Packed with fresh fruit, this Easy Strawberry Smoothie Bowl is a refreshing way to start your day. Customize it with your favorite healthy toppings! Gluten-free and vegan.
We all need an easy breakfast idea that is delicious and a fun way to meet our dietary needs. My favorite part of a smoothie bowl is its similarity in texture to ice cream. In a healthy way, of course.
Full of strawberry flavor and natural ingredients, I know you'll enjoy this healthy smoothie bowl.
Why you'll love this recipe:
- Easy way to have a healthy breakfast
- No added sugar
- Customize with your favorite toppings
- Nutritious ingredients
Ingredients and substitutions
Here are a few quick notes about the ingredients in this recipe. You can see a complete list of ingredients and instructions in the recipe card below.
Strawberries - Our star ingredient is rich in vitamin C. Hull and freeze your fresh strawberries or buy frozen strawberries. Frozen fruit means no need for ice cubes!
Banana - Slice and freeze a fresh banana or buy frozen bananas. This ingredient is what helps create a creamy smoothie bowl!
Unsweetened almond milk - Any unsweetened plant-based milk like coconut milk or oat milk will work! If dairy is not an issue, regular milk is also an option.
Ground flaxseed - A great source of plant-based protein and fiber and healthy fats. Chia seeds would make a great substitute.
Pure vanilla extract - Quality vanilla extract is best and it really brings out the natural sweetness in this strawberry smoothie recipe without extra sugar.
Optional ingredients - Add-ins like collagen powder, vanilla protein powder for a stronger vanilla flavor, or your protein powder of choice work great in this recipe.
The perfect breakfast bowl needs toppings, right?
Optional toppings - The best smoothie bowl toppings include fresh fruit like strawberry slices, seeds, nuts, a drizzle of nut butter, granola, coconut flakes, cereal, or even chocolate chips!
Step-by-step instructions
Before you start: Get out all ingredients, this goes quickly!
Step 1: Place almond milk and vanilla in the bowl of a blender followed by frozen banana, strawberries, and flaxseed.
Step 2: Blend on high until smooth and creamy. (Stop and scrape down the sides of the blender during the blending process if needed).
Tips
- Using frozen bananas and frozen strawberries allows us to skip the need for ice cubes. Slice the banana and hull the fresh strawberries and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place in the freezer until frozen solid then transfer the fruit to a freezer-safe ziploc bag.
- This banana smoothie recipe relies on the natural sweetness of frozen fruits. Feel free to add a little bit of the sweetener of your choice like maple syrup, agave nectar, or natural honey to make it a little sweeter.
- Unlike a traditional smoothie, smoothie bowls are best with a thick consistency, but adjust the milk of choice amount based on the desire for a thicker or thinner smoothie. This may be needed if adding protein or collagen powder.
- If you don't have a high-speed blender, you can whip this up in the food processor!
FAQs
Since smoothie bowls contain lots of fruit, it is a delicious way to get fiber, protein, vitamins, and other nutrients. When it comes to toppings, measuring them can be helpful to contain calorie intake per serving.
This healthy strawberry smoothie bowl uses almond milk, but plant-based milk, yogurt, coconut water, or yogurt are all great liquids to add.
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📖 Recipe
Strawberry Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 medium frozen banana, sliced see notes
- 1 ½ cups frozen strawberries see notes
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
Optional Toppings
- fresh fruit
- nuts
- seeds
- granola
Instructions
- Place almond milk and vanilla in the bowl of a blender followed by frozen banana, strawberries, and flaxseed.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy. (Stop and scrape down the sides of the blender during the blending process if needed).
Notes
- Using frozen bananas and frozen strawberries allows us to skip the need for ice cubes. You can buy frozen or use fresh. If using fresh fruit: Slice the banana and hull the fresh strawberries and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place in the freezer until frozen solid then transfer the fruit to a freezer-safe ziploc bag.
- This recipe relies on the natural sweetness of frozen fruits. Feel free to add a little bit of the sweetener of your choice.
- Smoothie bowls are best with a thick consistency, but adjust the milk of choice amount based on the desire for a thicker or thinner smoothie. This may be needed if adding protein or collagen powder.
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