Lately I’ve been a bit obsessed with smoothie bowls (or as I call them, smoodie bowls).
The concept is simple and I’ve done it before here and here! But I believe this is my best version yet, and the trick is all in the blending method.
Come see how!
This recipe only requires 3 ingredients, 1 blender, and 5 minutes. Huzzah!
Simply add frozen bananas and frozen mixed berries to a blender and blend on low (this is key!) until it looks like Dip ‘n’ Dots (remember those?!). Then add a little (not too much!) non-dairy milk of choice – I like coconut – and protein powder if you’d like.
Blend some more on low, scraping down the sides until you have SOFT SERVE! Yes, a smoothie bowl is glorified soft serve and it’s so dang delicious. Hence the reason I can’t stop.
The best part about smoothie bowls is the toppings. I’ve been keeping it super simple recently and adding a spoonful each coconut flake, hemp seeds, and chia seeds for added nutrients, fiber, and protein.
Fruit makes a pretty addition but isn’t necessary since the entire bowl is made of fruit.
This recipe is so simple, but I hope you give it a try and love it! It’s:
Creamy
Fruity
Naturally sweet
Nutrient-rich
Healthy
Satisfying
& Quick!
This makes the perfect breakfast or snack when you’re in a rush but need something substantial (and want something pretty). It’s especially great for the summer months when we’re all looking for another way to cool down and keep time in the kitchen to a minimum.
If you try this bowl, let us know what you think! Leave a comment, rate it, and tag a picture #minimalistbaker on Instagram! We’d love to see your smoothie bowls in action. Cheers, friends!
My Go-To Smoothie Bowl (5 minutes!)
Ingredients
SMOOTHIE BOWL
- 1 heaping cup organic frozen mixed berries
- 1 small ripe banana (sliced and frozen)
- 2-3 Tbsp light coconut or almond milk (plus more as needed)
- 1 scoop plain or vanilla protein powder of choice* (optional)
TOPPINGS optional
- 1 Tbsp shredded unsweetened coconut (desiccated)
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 Tbsp hemp seeds
- Granola
- Fruit
Instructions
- Add frozen berries and banana to a blender and blend on low until small bits remain – see photo.
- Add a bit of coconut or almond milk and protein powder (optional), and blend on low again, scraping down sides as needed, until the mixture reaches a soft serve consistency (see photo).
- Scoop into 1-2 serving bowls (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) and top with desired toppings (optional). I prefer chia seeds, hemp seeds, and coconut, but strawberries, granola, and a nut or seed butter would be great here, too!
- Best when fresh, though leftovers keep in the freezer for 1-2 weeks. Let thaw before enjoying.
Video
Notes
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without toppings.
*If you’re looking for a blender recommendation, check out our shop page!
Naiana says
Thank you, this was the first smoothie bowl that worked for me!
However, I have a large Nutribullet and needed about an extra cup of almond milk. Anyway, topped with coconut shreds, chia & hemp seeds, and some homemade granola for perfection in a bowl!
Again, thanks for all the recipes. They have helped me have way more confidence on my vegan journey.:)
We love to hear this, Naiana! Thanks for the kind review, we’re so glad you enjoyed! xo
Nina says
Made this morning and loved it! Topped with peanut butter, shredded coconut, and granola. Will definitely make it again.
xoxo! Thanks, Nina!
M says
First time trying a smoothie bowl and I loved it! I added granola, honey, and fruit as toppings :)
Lovely, thanks for sharing!
riley says
hello I haven’t made this yet but i’m really excited to try. me and my friend are using this recipe for a healthy eating school project and is adding granola as a topping ok
Yes, of course!
Dana says
This was terrific! I’m new to smoothie bowls but based on this recipe, already in love! I didn’t have any milk on hand so actually used about 3 tbs of water, and it was fine! I added it at the same time as my fruit (all frozen- strawberries, peaches & banana) and continuously tamped down on slow speed (Vitamix). My daughter was so thrilled with her “ice cream!” We added pumpkin seeds, oats, flax and hemp hearts on top. No need for anything sweeter. Thanks for this!
Aw, love that! Thanks so much for sharing, Dana! xo
Maggie says
Thanks for posting your review. I don’t have my non dairy milk but have coconut water!!! Can’t wait to make this!
