How to Make Smoothie Bowls

Start your day with these nutritious smoothie bowl recipes! With 3 different flavors, you'll never get bored with your breakfast routine.

Each spoonful is a delightful mix of smooth smoothie and crunchy, chewy, or juicy toppings.

Why you'll love this recipe

• Super filling: The protein in these bowls will give you a great boost.
• Customizable & versatile: You can tailor all the flavours and toppings to your liking.

Ingredients and substitutions

Tropical smoothie bowl

• Frozen sliced banana – add in more frozen mango if you're not a fan of banana.
• Frozen pineapple – fresh peaches or strawberries would also be good here.
• Frozen mango – swap out for frozen peaches instead.
• Plain Greek yogurt – for a dairy-free option, use vegan yogurt or your favourite dairy-free milk and add in more frozen fruit.

Very berry smoothie bowl

• Frozen sliced banana – add in more frozen mango if you're not a fan of banana.
• Mixed frozen berries – use any frozen berries of your choice like strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries.
• Plain Greek yogurt – see substitution notes above.

Mean green smoothie bowl

• Plain Greek yogurt – see substitution notes above.
• Frozen spinach – frozen kale would also work here.
• Frozen sliced banana – substitute for avocado or frozen mango instead.
• Frozen pineapple – frozen mango or peaches would also help add a bit of sweetness.

Toppings

• Fresh fruit – add any fresh fruit of your choice like strawberries, bananas, raspberries, blackberries, apple, pineapple and more.
• Granola – use your favourite store-bought brand or make your own homemade granola.
• Shredded coconut – sweetened or unsweetened coconut would both work.
• Chia seeds – flax seeds would also be good.
• Pepitas – add on some pumpkin seeds instead.
• Hemp hearts – flax seeds are the best substitute here.

How to make a smoothie bowl

Step 1: Add ingredients to a blender.

Drop in all the ingredients to a blender.

Step 2: Blend until combined.

Add a bit of water to blend the ingredients easily.

Step 3: Assemble your bowls.

Pour the smoothie mixture into bowls and add on any toppings of your choice.

Step 4: Serve and enjoy!

You're ready to dig in!

Frequently asked questions

How do I make the smoothie bowl thick enough to hold toppings?

Use frozen fruit only, and limit the liquid to just a splash. Blend slowly, using a tamper or pausing to stir. If the mixture is too runny, add more frozen banana or fruit to thicken.

How do I stop my smoothie bowl from melting too quickly?

Serve it right after blending and use a chilled bowl if possible. Thicker bases made with less liquid will also hold their shape longer and keep the toppings from sinking.

Why does my smoothie bowl taste bland?

Overloading on ice or watery fruits like melon can dilute flavor. Stick to ripe frozen fruit, and consider adding natural flavor boosters like vanilla extract, cinnamon, or a small spoonful of nut butter.

How to store and reheat

• Make-ahead: Blend smoothie base, store separately, and assemble bowl just before serving.
• Store: Refrigerate smoothie base in airtight container for 1-2 days.
• Freeze and reheat: Freeze the smoothie base, thaw, blend if needed, then assemble your bowl.

Meal prep tools

• The Magic Bullet is great for making one or two smoothie bowls at a time.
• The Vitamix Ascent series is my fave though – it's self-cleaning so you aren't left with a ton of mess and it's perfect for if you're prepping 3-4 smoothie bowls at a time. It can tear through anything to make the smoothest smoothie, even ice!
• You could also use an immersion blender to make these smoothie bowls if that's what you have on hand.