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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    How To Make a Smoothie Bowl

    By Dannii · Published 12th February 2021 · Updated 14th September 2021 · 53 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links and generates income via ads · This site uses cookies · Post contains 1150 words. · About 6 minutes to read this article.

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    If you don't find smoothies very filling, then why not try a smoothie bowl that is loaded with toppings. Smoothies bowls are a great way to get fruit in to your diet, and there are so many different flavour combinations, that you can never get bored. Here you will find how to make a smoothie bowl, with lots of different options.

    A purple smoothie in a bowl topped with fruit, nuts and seeds

    This Smoothie Bowl is a filling and balanced meal that is packed full of deliciousness. You can use any kind of smoothie as the base, just make sure it is thicker than a normal smoothie that you would drink, and load it with more fruit and crunchy toppings. In this post we will give you lots of options for the smoothie, and the toppings.

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    • Why should you try it?
    • Step by step
    • What fruit to add
    • Green smoothie
    • What milk to use
    • What toppings to use
    • What can you use instead of banana?
    • Can it be made in advance?
    • FAQ
    • Extra tips
    • More smoothie recipes
    • Recipe
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    Why should you try it?

    • Nutrient dense
    • More filling than a smoothie
    • Easy to adapt
    • Kids love them

    Step by step

    One: Put all of the ingredients in to a blender and blend until smooth.
    Two: Pour in to a bowl and add toppings.

    A blender jug viewed from above containing bananas, berries and yogurt

    What fruit to add

    There are so many options here when it comes to what fruit to use. We went for a berry mix (strawberries, raspberries and blueberries) and banana. Use a frozen banana if you want a super cold smoothie, or you could just add some ice cubes if your banana isn't frozen. A frozen banana will help to thicken it too.

    A bunch of bananas on a wooden surface

    Any kind of berries work in this, and we also like to add cherries and blackberries. Bear in mind that the fruit you use can effect the colour of the smoothie. Berries will make it a bright pink/purple colour.

    If you want more of a tropical flavour to this smoothie, then use pineapple and mango. Try to make sure these are frozen too, and you will have yourself a super refreshing smoothie. Using these fruits will make it a nice vibrant yellow colour.

    Using frozen fruit means that you can make this smoothie bowl all year round and use fruits that might not be in season.

    A pile of frozen berries on a wooden board

    Green smoothie

    Why not give this smoothie bowl a green boost. If you don't want it to taste "green", then just use a handful of spinach. Bear in mind that it will turn it more of a brown colour. You could also use kale, Swiss chard, pak choi, romaine lettuce or even the green carrot tops, which is a great way to reduce waste. But these will give the smoothie bowl a different flavour.

    You need to use a lot of greens to get that super green colour. See our Green Smoothie recipe for a really green drink!

    What milk to use

    You have lots of options when it comes to the milk used in this recipe. We used standard whole milk, however you could make this a vegan smoothie by using a plant based milk like almond, cashew or oat and replacing the honey with maple syrup.

    To make this smoothie creamier and add some extra flavour, swap 50ml of the milk for coconut milk. This will really help to thicken the smoothie too.

    You could use water instead of milk, however I wouldn't recommend doing that because it would make it really thin and won't be spoonable.

    Raspberries, blueberries, a sliced banana, nuts and seeds topping a purple smoothie

    What toppings to use

    A smoothie bowl is all about the toppings. Whilst the smoothie itself is important, the toppings are where you can get really creative and add lots of texture and extra nutrients.

    Extra fruit on top is a must. It adds lots of colour and gives it more of a berry boost. You then want to give it lots of crunch, so some oats, nuts (cashews and peanuts) and some coconut are the way to go.

    Give the smoothie bowl a protein boost with a sprinkle of chia seeds. You could also add a drizzle of nut butter to finish it off.

    A selection of oats, nuts and seeds on a wooden surface

    What can you use instead of banana?

    I think bananas are kind of essential in this smoothie. Not only to they add lots of sweetness, but they thicken it too. If bananas aren't your thing, then you could use avocado instead. Fruits like mango would help to thicken it also.

    Nut butter will also give the smoothie some creaminess if you aren't using banana.

    Two whole avocados on a wooden surface

    Can it be made in advance?

    It's always best to make this just before you are ready to eat it. However, if you have leftovers of the smoothie then you can keep it in the fridge in an air tight container for a day or two. 