No question. Just a reply. 💗🙏💗
Katelyn Cooley says
It was good. I added some honey and oats as a topping and defrosted fruit with sugar. It took longer than 5 minutes. More like 20 minutes but it was good. I probably won’t be making this again because of the time but for the one-time thing, it tasted good with lots of honey.
Sorry to hear it was more time intensive than expected! We find recipes usually take longer the first time you make them and then faster once you become more familiar with the steps.
Anneka says
In the recipe you said that you top it with chia seeds but I’ve heard you aren’t supposed to eat raw chia seeds without letting them expand in liquid first. This looks so yummy and I’ll be making it for breakfast but are sure it’s okay to top with chia seeds?
Hi Anneka, we haven’t had an issue with consuming them dry, but feel free to omit for caution. Our understanding is that it’s more of an issue if something has an underlying condition such as swallowing problems.
K. says
Chia seeds are fine to eat raw
Melody says
Awesome!! I could have this all day haha. I had a question since I’m out of bananas now. How much maple syrup should I use instead?
Thank you for all your great recipes!
xoxo! Add maple syrup to taste!
Gadir Al-shoocha says
Can i do tjis but without bananas? Is there something i can replace it with? I am allergic
Hi Cadir, the banana helps make it creamy. You could try a small sliver of avocado and/or replace with frozen mango. Let us know if you try it!
savannah says
i have not yet made this recipe, but it sounds so delicious!! i am sooo excited to enjoy this delicious healthy snack!! #breakfasttomorrow!
Yay! Enjoy =) Let us know how it goes!
Kaiah says
Um I was wondering what blender that is. Ive been wanting that blender for a while but I dont know the brand. Thanks! :)
You can see our full blender review here!
Mia says
I have not made this yet, but I can NOT WAIT to make it!!!!!
I am still scrolling this website for more smoothie bowls and other yummy treats!!!!!!
Enjoy =)
Jasbaani Dhillon says
I tried it out again this time with vanilla extract it was great 👍 and I tried it again but with out vanilla extract and instead I added a little bit of plain yogurt on the side it was really refreshing so I recommend any of these two ideas.
Great! Thanks for sharing!
Jasbaani Dhillon says
This was and is a great recipe I have made it a few times but I honestly think it needs a little bit more flavour to it, maybe some vanilla extract or something els. Other than that I will continue making it.
Thanks for sharing, Jasbaani! For best flavor, we’d suggest using produce picked at peak freshness. Let us know if you try adding vanilla!
Marcus says
It tasted great but you have to really put in work to get this thing to blend properly at all. I have a Vitamix too so it’s not a blender issue. Everything in this is frozen and there’s no added liquid. It DOES NOT blend unless you do some serious tampering. Vitamix even specifically says in the book to not blend anything without some kind of liquid base.
I won’t be making again. I’ve found other smoothie bowls that are similar in quality that doesn’t need the 10 minutes of tamper pounding to blend correctly.
Hi Marcus, sorry to hear you had trouble with this one! There is coconut milk or almond milk. Perhaps you forgot to add it?
Yogss says
Is it okay to add dairy milk ?
Of course!
Beulah says
Made it this morning. Loved it.
Yay! Thanks for sharing!
Lisa says
Genius idea! Sometimes you want all the health benefits of a smoothie but you miss eating cereal. This satisfys both desires! Well done.
Agreed! So glad you enjoyed it, Lisa =)
Aman says
I made this for breakfast today. It was incredibly delicious. But never did I think it would be more filling than just a smoothie. It kept me full for way longer. I’ll be making them more often. Thank you for sharing this!
We’re so glad to hear it, Aman. Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Garrys friend says
yummy
Janine says
I would love to be able to check out more recipes on your site. Especially, the smoothie bowls. But so many ads are flashing, running, and slowing things down, I can’t move around.
Maybe you could remove all the noise so more people could look at the site.
Janine, thank you for the feedback! Although ads are what keeps our content free, we always want to prioritize user experience!
rafi says
I was wondering can i add spinach to the smoothie bowl? Thank you!
Sure! Though it may impact the color, depending on how much you add.
Oluseyi Babayeju says
This was a really great recipe. I topped it with cereal, strawberries, maple syrup, and bananas. It melts quickly so eat it fast. When I get protein powder I will try it again, but I guess it will taste just as good.
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Oluseyi! Thanks for sharing!
