I love smoothies. But the problem is that I usually drink it in 5 minutes and then am searching for something else soon after. I need to work my chompers. I need the chew.
Enter the smoothie bowl.
Over the years, I’ve been randomly making smoothie bowls. But when we were in Hawaii, I fell in love with Acai bowls. SO good! I knew I had to try to recreate it once we got home. With the endless winter that soon followed, a cold smoothie was the last thing that I wanted.
But once the weather started warming up, I got back into it. Around the same time, my daughter decided that she didn’t really like smoothies anymore. All that changed once she saw what went into a smoothie bowl.
She’s just like her mama – it’s all about the toppings!
A smoothie bowl is simply a smoothie served in a bowl and topped with granola, nuts, coconut, chocolate chips, fresh fruit — whatever your heart desires!
Dream big, people – the options are endless.
This recipe calls for simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. You can really make this with any fruit and any topping. It’s also a great way to sneak fresh spinach or kale into your daily eats if you so desire.
Full of superfoods and healthy fats, this bowl of goodness will keep you satisfied for hours.
- SMOOTHIE
- ½ frozen banana
- ½ cup frozen mixed berries
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of your choice)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder ( I used Orgain Vanilla Bean) OR ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 spoonful nut butter of your choice (I used almond)
- Optional: Fresh spinach or kale
- TOPPINGS
- Sliced banana
- Fresh berries
- Granola
- Chia seed
- Hemp Seed
- Nut butter
- Place all ingredients for the smoothie in a high powered blender or food processor. Blend till smooth and creamy. Add more almond milk to thin if desired.
- Pour into a bowl and top with desired toppings.
And don’t think smoothie bowls are just for breakfast.
They are good morning, noon and night!
Here are more of my favorite smoothie recipes that are just as good in a bowl as in a glass:
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A smoothie bowl sounds like the perfect meal with the weather we’ve been having. All the good stuff in a smoothie but you get to “eat” 🙂
Michele @ paleorunningmomma recently posted..Workouts, Heat, and Recipe Heartbreak
I dont know how I am sooo late to the smoothie bowl.
We havent tried it here outside the GLASS.
YET :-0
It’s time.
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You know, I have never actually tried a smoothie bowl, but I think it is about time as its such a good idea, and removes my reason that I do not like a lot of smoothies; no crunch! This sounds wonderful, and oh so delicious! Thanks for linking up with us Angela, I was SO happy to see your name on there 🙂
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I JUST made my first smoothie bowl. Where have they been all my life! Love them and cannot wait to make more!
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It seems really tasty 🙂
Sérgio Pontes recently posted..Treino de 2015-06-15
I have the same problem with smoothies for breakfast. I am still hungry! This looks beautiful and I will have to give it a try. Thanks for linking up today!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted..Red, White & Blueberry Kale Salad
This is a perfect solution for me!!! I also need to chew 🙂
Allie recently posted..The Rundown: One Day At A Time
What a great idea! Actually eating and having the crunch does make a big difference…will have to give it a try!
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I love your creative toppings! My best friend was in Hawaii this winter for a month and was raving about the acai bowls too!
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Funny, I usually want a rice cake with PBJ on it along with my smoothie…longing for the chew too!
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This looks so good!!!! I need to try this! YUM! 🙂
🙂
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So, I must admit, I’ve been kind of questioning why the whole bowl trend with smoothies. I still don’t see myself going that extra step, but this one does look yummy!
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Yummm, I love acai bowls too! Smoothie bowls look delicious 🙂
This is what I need! I love smoothies but I’m hungry like an hour later. Plus, I do love to chew my food 🙂
Debbie @ Coach Debbie Runs recently posted..Mary’s Secret Garden Review plus an Instagram Weekend
this looks like perfection. i am so into hemp hearts in smoothies these days.
kristin | W [H] A T C H recently posted..LANDED: ALASKA
I, well my daughter’s and I really, are all over smoothie bowls and all the toppings! This one looks delicious!
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I’ve been making bowls like this almost every morning. I’m obsessed. Same toppings too – hemp seeds are a serious addiction in our house.
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I have never tried a smoothie bowl, but what a great idea! It looks absolutely delicious!!
These always look so amazing but I think I would eat my daily calorie intake by having one! How many calories would you guess in one bowl?
Smoothies and smoothie bowls can definitely be calorie bombs. The toppings are a sprinkle rather than a serving size. I’m guessing maybe 1 tsp or so? As for the calories? Maybe 300-500 – it’s definitely a meal. More if you go crazy with the toppings.
I’m a huge fan of crunch and texture, so I’m never a big fan of smoothies, but I love the idea of making it into a bowl! I think using a spoon vs sipping would also help me slow down and enjoy the smoothie more.
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