    Don't add the toppings until you are ready to eat it, as they will start to go soggy.

    a bowl full of purple smoothie with a small wooden spoon

    FAQ

    How to sweeten a smoothie bowl?

    We used honey to sweeten the smoothie, however if you want it to be a vegan smoothie then swap it for maple syrup. The riper the fruit used, the sweeter it will be naturally. You don't have to use any added sweetener at all.

    Extra tips

    • If you don't have frozen fruit, then you can add ice cubes to the blender instead.
    • Try to make the smoothie from fresh. However if you want to prep it in advance, then you can put everything except the liquid in a freezer bag and freeze until you need it.
    • Don't add too much liquid, as you want to smoothie to be nice and thick, so the toppings don't sink. It should be the texture of soft serve ice cream.

    More smoothie recipes

    • Triple Berry Oat Smoothie
    • Peach Smoothie
    • Healthy Nutella Smoothie
    • Kale Smoothie
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    Recipe

    A fruit smoothie bowl topped with sliced banana, berries, nuts and oats

    How To Make A Smoothie Bowl (in 2 minutes!)

    Smoothies bowls are a great way to get fruit in to your diet, and there are so many different flavour combinations, that you can never get bored.
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    Course: Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine: British
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Total Time: 2 minutes
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    Servings: 1 serving
    Calories: 336kcal
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    Ingredients

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    • 1 banana
    • 200 g frozen berries mix
    • 300 ml milk
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • Optional toppings (banana, chia seeds, cashews, oat and bran mix, fresh berries, coconut etc.)

    Instructions

    • Put all of the ingredients in to a blender and blend until smooth.
    • Pour in to a bowl and add toppings.

    Notes

    • If you don't have frozen fruit, then you can add ice cubes to the blender instead.
    • Try to make the smoothie from fresh. However if you want to prep it in advance, then you can put everything except the liquid in a freezer bag and freeze until you need it.
    • Don't add too much liquid, as you want to smoothie to be nice and thick, so the toppings don't sink. It should be the texture of soft serve ice cream.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1portion | Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 998mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 64g | Vitamin A: 780IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 382mg | Iron: 1mg
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    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
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    Comments

    1. Danielle Wolter

      March 04, 2021 at 11:39 am

      5 stars
      Smoothie bowls are a great way to start the morning. I like mine with bananas and granola. Thanks for the great idea!

      Reply
    2. Tania | Fit Foodie Nutter

      March 04, 2021 at 10:25 am

      5 stars
      Love how vibrant and nutritious this smoothie is! Perfect for the warmer spring weather too!

      Reply
    3. Kay

      March 04, 2021 at 9:37 am

      5 stars
      Love the colour of this smoothie bowl! I am going to give this a go instead of my usual porridge tomorrow!

      Reply
    4. Kate

      March 04, 2021 at 9:30 am

      5 stars
      This is SO pretty! You're right that I never really find smoothies that filling, but this sounds like a great way to make them a bit more substantial - and go to town on the toppings! Yum.

      Reply
    5. Jo

      March 04, 2021 at 7:56 am

      5 stars
      All I can say is this smoothie bowl was amazing! My family loved it!

      Reply
    6. Beth Sachs

      February 13, 2021 at 11:57 am

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness the colour of the berries is amazing! Love smoothie bowls for breakie.

      Reply
    7. Wanda

      February 12, 2021 at 11:38 pm

      5 stars
      We love making smoothie bowls here! It's such a fun way to be adventurous with smoothies! Bookmarking!

      Reply
    8. veenaazmanov

      February 12, 2021 at 6:31 pm

      5 stars
      Love the smoothie and its combinations and the topping are all so crunchy and yum. Perfect breakfast or a Happy Bowl meal by itself.

      Reply
    9. Bintu | Budget Delicious

      February 12, 2021 at 6:19 pm

      5 stars
      I love a smoothie bowl - especially for breakfast. They're so delicious and filling.

      Reply
    10. Angela

      February 12, 2021 at 5:37 pm

      5 stars
      I am obsessed with smoothie bowls and this one is perfection! Love that I can make this at home and add whatever toppings I like. YUM!

      Reply
    11. April

      February 12, 2021 at 5:19 pm

      5 stars
      What a great way to make a tasty smoothie even better. This is my new go-to breakfast.

      Reply
    12. Chris @ Shared Appetite

      August 20, 2014 at 1:18 am

      5 stars
      What a fun idea!! I never thought of having a smoothie in a bowl! Loving all the toppings you can add! It's almost like a breakfast soup!

      Reply
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