They look like an outrageous treat, but smoothie bowls are also packed with superfood ingredients—and they couldn’t be simpler to whip up. Make a lusciously thick smoothie, top it with your favorite sliced fruit and crunchy seeds, and style it pretty. There are so many flavorful ways you can spin it, you can’t go wrong!
Get inspired with this gorgeous recipe roundup, featuring top healthy food bloggers from around the web. And scroll to the bottom for a basic recipe, so you can give it a whirl, too.
Green Smoothie Bowl
Photo courtesy of Kitchen Confidante
Breakfast Açaí Bowl
Photo courtesy of Rosalie Ruardy
Inner Goddess Raspberry Breakfast Bowls
Photo courtesy of Pinch of Yum
Smoothie Bowl with Blueberries and Figs
Photo courtesy of Dear Crissy (dearcrissy)
Mango Smoothie Bowl
Photo courtesy of Downshiftology
Pineapple Smoothie Bowl
Photo courtesy of Kitchen Confidante
Carrot Cake Smoothie Bowl
Photo courtesy of Broma Bakery
Peach Pie Smoothie Bowl
Photo courtesy of Recipe Runner
Apple Pie Smoothie Bowls
Photo courtesy of Fit Foodie Finds
Dark Cherry Smoothie Bowl
Photo courtesy of Downshiftology
Basic Smoothie Bowl Recipe
Start with your favorite smoothie base, featuring fresh fruit (berries, mango, pineapple) and some liquid to loosen it (coconut or almond milk). You could add something for creaminess (banana, avocado) and a handful of dark greens (yes, kale). Then pour your smoothie into a bowl, and get gorgeous with fruit, nuts, seeds, and a drizzle of something sweet. This classic version gives a nod to Hawaii and Brazil with the inclusion of açaí, the bodacious purple berry.
Ingredients
For the smoothie base:
1 packet pureed açaí (or 1 tablespoon açaí powder)
½ banana, roughly chopped
½ cup (4 fl oz/125 ml) coconut milk or water, or as needed
For the toppings:
Sliced banana
Sliced strawberries
Blueberries
Granola
Coconut flakes
Honey
Chia seeds
Instructions
To make the smoothie base, in a blender, add the açaí, ½ banana, and coconut milk and blend until thick and smooth. Add another splash of coconut milk, if you like, to reach your desired consistency.
Pour the smoothie base into a bowl. Top with the banana, strawberries, blueberries, granola, and coconut flakes, arranging the ingredients in pretty rows. Drizzle with honey, sprinkle with chia seeds, and serve.
Nutrition tip: Coconut is the classic, but if you’re whipping this up for breakfast, get some more protein in the mix. ½ cup (4 oz/125 g) plain Greek yogurt (13 g protein), ½ cup plain kefir (6 g protein), 1 tablespoon almond butter (3 g protein), or 1 tablespoon hemp hearts (3 g protein) will give you a boost.
Makes 1 serving
Nutrition Facts
(per serving)
Calories 309
Protein 6 g
Carbs 50 g
Fiber 10 g
Fat 11 g
Sugar 24 g
Sodium 25 mg
*For the smoothie base, not including toppings.
Have you tried the smoothie bowl trend? What are your favorite flavors and toppings? Join the conversation below.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or condition. Always check with your doctor before changing your diet, altering your sleep habits, taking supplements, or starting a new fitness routine.
Oh my! The smoothie bowls look awesome. Thank you for sharing.