Claire says
The creaminess is amazing, but until I get a more powerful blender, here’s how I modified this bowl: (1) defrosted fruit on low power in the microwave and (2) added more milk to help blend. I used a mix of strawberries, mango, and pineapple for a tropical feel. Very delicious but longer than 5 minutes to prep for me.
Thanks for sharing, Claire!
Sonia says
So simple and yummy! I added a little of the earth balance peanut butter coconut oil blend to my smoothie base, then topped with a homemade granola and chia seeds! yum, I’ll definitely be making this again and trying new variations!
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Sonia. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Jenn says
This was a perfect snack for our family on this hot summer afternoon! So simple. Thanks!
We’re so glad everyone enjoyed it! Thanks so much for sharing, Jenn!
Mary says
I make this every single morning–never tire of it! I usually add more almond milk but I will follow your suggestion of using 2-3 tbs instead. I also top with some raw almonds and cacao nibs for added crunch with no added sugar. Thank you for posting!
We’re so glad you enjoy it, Mary! Thanks so much for sharing!
Anna says
was very easy to make, and tasted really good!
took me 10 minutes, but was my first time making an acai bowl!
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Anna! Thanks so much for sharing!
Madison says
This was the best smoothie bowl ever! It tasted like a sorbet and I would eat it for dessert. You have to try this recipe :-)
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Madison. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Lorraine S. says
I have tried at least a dozen recipes and all were to watery with not enough protein. This is by far THE BEST ever. Thick and creamy. Topped with some TVP for extra protein, shredded coconut, slivered almonds and some Trader Joe’s coconut toasted granola. DELISH
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Lorraine! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Maria says
Hey I was wondering if instead of using frozen berries can I use strawberries
Sure!
wini says
my first smoothie bowl and it turned out AMAZING! i topped mine with some protein granola and it was so filling :)
ella says
Thanks for the recipe it was so delicious! i did add 1 fresh banana and it was still creamy and really good
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Ella! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Gloria says
Can I use mango instead of strawberry and dairy milk instead of almond milk for this.
Sure!
Veronica says
i used half banana (not frozen) and sliced up the other half to add as a topping. still turned out really creamy! i also added a few chocolate chips as a topping, cheat day!
Ashley says
It seems unlikely that this recipe would have 0mg of potassium with the bananas! I know it’s hard to calculate, but I bet there are all kinds of essential vitamins and minerals in this smoothie bowl!
We’ll take another look. Thanks for sharing, Ashley!
Aira says
Do you need a frozen banana or can you just use frozen fruit and milk?
The banana helps make it thick and creamy instead of icy. But it should still be delicious without it.
Taylor Norman says
Thanks so much for an easy smoothie bowl recipe that the whole family loves
We’re so glad everyone enjoys it! Thanks for sharing!
abby says
do we have to blend the fruits in little bits? i have an ace blender from instant pot so i cant blend them.
Hi Abby, we aren’t quite sure what you’re asking as we aren’t familiar with that blender. Mind clarifying?
Anna says
This is the first time I’ve ever made a smoothie bowl and it was SO GOOD. I cant believe how sweet it is without any added sugar!! I put apple slices and granola on top of mine. I usually never comment on things but this was literally so good I have to comment
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Anna! Thanks so much for sharing!
Khuthi says
Thank you for the super tasty recipe, this was my first smoothie bowl and it came out beautifully. I will sure be making them more ?
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Khuthi. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Ellie says
Hi, I tried this and it was really good! But I only had almond milk and it’s not my favorite thing to put in smoothies so I replaced the milk for strawberry yogurt and a little bit of water. My blender is pretty difficult when I try to make things thick but but putting the little bit of water my blender was able to blend it. And if you’re wondering what kind of fruits I used, I used frozen strawberries, a bit of frozen mango, and half of a banana. I also put some sunflower seeds and cranberries on top and that added a bit more flavor too. I would definitely recommend making this it’s delicious!
Hi Ellie, Thanks so much for sharing. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Savanah Carrillo says
Love this! Do you know (roughly) about how many oz this amounts to?
Maybe about 16? Just an estimate though!
victoria suh says
the smoothie bowl tastes amazing but i had a problem when blending the frozen fruit and banana. my blender couldn’t blend at all without the milk.
Hmm, would you mind sharing the blender you have?
Victoria says
I use the nutribullet blender
Ahh, that’s probably why. It works better with a high-speed upright blender such as one of these: https://minimalistbaker.com/best-blenders-review-vitamix-kitchenaid-blendtec/
Carla says
I made it this morning and added a 1/4 cup of cooked lentils.. It gave it a much needed thickness as well as a boost of protein :) flavour was not affected!
