Super Thick Strawberry Smoothie Bowl
This creamy dreamy strawberry smoothie bowl is a refreshing breakfast made with only 4 ingredients! A super thick, dessert-like ,delicious and nutritious “to-die-for” creation that's fully customizable with all your favorite protein, fiber, healthy fat and nutrient-dense toppings!Smoothie bowls largely use the same ingredients as a regular smoothie but rely on more frozen elements and much less liquid. This means that, when blending using a high-speed blender or food processor, the fruits become a deliciously creamy, thick, soft-serve consistency.You can then transfer this creamy and refreshing mixture to a bowl and its so incredibly easy to transform it into a heartier, balanced meal with various toppings that provide protein, vitamins and nutrients to fuel your day.Why you will love this recipe: Easy: Make this strawberry smoothie bowl with only 4 ingredients in about 5 minutes. Keep the fruits in your freezer, and you can enjoy a strawberry bowl any time!Healthy: This strawberry smoothie bowl is a healthy breakfast filled with nutritious ingredients that are high in antioxidants and vitamins from the strawberries, banana and yogurt. It's a great way get in some healthy vitamins first thing in the morning.This strawberry smoothie bowl is one of my favorites -creamy, smooth, and naturally sweet. It kind of reminds me of ice cream (but healthy!) This is not a "replacement" for ice cream, but the creamy texture is similar!This balanced breakfast requires no cooking, no need to hover over a stove, and just a few minutes to prepare. Plus, the base thick strawberry smoothie bowl recipe already provides you with your entire daily vitamin C requirements, along with Vitamin E, potassium, folate, and tons of fiber. This can then be built on with your choice of toppings.The results are akin to a healthy nice cream bowl you can eat with a spoon and enjoy for breakfast. What’s not to love?!
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries, frozen
- 1 medium banana, sliced, frozen
- 1/3 cup milk of choice
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds - optional (will make it thicker)
Toppings
- Granola
- Fresh strawberry slices
- Hemp seeds
Instructions
- In a high speed blender or food processor add strawberries, banana, milk, and chia seeds. Blend on high for a minute, scrape down sides or use your tamper, and blend again.Blend until the smoothie bowl has a consistency of soft serve.Pour into bowl and top with granola, fresh strawberries, hemp seeds, and whatever else you desire!
Notes
Other additions to this smoothie bowl:
Protein powder (vanilla is delicious)
Honey or maple syrup for some extra sweetness
Peanut butter or another nut or seed butter
Greek or coconut yogurt