Berry Banana Smoothie Bowl
This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure PolicyThis Banana Berry Smoothie Bowl recipe is a delicious breakfast treat or healthy afternoon pick-me-up. This smoothie bowl is easy to make and delicious too!
You seriously can’t go anywhere without hearing someone talk about a smoothie, smoothie bowl, or seeing one listed on a restaurant menu. Over the years I’ve tried my share of smoothies. While I certainly enjoy them and totally understand and appreciate the health benefits, I sometimes just miss actually eating something. Do you know what I mean? I realize it’s all in my head, but there’s something about sitting down and eating that’s much more appealing to me than drinking out of a glass.
Thankfully, I’m not the only one with this issue. Some smarty-pants decided to serve a smoothie in a bowl and top it with yummy little bits. (Thank you, Smarty-pants!) With just a few simple changes, a drink becomes a meal and I’m not mad about it.
Naturally I had to give it a try and share my results here.
How to Make a Smoothie Bowl:
Obviously, you can use your favorite smoothie recipe and top it with whatever complementary yummy little bits you love best. However, maybe you don’t have a favorite smoothie recipe, so I thought I’d share mine with you.
I’m making a Berry Banana Smootie Bowl. For this recipe it’s best to use frozen fruit to give your smoothie a thicker texture. It’s just easier to eat that way and it makes it a bit colder – which I like. I would even say you might want to freeze the banana (peel it before freezing) to make the smoothie even thicker.
Also, you’ll notice there is spinach in this recipe. I really like to add spinach to any smoothie I make. It just makes the whole thing healthier and you can’t even taste it.
What do you put on top of a Smoothie Bowl:
Once your smoothie is blended, just pour it into a bowl and garnish. I created little lines of toppings on my smoothie to make it look pretty. It takes a little extra time, but it makes eating it so much more special.
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Again, use whatever you like to top the smoothie. I chose some healthier options. Other ideas could be coconut flakes, pineapple, any kind of nut, honey, etc.
Let’s blend one up.
Pretty simple! The options are endless so get creative with your flavor combinations. Enjoy!
Banana Berry Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
Toppings:
- 1/2 banana sliced
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup granola
Instructions
- Add the yogurt, spinach, berries and banana to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the smoothie mixture into a bowl. Top with desired toppings. The toppings I used are listed above. However, feel free to use whatever you like.
Okay, I want this every day for breakfast now. YUM!
I’m obsessed with this recipe. So good! Thank you.
Love it! I thought I was the only one who needed that chew factor at meals!! This is a great idea and a new way to incorporate healthy nuts into my meals!
If you’re ever in the Bay Area, California, I highly suggest you try Bare Bowls! (http://barebowls.com/menu/ ) They do wonderful smoothies in a bowl that are absolutely delicious (though homemade is always best!).
Thank you for sharing this recipe, I can’t wait to grab the ingredients and try making it this weekend! 🙂
I make smoothies a lot, but when I give them to my kids, sometimes I think they are looking at me.. thinking.. “this is it???, where is the rest?” I think this is a GREAT idea not just for me but for my kids! Thanks!!!
Thank you Michael!!! I am not a smoothie fan. Like you, I don’ like the drinking it part. I like seeing what I am eating. I would love this. Looks so tasty. Beauty in a bowl. 🙂
New to smoothies, but I think this reminds me of a banana split, without the calories, will have to try, thanks
I was on such a smoothie kick for a while there but it came to an end for just that very reason you mentioned. This looks so pretty and satisfying- I will have to give it a try!
You must give it a try Allie. You’ll love it! 🙂 Hope you are well. See you in NYC in September!!
xo Michael
Beautiful presentation!, and such a lovely bowl of smoothie delights. Great job!
I am impressed with your presentation of the smoothie bowl, It makes it very inviting and yummy looking; I think I will have to go make one up!! Thanks for the inspiration also to Smarty Pants LOL
Haha. You’re welcome Colleen! Glad you found it inspiring!
xo Michael
Michael, this is GENIUS! I am absolutely sick of drinking my morning smoothie, but this sounds perfect! I LOVE having a bowl of something yummy so you have just solve my mornings! 🙂 Thank you!!!
Totally jonesing over your GOLD silverware!! 😛