This recipe for a Apple Pie Smoothie Bowl combines a tasty combination of smooth and creamy textures for a delicious breakfast or snack that you can whip up in just 5 minutes.
It’s a refreshing recipe, loaded with good-for-you ingredients like frozen bananas and apples, oats, coconut cream and sweetened with dates. A super tasty way to start your day. It’s blended ingredients that taste like dessert.
What is a smoothie bowl made of?
A smoothie bowl is a thicker version of a regular smoothie. The base is still made by blending similar ingredients, such as fruits, vegetables, liquids, and add-ins, but with less liquids to give them a thicker consistency.
Frozen fruits, especially bananas, are a fantastic way to add thickness and creaminess to your smoothie bowl. Use less liquid compared to a regular smoothie. Start with a small amount of liquid and gradually add more as needed to reach the desired thickness.
The base of this smoothie bowl only requires four simple ingredients. But the fun part starts with the toppings. You can add any of your favorites! From shredded coconut, chopped nuts, fresh berries to granola – the possibilities are endless.
And the best part about this recipe is, you can make breakfast and snack time fun for the kids. Set out a variety of toppings and let them add their own special touch to their bowls.
Is this Smoothie Bowl healthy?
Apples are rich in vitamins, particularly vitamin C and vitamin A. They also provide dietary fiber, antioxidants, and natural sweetness. Bananas are a good source of potassium, vitamin B6, and dietary fiber.
Coconut cream is high in healthy fats, which can leave you feeling satisfied with extra energy. Dates are natural sweeteners, but you can also choose to use a honey or maple syrup substitute or other liquid sweeteners.
Smoothie bowls satisfy us better than their drinkable counterparts, too, because you can eat them with a spoon. They feel more like a legit meal, particularly when covered with our favorite smoothie toppings.
One of the best things about this smoothie bowl recipe is that it’s more a template than a recipe. You can play around with the ingredients all you want. The greens in this smoothie bowl are optional, but HIGHLY recommended! Honestly, you can’t even taste them. The benefits definitely out way not adding them in. You get a full serving of greens that will keep you fueled for wherever the day takes you!
Create your own masterpiece as your go-to smoothie bowl with its own perfect soft serve like texture. You can enjoy a delicious healthy dessert like treat for breakfast, lunch or a snack, colorful, tasty and easy to make. Doesn’t get any better than that!
A couple of reader comments:
Elizabeth S
This smoothie bowl was so rich and delicious! The perfect amount of sweet, rich, tart. I did add some shredded coconut, chia seeds, and granola as suggested. The perfect breakfast!
Janice D
I have been searching for new ideas for breakfast for my kids and this was perfect. I love all the fresh fruit and topping ideas. I even snuck in a bit of spinach and they were none the wiser!
Apple Pie Protein Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 apple (red or green), cored, chopped, frozen
- 1 banana, peeled, sliced, frozen
- 1/3 cup coconut cream or milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup rolled oats or quick oats
- 2 scoops protein or collagen peptides powder
- 2 dates, pitted
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Optional: handful of fresh spinach or kale
Toppings Optional
- Chopped apple
- Granola
- Chopped nuts
- Coconut flakes
- Drizzle of nut butter
- Seeds like hemp or chia
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender.Blend ingredients until smooth and creamy.Scoop out into 2 bowls with your favorite toppings on top.
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