The Best Smoothie Bowl
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4.9
The Best Smoothie Bowl
Description
The smoothie bowl starts by blending frozen banana chunks, frozen mixed berries, almond butter, and non-dairy milk to create a creamy, spoonable consistency. Including vanilla protein powder adds thickness and a protein boost but can be omitted for a lighter version. The preparation requires adjusting the milk amount to achieve the desired thickness fit for a bowl rather than a drink.
The toppings contribute fresh textures and flavors: sliced banana and fresh berries add natural sweetness and freshness, granola provides crunch, almond butter enhances richness and nuttiness, and chia seeds add a subtle crunch alongside nutritional benefits. These toppings balance the smooth fruit base for an engaging eating experience.
Enjoying this smoothie bowl immediately preserves the freshness and is well suited for a health-conscious breakfast or refreshing snack. Customizing the protein powder and toppings enables adaptation to dietary preferences or available ingredients.
Protein powder is optional; omitting it may require adding more frozen fruit to maintain thickness.
Ingredients
- ½ frozen banana chopped into chunks
- 1 cup mixed berries frozen
- 1 coop (25 grams) protein powder optional, vanilla
- 2 Tablespoons- ¼ cup non-dairy milk I use almond milk, unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon almond butter or peanut butter
Toppings
- ¼ banana sliced
- ¼ 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 of the smoothie ingredients together in a high powdered blender until smooth. Start with 2 Tablespoons of milk and add more if needed to get your desired consistency.
- Pour into a bowl and top with toppings.
- Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Protein powder can be left out for a lighter smoothie bowl, but you might need to add more frozen fruit to keep the texture thick enough.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 bowl without toppings | |
| Calories | 291kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.