Description
This Energizing Breakfast Smoothie Bowl is a vibrant, creamy, and nutrient-packed morning boost designed to kickstart your day with wholesome fruits, protein-rich yogurt, and satisfying toppings. Ready in just 10 minutes, this recipe blends frozen banana, mixed berries, and nut butter for a smooth texture, topped with granola, fresh fruit slices, chia seeds, and coconut flakes, offering a delicious and customizable breakfast option perfect for a quick, healthy start.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Smoothie
- 1 medium frozen banana (substitution: fresh banana frozen for at least 2 hours)
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt (for vegan option)
- 1/2 cup milk of choice (almond, oat, dairy, or as needed for blending)
- 2 tablespoons nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
Toppings
- 1/4 cup granola (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup sliced fresh fruit (banana, kiwi, mango, or berries)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons coconut flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Banana: Slice a fresh banana and freeze it for at least 2 hours if not using a pre-frozen banana to achieve a creamy texture.
- Blend the Ingredients: Combine the frozen banana, frozen mixed berries, Greek or plant-based yogurt, milk of choice, nut butter, vanilla extract, and honey or maple syrup in a blender.
- Adjust Consistency: Start blending on low speed, gradually increasing to medium. Add additional milk slowly if the smoothie is too thick, until you reach the desired creamy consistency.
- Spoon into Bowl: Pour the thick and creamy smoothie mixture into a bowl, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon for a polished look.
- Add Toppings: Customize your bowl by layering toppings such as granola, sliced fresh fruit, chia or flaxseeds, and coconut flakes. Optionally drizzle extra nut butter on top for added flavor.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy this refreshing and nutrient-dense smoothie bowl right away for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use frozen fruits to achieve a thick, creamy texture without needing ice.
- Adjust the amount of milk to control the thickness of your smoothie bowl.
- Substitute Greek yogurt with plant-based yogurt to make this recipe vegan.
- Toppings are highly customizable—feel free to add nuts, seeds, or your favorite fruits.
- Consume immediately to enjoy optimal freshness and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
