Strawberry Smoothie Bowl (Creamy + Refreshing)
A refreshing and nutritious breakfast can be found in this strawberry smoothie bowl. This is the perfect recipe to help your busy weekday mornings. It is prepared in less than 10 minutes and is beyond delicious. You can customize it to your likings with toppings such as granola, chia seeds, or more fruit.
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Strawberry smoothie bowls are vibrant and berry-packed. All you need to do is to blend 3 simple ingredients together and smooth it out in a bowl. It will have the perfect thick and creamy texture that we all love about smoothie bowls.
Smoothie bowls are the perfect breakfast or healthy snack option. It feels like you are eating something so decadent, when its really just simple ingredients to make the smoothie base. The toppings put it over the top with so many delicious options. My personal favorite is using granola for a bit of a crunch, chia seeds for extra fiber, and fresh blueberries.
Ingredients
- Unsweetened coconut milk: You can easily swap out for your favorite milk (whole milk, oat milk, almond milk).
- Plain Greek yogurt: You can swap this for regular yogurt if you prefer.
- Frozen strawberries: Using frozen berries instead of fresh creates the creaminess.
How to make a strawberry smoothie bowl
- Pour in coconut milk and yogurt into the blender.
- Pour in frozen strawberries.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. If it is not blending completely, give the blender a good shake or you can open it up and scrape down the sides with a spoon.
- Pour into a bowl and top with your favorite toppings.
Why you will love this recipe
Quick: A fast breakfast or snack recipe.
Refreshing: This smoothie bowl looks and tastes so refreshing.
Versatile: Add your favorite toppings or swap out for a different type of milk.
FAQ
What makes a smoothie bowl thick?
Using less liquid than your traditional smoothie. Also, using frozen fruit adds to the thickness.
Are smoothie bowls actually healthy?
Everyone has a different definition of what healthy is. This recipe has added protein and fiber with the Greek yogurt. It is naturally sweetened with the frozen strawberries. You can add other healthy options such as chia seeds as a topping.
What are the 3 ingredients in a smoothie bowl?
Frozen strawberries, plain Greek yogurt, unsweetened coconut milk.
What toppings can you add to a smoothie bowl?
Fresh or frozen fruit, chia seeds, flax seeds, granola, chopped nuts, and nut butters.
Substitutions
Coconut milk: Based on your needs/allergies here are other options – whole milk, oat milk, almond milk.
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Equipment needed
How to store
Store in the fridge in an airtight container for 24 hours. You can re-blend with a bit of ice if it becomes too watery. If you make a large batch, you can freeze some of it. The night before you want to eat it, move it to the fridge to thaw a bit overnight!
Smoothie bowl toppings
- Chia seeds
- Coconut flakes
- Berries: blueberries, strawberries, raspberries
- Fruit: Bananas, kiwi, peaches, mango, oranges
- Granola
- Pumpkin seeds
- Flax Seeds
Tips for Success
If the smoothie bowl is too thick and won’t blend: Give it a good shake and scrap down the sides. Try blending again. You can also add an additional 1/4 cup of coconut milk.
If the smoothie bowl is too thin/runny: Add some additional frozen strawberries or ice and blend again.
Strawberry Smoothie Bowl
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt
Instructions
- Pour in coconut milk and yogurt into the blender.
- Pour in frozen strawberries.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into a bowl and top with your favorite toppings such as fresh or dried fruit, shredded coconut, chia seeds, flax seeds, and granola.
Love the flavors and simplicity of this smoothie bowl. Let me know your favorite toppings in the comments.