Making smoothie bowls is a fantastic way to express your creativity. Smoothie bowls, which come in various flavour combinations, are essentially the same as açai bowls if you’ve been addicted to them. These vibrant and lively bowls are full of flavour and texture from the many fruits, nuts, seeds, and drizzles.
Consuming smoothies in the form of bowls is a delightful experience. They are more filling than smoothies, packed with nutrients, and a lot of fun to make with endless topping options. You can enjoy these fun smoothie bowl recipes for breakfast, as a snack, or as dessert. These high-protein, high-fiber vegan smoothie bowls are sure to please!
Difference between smoothies and smoothie bowls
Smoothie bowls are a great meal to start the day, or you may have something nourishing and light for dinner, lunch, or even as a snack. Many prefer making homemade smoothie bowls because of the texture of it tastes better when eaten with a spoon as opposed to sipping them out of a glass.
Smoothie bowls, in any combination, are a terrific way to switch things up from traditional smoothies because you can make larger quantities without having to deal about straw-related issues. And the best part is to experiment with zillion odd toppings of your choice to create a texture and taste of your liking.
Fall in love with frozen smoothie bowls
• Simple to prepare: All you need to do is wash the produce, and they only take five minutes to put together.
• Nutrient dense: Smoothie bowls are typically high in fibre and protein because they are packed with fruits, vegetables, and superfoods like hemp and chia seeds.
• Versatile: You can easily modify them to fit your own preferences or the ingredients you have on hand.
Frozen smoothie bowl ideas
Strawberries 'n' Cream Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients:
• 1 cup of strawberries, frozen
• 1/4 cup yoghurt
• ½ cup of milk
• 1 tablespoon of maple syrup + extra to drizzle
• 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Half a cup cornflakes
• 5 sliced strawberries
• Half a cup blueberries
• 2 tsp of almonds
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
• 1 teaspoon chia seeds
Smoothly blend the yoghurt, strawberries, vanilla, and one tablespoon of maple syrup. Transfer it to a bowl and garnish with almonds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, blueberries, strawberries, and yoghurt drizzle.
Pineapple, Banana And Peach Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients:
• 1 cup of pineapple, frozen
• 1 banana
• Half a cup coconut water
• 1 tablespoon honey plus extra for serving
• ¼ peach, cut thinly
• Half a cup blackberries
• Double-tapered sunflower seeds
• ¼ cup Rice Krispies or other puffed rice cereal
Blend the banana, pineapple, coconut water, and 1 tablespoon honey. Transfer into a bowl and garnish with the rice cereal, blackberries, sunflower seeds, peach, and honey.
Chocolaty Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients:
• 1 cup Almond milk
• 1 big banana, cut into slices
• 1 cup of ice
• 2 tsp of peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon powdered unsweetened cocoa
• 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon of maple syrup
• 2 tbsp. cocoa nibs
• 2 tsp of granola
• 2 tsp finely chopped peanuts
Blend the peanut butter, ice, ½ banana, almond milk, chocolate powder, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle the remaining ½ banana, chopped peanuts, granola, and cocoa nibs.
Expert Tip to make smoothie bowls
Freeze your own fresh fruit. While buying frozen fruit, consider freezing any overripe fruit you have so you may use it in smoothie bowls later. Using bananas is the best way to accomplish this! Two excellent natural sweeteners to use in your smoothie bowls are honey and maple syrup.
How to make thick smoothie bowls
You can use additional frozen fruit and eliminate a small amount of liquid if you prefer your smoothie to be thicker.
Storing tips for leftovers
Any leftovers should be kept in a lidded mason jar. You can store them for up to a day, but it is recommended to eating them right away. Simply re-mix everything with a fork if the smoothie sits once removing it from refrigeration.
FAQs
Are smoothie bowls filling for breakfast?
You can get a good serving of fruit into your diet before the day has even begun with these smoothie bowls! Each and every recipe is high in fibre, free of added refined sugar, and vegan. However, if you want a more filling dinner, you might need to add more protein.
Can smoothie bowls be frozen?
It is advisable to be eaten right away. You are welcome to prepare them in advance and freeze them in zip-lock bags. The night before, let the smoothies defrost in the refrigerator before adding them to your bowl along with your preferred toppings.
Does ice make the smoothies thicker or thinner?
Ice should not be added to smoothies. The ice chunks may make it difficult to remove and may also cause it to get diluted. To make it thicker, use additional frozen fruit. Add a little more coconut water or a splash of almond milk to the smoothie bowl if you want it in thinner consistency.