Looking for a healthy breakfast that not only tastes great but is also guaranteed to keep you full and happy for hours? This recipe is it! Ready in just 5 minutes, this smoothie bowl is perfect for any time of day. Its packed with antioxidants, healthy fats, fiber and is protein-rich making it a super yummy, easy, zesty, boost to your day!

If you love smoothie bowls, this recipe is for you. Waking up in the morning is always better with a delicious breakfast. But why settle for the same old cereal when you can make something a bit special?

Smoothie bowls are similar to smoothies but tend to be thicker, so they are ‘eaten’ rather than drunk. bowl. And….its all for you…no need to share. This smoothie bowl is designed to serve one hungry person – and takes less than 10 minutes to assemble!

This coffee protein smoothie bowl is perfect for any time of the day really!  Top with whatever fruits or nuts or to take it up a few levels in nutrition by topping it with whipped coconut cream – recipe below in notes. Then grab your spoon and get ready for a bowl of delightfully refreshing goodness! Not only is this smoothie bowl a great pick-me-up, but with a bold, latte-like flavor that’s easy to customize, it’s the perfect balance of comfort and energy. You get your protein, greens (if you want to add them), healthy fats and fruit all in one delicious smoothie bowl. A fun, delicious bowl of goodness full of nutrients that kinda feels like dessert. Yum!

Why you will love this healthy coffee smoothie bowl:

A very easy way to increase your fruit and vegetable intake. The majority of people do not meet the recommended daily intakes for fruit and vegetables – in fact, they fall quite far from it! Blending them into a smoothie bowl can be a convenient way to boost your diet. This is a nourishing, balanced recipe. Naturally sweetened so you will actually want to drink/eat it! Obviously the most important factor here is the taste of this coffee smoothie. It’s sweet tasting thanks to the use of banana, oats and sweet dates.

Are smoothie bowls actually healthy?

Smoothie bowls can be a healthy snack or even a quick breakfast or lunch if you want something light and fresh. This particular recipe is nutritionally balanced with protein, carbohydrates and fats. It provides fibre as this is a smoothie bowl, not a juice (where typically the fibres are removed from the fruit/veggies).

It really depends on what goes into the smoothie for it to be considered healthy! Keep in mind also that one specific meal/snack/recipe doesn’t make you ‘healthy’. Health is more about your overall eating pattern over a long period of time – so there’s room for smoothie bowls and plenty of other foods, too.

Smoothie bowls are a trend that I am definitely on board with. Who wouldn’t want to eat a super thick smoothie with a spoon and a ton of delicious toppings? I tend to go for acai, coconut type bowls, BUT, this coffee one is SO good I simply cannot resist and will be making it on rotation going forward. It is chock full (ha, no pun intended), of superfoods and antioxidants and good-for-you ingredients. Make this when you need a fun and different breakfast from your regular routine!

People sometimes question whether a smoothie bowl is healthy. Well, let me tell you, smoothie and smoothie bowls absolutely CAN be a healthy choice – so long as they are what is considered a balanced meal! The idea of a balanced meal is one that contains – 40% carbohydrates, 30% protein, 30% healthy fats. If its unbalanced, such as when you have a high amount of carbohydrates, little protein or healthy fat, it is not so healthy and will spike your blood sugar level for hours.

Balanced meals have a less severe effect on our blood sugar levels so after eating, our hunger hormone leptin decreases, and the appetite-suppressing hormone ghrelin is raised. This allows us to stay full for longer, and get on with our day without searching for a snack every half hour. Smoothies and bowls that provide a balanced nutrient profile ARE a healthy choice. They will keep you fuller for longer, provide you with a variety of vitamins and minerals to nourish your cells, and maintain steady blood sugar levels to keep you functioning at your very best!

So, go ahead – you are allowed to switch out the hot coffee mug for a cool and whipped bowl of coffee and frozen bananas. Yes, that’s right, with this recipe we are making a coffee banana smoothie bowl loaded with sweet and savory. A tasty, healthy sweet treat for both children and adults alike. It takes on the characteristics of ice-cream, yet, contains a wide array of vitamins and nutrients from the blended fruit.

Why you will love this recipe:

Easy to make: You only need 8 ingredients for the coffee protein shake to come together. Plus of course, your choice of toppings.
Customizable: There are so many ways to make this smoothie unique to your personal preference based on add-ins, substitutions, or toppings!
Flavorful: For anyone who the taste of coffee or a decadent latte, this smoothie bowl recipe will be right up your alley.
Healthy: With 28 grams of protein, dairy-free, gluten-free, paleo (if needed),  this coffee smoothie bowl ticks all the boxes.

Coffee Protein Smoothie Bowl For One

Make coffee fun, have it chilled and in a bowl! Creamy smoothie bowl packed with energizing ingredients with 28 grams of protein and a deliciously comforting latte flavor.  

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword clean eating breakfast, clean eating dessert or snack, coffee protein smoothie bowl for one, coffee smoothie bowl protein single serve, single serving coffee smoothie protein bowl

Servings 1

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cold brewed coffee or 1 teaspoon instant coffee
• 1 banana, sliced, frozen
• 1/2 cup almond or oat milk
• 2 dates, or 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1 scoop protein or collagen peptides powder
• 1 tablespoon almond (or any other nut or seed) butter
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Optional Extra

• 1/2 cup spinach or any other greens for a superfood boost

Toppings Optional

• Dollop of whipped coconut cream – recipe below in notes
• Drizzle nut butter
• Chocolate chips or shavings
• Chopped nuts
• Shredded coconut

Instructions

• Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender, and blend for 1-2 minutes until you get a smooth and creamy texture.

  Taste the smoothie mixture, adding more milk if it is too thick or adding more sweetener if it’s not sweet enough. Pour into a cup or mason jar. Top with your chosen toppings and enjoy immediately, or store in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

  Notes: If you are usually crunched for time in the morning, place all of the non-frozen ingredients in your blender’s jar and place it in the fridge the night before. Add the frozen ingredients in the morning and blend!

Notes

Homemade Whipped Coconut Cream

Add even more nutrition and healthy qualities to many other dishes with nutrient-dense fluffy, whipped coconut cream.

It’s a dairy-free dessert topping that is not overly sweet and made with simple ingredients. This whipped coconut cream is just as thick, luscious, and creamy as dairy-full whipped cream and ideal for topping cakes, tarts, puddings, hot cocoa, and more.

Made with just 3 ingredients in 5 minutes of active time. Be sure to chill the canned coconut cream or milk the day before you need it.

Packed with healthy fats, tons of other good stuff and amazing flavour to help support a healthy, fit body.

Go here for the simple recipe:  Whipped Coconut Cream 

 

 

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