Smoothie Bowl Recipes
This is more a method than a recipe for a thick smoothie bowl. The keys are to use frozen fruit and minimize the liquid in your smoothie bowl. I make these in a food processor, but use a high speed blender with a tamper stick if that's what you have. Don't forget lots of toppings!
Servings: 1 smoothie bowl
Calories: 335kcal
Ingredients
Chocolate Banana Smoothie Bowl
- 1 banana quartered and frozen
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons Chocolate SunButter
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
Berry Banana Smoothie Bowl
- 1 banana quartered and frozen
- 1 1/2 cups berries any type, frozen
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
Orange Mango Smoothie Bowl
- 1 cup mango frozen
- 1/2 banana quartered and frozen
- 2 mandarin oranges peeled and segmented, frozen
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
Instructions
- Add the ingredients for your chosen smoothie bowl into a food process bowl or a high speed blender with a tamper stick. You will need to add a bit more liquid if choosing to use a blender.
- Be patient -- open the lid and press the frozen fruit down into the blades a few times. This will take about 5 minutes to process. If needed, add 1/4 cup of almond milk or milk of choice to get it start coming together.
- Add the thick smoothie into a bowl and then add toppings as desired.
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Notes
*Nutrition facts are for Banana Berry Smoothie with no toppings added.
How to Make a Smoothie Bowl Thick: The trick to keeping smoothie bowls super thick is to not use very much liquid, and to use frozen fruit. This method is like making "nice cream," the vegan frozen fruit "ice cream" trend.
Can I substitute the coconut milk? You can use any milk you'd like in these bowls. Coconut milk lends a sweet tropical flavor and makes them extra creamy. Go ahead and use heavy whipping cream, almond milk, or even some yogurt in place of it.
How to Make a Smoothie Bowl without a Blender: These smoothie bowls use a food processor instead of a blender. The frozen fruit breaks down into a very thick, smooth consistency similar to soft serve ice cream.
How to Make Yogurt Smoothie Bowls: Instead of the coconut milk, add 1/4-1/2 cup of your favorite yogurt. I recommend using something unflavored and unsweetened, like a full fat Greek yogurt. The fruit has all the sweetness you need here!
Nutrition
Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 672mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 182IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 3mg