Clever! Thanks for sharing!
Ashlee says
hello! I was wondering if I could use regular milk since I am not vegan and don’t have almond/coconut milk in my house. also can I use a hand blender? thanks!
The milk substitution is fine! We aren’t sure a hand blender would work though. But let us know if you give it a try!
Jennifer Rinaldo says
Hello, Mrs Minimalist Baker!
LOVE your recipes! Cannot wait to try more of them! Question though: Acai bowls. I had one in Hawaii (Choice Restaurant) recently. It was “unsweetened acai puree, with banana, strawberries, coconut, and granola all topped with honey.”
I was wondering if you’ve ever had anything like this or have a recipe/post of something of this sort. It was SO delicious but I need some direction to attempt to replicate.
Thank you so much for all your wonderful recipes! I love your cookbook, too!
Jennifer
Hi Jennifer, we have a recipe that might be similar: https://minimalistbaker.com/pbj-acai-bowls/. Perhaps omit the peanut butter powder, use unsweetened coconut milk for the milk, reduce the banana, and add frozen strawberries. Let us know if you give it a try!
Priscilla says
I went to walmart, in the aisle where they have the protein powders, i grabbed an organic acai maqui bowl mix, literally for smoothie bowls, it’s so good! and it has directions on how to make the smoothie bowl. It was $10.64 , but i believe it will be worth it because your only supposed to use 2 tbsp per recipe, i’ll get lots of smoothie bowls out of this. Just a suggestion. But i’m also going to try Minimalist’s bakers recipe now.
Thanks for sharing, Priscilla!
Haosi says
Can the smoothie be made the night before and kept in the fridge for the next morning?
It will become liquidy if left in the fridge overnight and is best when fresh or it can be stored in the freezer.
Laila Oloriegbe says
Very tasty!! Will be making again!!!
Asia Thompson says
I have a vita mix and still found this in possible to blend. I have no idea what I am doing wrong. Each time I try to blend frozen berries and frozen bananas it gets too thick and stuck on the blender blades. If I add too much milk it gets too thin. Any tips?
Scrape down the sides as it’s blending / use the wand. It takes a little time / practice / patience!
Tammy says
I have the same issue with my vita mix. I often leave the fruit to soften/unthaw a wee bit before blending it.
Katrina says
It looks Delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I cant wait to make it myself ? ?
Enjoy :)
John says
Quick and easy recipe that is very tasty. I used topped the smoothie with kiwi, granola & desiccated coconut ?
xoxo!
Caitlin says
I made this smoothie bowl this morning however even though I followed the instructions it still turned out like soup. It tasted good though but next time I’ll add another banana or some more frozen fruit. I added a strawberry outshine bar to give a strawberry flavor And that probably wasn’t a good idea. Great recipe and I’ll be making this again.
Mariah Crawford says
I love this recipe it’s just my blender doesn’t have a low setting it’s just high setting so mine was like the picture it was liquidy.
Talia says
I used a spoonful of vanilla Greek yogurt instead of milk, left out the protein powder, and topped with bananas, strawberries, granola, and chia seeds. I wish I had some honey to drizzle on top, but it was still absolutely delicious! My smoothies are usually too runny, so I’m thrilled that this recipe helped me achieve that soft serve consistency!
Kate caballero says
Loved that Greek Yogurt idea! Gonna try this out right now, thanks so much made it exactly like you but no chia seeds cause I’m a little allergic to those! Thank you!!
Alaa Takhtash says
What can be substituted for protein powder?
Feel free to leave it out!
Tarni says
Can you use just 1 of the frozen berries? It sounds sooo good.
That should work! Let us know if you give it a try!
Jamie says
Made these for the whole family this morning (minus any protein powder). Fantastic flavor and consistency! We all felt full till lunch and energy was at max. Trying the matcha bowl tomorrow and so excited. Thank you :)
Merilla says
I loved this super easy recipe and how customizable the toppings are (I used coconut flakes, vegan chocolate chips, strawberries, hemp, chia, and flax seeds, peanut butter, and protein powder). I felt full and satisfied all morning into the early afternoon! I ended up putting the almond milk in with the fruit since my blender wasn’t cooperating well with just the frozen fruit, but still ended up with a soft serve texture.
