This final smoothie bowl recipe is tremendous simple to make with simply 5 components plus all of your favourite toppings! Itβs thick, creamy, refreshing and nice for breakfast or a snack.
I used to seek out it not possible to have a smoothie for breakfast as a result of I would likeΒ one thing to chew to ensure that my mind to register that Iβm consuming a meal. Plus, I drink smoothies with a straw so quickβ¦ theyβre gone in like 10 seconds. However thereβs any simple answer and itβs known as a smoothie bowl!
You make a thick smoothie base, load it up with toppings (which supplies you one thing to munch on) and eat it with a spoon. Itβs cool, refreshing and full of good-for-you components. Seize your spoon and dive in!
Why Youβll Love This Smoothie Bowl
- Simple β Itβs comes collectively very quickly in any respectβ¦ simply add every part to a blender, mix, pour right into a bowl, add your toppings and luxuriate in.
- Wholesome β This bowl is packed filled with fiber and protein and makes an incredible, well-rounded breakfast or wholesome snack.
- Cheaper β smoothie bowls from a smoothie store are typically so dear, however theyβre fairly cheap to make at house.
Substances Wanted
The components used to make a smoothie bowl can differ, however the base is usually at all times frozen fruit! Listed below are the principle components I exploit to make my final smoothie bowl:
- frozen banana β frozen banana helps thicken the smoothie and provides slightly sweetness. Take a look at my how one can freeze bananas information for ideas and tips! If you happen to donβt like banana, you may strive swapping for frozen avocado chunks, frozen mango and even frozen zucchini for the thickener. If you happen to use the avocado or zucchini you could want so as to add slightly maple syrup, medjool dates or honey for further sweetness.
- proteinΒ powder β You should use vanilla or chocolate protein powder! If you happen to donβt wish to use protein powder, you may skip it.
- frozen berries β any frozen berries will do. My favourite choices are frozen strawberries, blueberries and/or cherries. It’s also possible to use a bag of blended berries
- unsweetened almond milk β any dairy-free milk (or common milk) will work right here!
- almond butter or peanut butter β any nut butter you may sub for sunflower seed butter you probably have a nut allergy.
Topping Concepts
Okay, that is the enjoyable half and the choices are actually countless right here! Get inventive along with your smoothie bowl toppings. Listed below are a few of my go-to toppings:
- contemporary banana β slice contemporary bananas for added sweetness!
- contemporary berries β I like utilizing a mix of strawberries and blueberries however any contemporary berry works! It’s also possible to do freeze dried berries
- granola β wish to add some texture to your smoothie bowl? Add crunchy granola on high! Attempt my home made granola or this hemp granola.
- almond butter or peanut butter β canβt go flawed with slightly further nut butter drizzled on high.
- chia seeds β add in wholesome fat, fiber and texture with chia seeds.
- coconut β mmm add toasted coconut or shredded coconut for added sweetness and crunchy!
- chocolate β make this extra of a dessert and add some chocolate chips or melted chocolate drizzled on high. You can even do a home made magic shell!
Learn how to Make a Smoothie Bowl
Step 1: Collect all of your components and place them in a high-power blender.
Step 2: Mix till clean and serve instantly along with your favourite toppings!
Learn how to Make Your Bowl Thicker?
Nothing is worse than a melty smoothie bowl thatβs laborious to eat with a spoon. If you happen to mix up your smoothie and are wishing it was thicker, listed here are some issues to strive:
- Use much less liquid β this gainedβt essential repair a liquidy smoothie bowl, however itβs one thing to recollect subsequent time you make a smoothie bowl! Much less liquid = a thicker smoothie bowl.
- Add frozen fruit or veggies β yep, including extra frozen fruit or veggies will assist thicken your smoothie. I like including frozen zucchini or frozen cauliflower rice! They add any taste however thicken the smoothie proper up!
- Add avocado β add 1 / 4 or half of an avocado when mixing for an on the spot thickener!
- Add chia seeds β chia seeds take in liquid and can make your smoothie thick like this blended chocolate chia pudding.
- Add xanthan gum β I donβt use this ingredient usually, however when youβre seeking to immediately thicken up a smoothie bowl, xantham gum works nice. Simply know that slightly goes a good distance so begin with 1/2-1 teaspoon.
Extra Smoothie Recipes to Attempt
Be sure you try all the smoothie recipes on EBF!
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