Perfect Thick Smoothie Bowl
Discover the secret to a velvety, soft-serve smoothie bowl that stays thick and frosty until the last bite using the Deep Chill technique.
Equipment
- High-powered blender
- Tamper
- Freezer-safe bowl
Ingredients
SMOOTHIE BOWL
- 1 heaping cup organic frozen mixed berries
- 1 small ripe banana (sliced and frozen)
- 2-3 Tbsp light coconut or almond milk (plus more as needed)
- 1 scoop plain or vanilla protein powder of choice* (optional)
TOPPINGS optional
- 1 Tbsp shredded unsweetened coconut (desiccated)
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 Tbsp hemp seeds
- Granola
- Fruit
Instructions
The Deep Chill Setup
- Slide your serving bowl into the freezer for 15 to 30 minutes before you begin blending to ensure the frozen base stays firm when served.
Build the Thick Frozen Base
- Place the frozen mixed berries and frozen banana slices into the blender. Pulse on a low setting until the fruit is broken down into small, pebbly pieces.
- Drizzle in the milk and add the protein powder if using. Blend on low, using a tamper or pausing to scrape the sides, until the mixture is thick and smooth.
- Continue blending only until it reaches a soft-serve consistency that can hold a curl. Add more milk only one tablespoon at a time if the blender stalls.
Assemble and Top
- Spoon the thick base into your pre-frozen bowls immediately. Top with coconut, chia seeds, hemp seeds, granola, and fresh fruit while still frosty.
Notes
Deep Chill Tip: Freezing your serving bowl for 15 to 30 minutes is the best way to prevent your smoothie from melting too quickly.
Texture Tip: Always use frozen fruit and add liquid very slowly, one tablespoon at a time, to maintain the necessary thick structure.
Storage Tip: Freeze leftovers in ice cube trays. When ready to eat, blend the cubes with a splash of milk to regain the soft-serve texture.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.