So glad you like this, Merilla! Thanks for sharing your modifications!
Mimi says
Awesome! Slow-blending really does make a difference! I used banana and raspberries, plus my protein powder, a squirt of lemon, and almond milk. I topped it with chia/hemp seeds and a drizzle of yogurt. It came out so good!
Jaki says
This looks delicious! I wanted to make this for breakfast, but it looks like you are using frozen bananas. So, you actually need to prepare for it the night before? Or can you freeze the bananas a couple hours before? Thanks!
You can freeze them a couple hours before and that should be fine!
Jaki says
Thanks for replying!
Olivia says
Can you use normal milk? Such as lite milk???
-olivia
Karo says
I absolutely love and adore you! I am a vegan chef myself, I run my own vegan cafe in Lisbon, Portugal and you are a huge inspiration to me…. I have been playing around with smoothie bowls for a while now and just wanted to ask you do you think in your opinion do the bananas need to be frozen? Or can it just be a normal banana and then frozen berries for example? I have tried both ways and I just don’t want the bowl to be too frozen….. whats your opinion? Thanks again for your amazing work, much vegan love to you.
I think both ways work, but we love to use a frozen banana and frozen berries to get a thick consistency but as long as one or the other is frozen, you should be fine!
Luciana Gogers says
I’m Luciana & My 6 Years Old girls both we love to drink Juice & Smoothie. Your Recipe is just Awesome, I gonna make it tomorrow/today. Thanks for your Dedication
We hope you love it, Luciana!
Kandace says
Hello!
You noted that you don’t love most vegan protein powders…do you mind sharing why?
Hi Kandace! Have you checked out our protein powder review? You can find it here!
Myra says
Came out really liquid-y. I followed the exact measurements and even blended slowly for that same reason. Wont try again as it just wasted ingredients.
Hi Myra, sorry to hear that! We’re not sure how 2-3 Tbsp dairy-free milk could make it so liquid-y. Did you change anything else?
lorie says
Hello! i was wondering if you could make this with regular skim milk instead of almond/coconut milk?
Yes, that should work!
Rose says
This was great! First attempt making my own smoothie bowl and it tasted so good! I did mine in the nutribullet so it was a little difficult to get the right consistency but I poured it out into a bowl and put it in the freezer for a couple of minutes and it worked perfectly! I topped mine with toasted almonds, pecans, sunflower seed, coconut and banana and drizzled raw honey on top. Def would recommend and make again
Christina says
Omg!! I made it this morning for breakfast and it’s delicious. Hands down the best smoothie bowl. You can add whatever you like on top. Thanks it’s amazing ?
Woot woot! We are glad you loved it, Christina!
Cassandra says
I made a blueberry mango smoothie bowl. It doesn’t sound good but is delicious. I put Greek yogurt on top for my protein. If you don’t have protein powder just use Greek yogurt it helps put some tartness in there and gives you protein.
Yum! Sounds delicious, Cassandra!
Andrea says
Hi! Was wondering if you had any substitutes for the almond milk?
Thank you!
Sarah says
This looks perfectly thick, smooth, and delicious! I’m thinking about getting a Blendtec because my nutribullet won’t get my smoothie bowls thick enough to my liking. Mind telling me which model you have?
Thanks so much!
Hi Sarah! We really like this one.
Elke Galvin says
Do you have a smoothie bowl cook book out there that I could buy?
They are SO delicious!
Hi! We don’t but are glad you enjoy this one!
Ashley Sofilkanich says
I’m freezing my fruits at the moment so that I can have the smoothie bowl for breakfast tomorrow morning. Just wondering if I can use dairy milk since I am not a vegan?
Yes you can!
Mette says
Thank you! I’ve never been able to do a good smoothie bowl. The trick about doing the fruit and slow was just want it needed! You have completely changed my smoothie bowl game ??
Laura says
Quick question about frozen bananas: do you peel, chop, THEN freeze? Or do you contend with frozen peel…with a mitten and knife?
Hi Laura! I recommend slicing up a banana, laying it out on parchment on a baking sheet, freezing and then storing in a resealable freezer bag!
Laura says
i am a vegan newbie… i am very grateful to have found your site as every recipe i’ve made have been absolutely delicious. i’ve shared them with co-workers who are not vegans and they love them too!
thank you!
