Strawberry Smoothie Bowl
A super thick, creamy, and refreshing strawberry smoothie bowl made in 5 minutes using frozen fruit. Easy, customizable, and perfect for a healthy breakfast or energizing snack.
Equipment
- Blender A high-speed blender (like Vitamix or Blendtec) is highly recommended for the best texture and easiest blending of frozen fruit with minimal liquid. A powerful standard blender can also work, but may require more stopping, scraping, and patience.
- Tamper: If your blender comes with one, this tool is crucial for pushing down the frozen ingredients while blending, which helps achieve a thick consistency without needing extra liquid.
- Spatula: Useful for scraping down the sides of the blender jug and getting all the smoothie mixture out into the bowl.
- Serving Bowl: Any standard cereal or soup bowl works. Chilling it beforehand is recommended.
- Spoon: For eating the smoothie bowl.
- (Optional) Measuring Cups and Spoons: For accurately measuring ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 medium Frozen Banana sliced before freezing
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup Plant-Based Milk e.g., Almond, Oat, Soy - start with 1/4 cup
- 1-2 tbsp Vegan Yogurt Optional
Optional Boosters:
- 1 scoop Plant-Based Protein Powder Plain or Vanilla
- 1 tbsp Nut Butter Almond, Peanut, Cashew
- 1 tbsp Chia Seeds or Hemp Seeds
- 1-2 tsp Maple Syrup Optional, to taste
Toppings (Your Choice):
- Fresh Strawberries sliced
- Other Fresh Fruit Blueberries, Banana slices
- Granola
- Seeds Chia, Hemp, Pumpkin
- Nuts Almonds, Walnuts
- Shredded Coconut unsweetened
Instructions
- Prepare: Ensure strawberries and banana are fully frozen solid. Chill your serving bowl in the freezer for 5-10 minutes.
- Load Blender: Pour plant-based milk (starting with only 1/4 cup) and optional vegan yogurt into the blender first.
- Add Solids: Add the frozen strawberries, frozen banana slices, and any optional boosters (protein powder, nut butter, seeds).
- Blend: Secure the lid. Start the blender on low speed, then quickly increase to high. Use the tamper vigorously and continuously to push the frozen fruit down towards the blades, ensuring everything is moving and blending evenly. Blend until the mixture is thick, smooth, and creamy like soft-serve ice cream (usually 60-90 seconds in a high-speed blender).
- Troubleshooting: If the mixture is too thick and won't blend, add only 1 tablespoon more plant-based milk at a time, blending briefly after each addition. Be very cautious not to add too much liquid.
- Check Consistency: The texture should be very thick and hold its shape on a spoon. If it's too thin, add a bit more frozen fruit or 1 tbsp chia seeds and blend briefly.
- Serve: Immediately scrape the smoothie mixture into your chilled bowl. Work quickly to prevent melting.
- Add Toppings: Decorate with your desired toppings like fresh strawberry slices, granola, seeds, nuts, and a drizzle of nut butter.
- Enjoy: Grab a spoon and enjoy immediately!
NOTES :
- Frozen Fruit is Key: Do not substitute fresh fruit for frozen in the base; it's essential for the thick texture.
- Minimal Liquid: Start with the smallest amount of liquid and add more only if absolutely necessary for blending.
- Tamper Usage: If you have a tamper, use it actively – it's the secret to blending thick mixtures without adding excess liquid.
- Work Fast: Smoothie bowls melt quickly. Have toppings ready and serve right after blending.
- Customization: Feel free to swap fruits (use other frozen berries), add greens (like spinach), or adjust boosters to your liking. See main article notes for banana substitution ideas.
- Storage: Best consumed immediately. Not ideal for storing.
Notes
Nutrition Information:
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 398g based on 220g strawberries, 118g banana, 60ml milk)
- Calories: ~195 kcal
- Sugar: ~27 g (mostly natural sugars from fruit)
- Sodium: ~45 mg (primarily from plant milk, varies by brand)
- Fat: ~1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: ~0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~1 g (includes poly- and monounsaturated)
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~48 g
- Fiber: ~8.5 g
- Protein: ~2.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg