Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl

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This creamy dreamy strawberry smoothie bowl is a refreshing breakfast made with only 4 ingredients! Top with your favorite granola and fresh strawberries for a vibrant breakfast bowl.

When I first started making smoothie bowls over 5 years ago, I originally struggled to make mine taste as good as those smoothie shops. My smoothie bowl would come out too liquidy and would melt in minutes, or the flavor was lacking. Now I’ve learned all the smoothie bowl hacks – so you don’t have to make my same mistakes!

This creamy strawberry smoothie bowl is an incredibly easy 3-ingredient recipe ready in just 5 minutes. Follow my tips for the perfect fruit:liquid ratio and create that luscious, velvety texture we are all craving in a smoothie bowl! This recipe uses milk instead of water for blending to add creaminess and protein. A frozen banana is the ultimate addition that gives it that “soft-serve” consistency – as well as added natural sweetness without the use of maple syrup or refined sugars!

You will love this Thick Smoothie Bowl Recipe

• Easy: Make this strawberry smoothie bowl with only 4 ingredients in about 5 minutes.
• 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 non-dairy yogurt. No added sugar! It’s a great way get in some healthy vitamins first thing in the morning.
• Vegan, gluten–free, dairy–free, and nut-free!

Smoothie Bowl Recipe ingredients

• Frozen strawberries: I recommend frozen strawberries for this smoothie bowl to obtain the thick, creamy texture that cannot be attained with fresh strawberries. Try to avoid adding large chunks of frozen strawberries to blender as it will make it harder to blend (smaller pieces work best).
• Frozen banana: Similar to the strawberries, make sure your banana is frozen. Using a frozen overripe banana will add even more natural sweetness that tastes great with this bowl!
• Non-dairy yogurt: I like almond or soy yogurt that is unsweetened and plain.
• Non-dairy milk: You won’t use much milk, but a little bit helps it blend. You can use soy, almond, or oat milk. I prefer a vanilla, sweetened version for a smoothie bowl. For an ultra creamy and rich smoothie bowl, you can try light coconut milk from the can.

– TOP TIPS –

• Use a tamper in your high speed blender during the blending process (A tamper is a tool used with a blender to push the ingredients closer to the blade).
• Use a powerful blender such as a Vitamix so you can obtain a thick consistency without needing to add more water or milk.
• Use only frozen fruit to get the perfect texture.
• Avoid adding too much liquid.
• Add ingredients that create thicker consistency: chia seed or ground flaxseed.
• Don’t rush it! A thick smoothie bowl takes time. You will have to scrape down the sides of the blender a few times.
• Add ice cubes to thicken (not too much or your bowl will lose some of the strawberry flavor).

How to Store Smoothie Bowl Leftovers

To be quite honest, smoothie bowls don’t make for great leftovers because the mixture tends to separate over time. If you store in the fridge, the original thick soft-serve consistency will become more like a chilled soup – not so yummy if you ask me!

If storage is necessary, place the smoothie bowl contents in the freezer in a freezer-safe container for a few days. You can thaw it on the counter or fridge until it softens slightly. You may want to mix some milk back into it to help it recombine, but FYI it won’t have that same consistency as day 1.

FAQs

Do I need a high speed blender for a smoothie bowl?

A high-speed blender such as a Vitamix is helpful to create a thick, creamy texture. If you don’t have one, you can use a regular blender or food processor but you will likely have to add more milk to help it blend.

▶︎If you want another delicious breakfast try out these creamy Cinnamon roll overnight oats or this Silken tofu smoothie (I know- sounds weird but its actually SO GOOD!)

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Got some extra strawberries this summer? Try out this strawberry soup that is a refreshing cold soup perfect for summer!