Danny says
it was shit, never made this it was horrible i wanted to kill myself when i ate it
Michelle Evans says
This will be my first attempt at making this! I thought I had all the ingredients. Looks like I need to make another trip to the store. I didn’t think about freezing the fruit. That’s a wonderful idea!! This whole time I thought yogurt was one of the main ingredients. I was so wrong! 🤦♀️ Can’t wait to make it and have the hubby try it!
Let us know how it goes!
Emily says
Love this recipe but it’s a little sour..any advice for helping that???
Hi! Hmm.. It could be the type of frozen berries that you used?
PHOEBE says
IM 10 AND I THINK ITS AMAZING
Jay says
Hi,
One thing I like most about your blog is the colour scheme. Such an inspiration and motivation to eat healthy!
Jay,
brainsANDbeans
Kelli says
Hey! I call them smoodies too! #smoodieforlife
Juianne says
Thank you for sharing the secret of making the perfect consistency smoothie bowl! I have read so many instructions, and never did they say to blend on low and it’s life-changing! So good!
Laura says
I love the idea of this smoothie bowl, but I have an aversion to the taste of bananas. Ive tried other recipes for smoothies and smoothie bowls which all require bananas but they then end up tasting like banana.
Before I go make this and then waste it, does this smoothie bowl taste like banana or am I safe?
Miranda says
I don’t know if this tastes like banana, but I read another recipe and it said to freeze under ripe banana’s rather than ripe ones if you want less of a banana flavor.
Suzanne says
Made this today and it was amazing :)
Jazmine says
I thought frozen berries would break a blender if there was no liquid?
Hmm that has not been our experience with our blender!
The girl Joey says
I did not have a problem with it, it did take a while to beack them down but it worked. If you are worried about it you could use mushy bananas ease the process
rhian says
i made this smoothie bowl after attempting and failing at making one without a recipe. the recipe was so simple and tasty that i made a second one right after! i highly recommend this recipe.
Katie says
Do the chia seeds soften even if added on top & not mixed in?
I K says
This looks like a beautiful and simple recipe to try out! I was just wondering whether it’s possible to substitute the 2-3 tablespoons of milk with coconut water. Will it make a difference at all?
rhian says
it will not, i used both coconut water and cranberry juice instead of the milk, you might have to add a bit more though.
Bonnie says
Just made it this morning for breakfast. It;s delicious! I will definitely be making it again:)
stylemelauren says
This looks so good! I make a smoothie every morning but didn’t know the tip about doing the frozen fruit first.. WHOOPS. I’m sure tomorrow’s will be even better :) Thanks for the tip!
XO
Paula says
I just made this for the third time for breakfast and it’s super delicious!! Today I added some leftover ‘oat pulp’ from making oat milk and it worked really well, too! It’s much more filling but just as delicious.
Kelly Marie says
A friend of mine introduced me to using avocado in my smoothies. Because I’m cutting back on sugar… even natural sugars I often use avocados to replace bananas and add a few drops of liquid stevia. This is a good substitute for bananas. I also use Avocado’s as a base in many of my dressings and sauces.
Two years ago I would have never tried such a thing just because I thought I didn’t like avocados. They make things incredibly creamy, they’re nutrient dense with good fats and they really have a very neutral taste.
elizabeth @ Pineapples and Polka Dots says
I’ve never had a smoothie bowl, but this is an awesome idea! Yours is so pretty, definitely an enticing way to start the day, or have for a super healthy light lunch. :)
Kellie says
Simple and delicious! The blending on low really made the difference!
Myra Nicole says
This is absolutely beautiful, and looks so good! It is a perfect summer snack!
Samantha says
Hi! Bananas are great for making smoothies creamy, but I have a banana intolerance… Do you have any suggestions for a substitute that doesn’t add an overwhelming flavor? I prefer my smoothies to be creamy rather than frozen-y.
Thank you!
Yes! Freeze almond milk or coconut milk into ice cubes and make that your base!
Becky says
That is a great idea! I am not a big breakfast person but I started eating oatmeal to lower my cholesterol and I do smoothies too. I feel good (not heavy) and ready to start my day. I don’t always have bananas on hand and that sounds like a nice change. I can’t wait to try it.
Mshia says
You can also buy coconut cubes
Vicki says
Looks great and I make smoothies, often. Thanks for the vegan protein suggestions. Have you ever tried Garden of Life Raw Protein, a vegan, gluten free, dairy free and soy free protein powder?
Yes! It’s my new favorite!
