothie Bowls: Vegan and Gluten-Free!
The Green Detox Protein Smoothie Bowl is perfect for the vegan and gluten-free diet.
Ingredients include:
- Almond milk
- Spinach
- Protein powder (vegan)
- Kale
- Banana
- Flaxseed meal or chia seeds to top it off!
6) Banana Bread Green Monster Detox Bowls
This is a great recipe for those mornings when you just don't feel like eating breakfast, but still want to get your greens in!
Ingredients include:
- Kale
- Banana
- Almond milk
- Almond butter
Note: If you want it to be more of a smoothie bowl, add some ice cubes.
Is It Okay To Eat Smoothie Bowls Every Day?
Eating smoothie bowls every day is not bad if you make the right choices. Make sure your ingredients are healthy and that it is packed with nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Try to avoid using a lot of refined sugar as this will provide you with an energy boost, but it will also cause your blood glucose levels to spike and then crash, which is not good. Look for alternative sweeteners such as honey or maple syrup, or even use fresh fruit like bananas that are naturally sweet on their own.
When making your smoothie bowl, make sure you use high fiber ingredients like chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, or hemp seeds to help keep your digestive system regular.
Add some protein to your smoothie bowl by using nut butter or adding a scoop of cottage cheese. This will help keep you full and satisfied longer as well as provide your body with essential amino acids that it needs for muscle repair and growth.
