Creamy Berry Smoothie Bowl
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Creamy Berry Smoothie Bowl
Description
This recipe provides two ways to make a creamy berry smoothie bowl. The Ninja Creami version involves blending fresh raspberries, strawberries, banana, yogurt, milk, and almond butter, then freezing the mixture for 24 hours before processing it in the Creami machine to produce a thick, creamy texture. Adjusting the liquid content controls the thickness. If needed, a re-spin smooths out powdery texture.
The blender version uses frozen fruit blended with similar ingredients plus optional maple syrup, served immediately in bowls with fresh toppings such as blueberries, seeds, pistachios, and rose petals to add texture and visual appeal. Both versions highlight fresh berry flavors combined with the creaminess of yogurt and almond butter.
Portions vary with the chosen method, and toppings can be customized to preference. The recipe is suitable for a refreshing breakfast or snack, with protein additions like protein powder optional for added nutrition.
Preparation notes include chopping fruit for even freezing in the Ninja Creami and observing fill lines to ensure proper processing. The recipe can be doubled for batch prepping and allows for adjustments in liquid to reach desired consistency.
Ingredients
For the Ninja Creami smoothie bowl:
- 1 ½ cups raspberry strawberries to be hulled and quatered, fresh
- 1 ½ cups strawberry strawberries to be hulled and quatered, fresh
- ½ banana peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
- ¼ cup yogurt
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 2 tablespoons peach juice optional
For the blender smoothie bowl:
- 9 ounces raspberry frozen
- 9 ounces strawberry frozen
- 3 banana peeled
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- ½ cup yogurt
- ½ cup milk
- ¼-½ cup peach juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup optional
Toppings:
- Blueberry
- seed
- pistachio nut
- rose petal
Instructions
Make the Ninja Creami berry smoothie bowl
- Toss all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer into an empty CREAMi™ pint container.
- Cover the container and freeze on a level surface for a full 24 hours
- When ready to process, remove the pint from the freezer, take off the lid, and refer to the quick start guide for assembly and set-up instructions.
- For your first spin, select the smoothie bowl button and process.
- When done, if it is not smooth and still powdery, add a little extra liquid, place back in the machine, and press the re-spin button.
- Serve with your selected toppings.
Make the blender berry smoothie bowl
- Add all the smoothie ingredients into a high-powered blender and whiz until nice and smooth.
- Pour the smoothie into 2 bowls and top with the berries, seeds, nuts, and rose petals and serve.
Notes
- The Ninja Creami version serves two and requires chopping fruit into smaller pieces before freezing for best results.
- Never exceed the maximum fill line on the pint container to ensure proper processing.
- Adjust milk quantities to achieve preferred smoothie thickness or thinness.
- Double the recipe to prepare multiple pints for future use.
- Chill serving bowls beforehand to help keep the smoothie bowl cold while eating.
- Adding protein powder is an option to increase protein content.
- You can vary the berries and yogurt types to suit taste preferences.
- Top with berries, seeds, granola, nuts, or edible flowers for additional texture and flavor.
- The recipe contains 7 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints per serving.
- The blender version uses frozen fruit for immediate blending and serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 193kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 351mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 245IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 224mg | 22% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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