Cassie says
Delicious! I’ve heard that adding the liquid from a can of beans actually does a great job at thickening smoothies! Never tried it, but I feel daring!
Charlotte says
WOW! Another great recipe. I love smoothie bowls. I frequently visit our local Vitality Bowl. They use organic fruit, when in season. A large bowl is about $15 (including tip). This recipe allows control of the quality of the ingred. and you can make it at home very inexpensively. The cost for my smoothie bowl habit is going to go way, way down!
Thank you so much,
Charlotte
AJ says
I love seeing these wonderful healthy recipes but it bothers me to read unsolicited comments criticizing other posters diets. There are a lot of gurus out there and each person has to do their own research and then make their own decisions. I follow the rules I’ve set for myself and allow everyone else to do the same.
Charlotte says
I came back to this site to print this and several other recipes. I was surprised, to say the least, at your comment to me. I also love the wonderful recipes on this site. My comment was just that, a comment which was a very big thank you to The Minimalist Baker! I wish to respond as I did NOT NOR did I have ANY intention of criticizing and/or advising ANYONE! I definitely believe and practice the “Live and Let Live” idiom.
AJ says
I’m so sorry! My comment was not meant to be directed to you! At the
beginning of this thread, there were comments about a poster’s diet. I felt badly for that person. I messed up in somehow connecting my comment to your lovely post.
Charlotte says
No problem. Thank you for your response! Sorry for the misunderstanding.
Jp says
Yep
connie says
your little misunderstanding and subsequent apologies and generalize kindness to each other made my day. ah, the internet needs more of this!
Court says
Love this recipe, similar to my go-to.
Just letting you know, I think your nutritional info is wrong. It says 2.8 g of protein, which would be impossible using any of those protein powders.
Hope that helps!
xo
Kaiti says
See her notes. :)
Lukas says
Very impressive pictures. Wish I could do such amazing pictures of my meals too. Would you mind telling me, which camera you are using?
Best Regards,
Purpletoaster
Lukas says
Looks great on me. Smoothie are always awesome, thank you for sharing this quick recipe. When you’re in a hurry and you still can get yourself a smoothie…awesome. Your pictures look delicious by the way!
Best Regards,
PurpleToaster
Liz says
I make smoothies all the time but avoid banana since it tends to make everything taste like banana (surprisingly enough ?)…which isn’t my favorite. Does this recipe taste a lot like banana?
Maggie says
The berries overpower the banana flavor!
I agree, the bananas aren’t the primary flavor. Use more berries if you’re concerned!
Yvette says
I avoid using bananas altogether because it seems I have an intolerance/allergic reaction to them. I use all frozen berries and an acai frozen blend. It tastes great!
Carrie says
I see you’re using a Blendtec. What setting do you use to blend on “low”? Are you just using the speed up and down buttons?
I just use the speed up and down buttons!
Mali Nikoline says
I don’t understand how your blender is able to do anything without fluid whatsoever, I thought the best was to add some fluid first, then frozen stuff…
If you have it on the lowest speed that should work!
Akino says
This looks so yummy! I’ve actually been making a similar smoothie recently, but I definitely want to give this a try! Thanks for sharing :)
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Heidi @ Red Checkered Tablecloth says
Your photos are beautiful!!! We’ve been experimenting more with smoothies this summer. We use a Ninja blender with the motor attachment on top. We simply push down to blend (aka, we don’t have a “low” setting). I’m curious to see if we can get a “soft serve” or not.
Maggie says
You can! It operates similarly to a food processor :-)
Thanks Heidi!!
Trina says
Just made this for breakfast! It’s so easy and simple to make and tastes delicious! (And it’s healthy, too!) Definitely keeping this recipe!
Laura ~ Raise Your Garden says
I’m not strictly vegan so breakfasts are usually 5 eggs for me and blueberries. And I’ve been eating that for almost 10 years straight now. So ready for something different!!! Thank you for sharing this. I’m such a creature of habit that it’s hard for me to change boring eating habits.
Aleksandra says
Looks absolutely delicious!
LIL YACHTY says
Thanks! I am a ten year old I wont say who and i made your smothie bowl it was amazing thanyou so much!
LIL YACHTY says
Sorry my spelling is wonky!
We’re so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing!
deepika says
what’s the name of this smoothie
We’ve named it “My Go-To Smoothie Bowl”, but it could also be called a Berry Smoothie Bowl