Thick & Creamy Smoothie Bowl
A smoothie bowl that’s spoon-thick, ultra-creamy, and packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like frozen fruit, yogurt, nut butter, and fiber-rich oats or seeds. Forget watery bowls—this is the recipe that makes your spoon stand up.
Equipment
- High-Speed Blender
Ingredients
Smoothie Base
- 1 frozen banana sliced
- 1.5 cups frozen mixed berries or mango
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or plant-based alternative
- 2 tbsp nut or seed butter peanut, almond, cashew, or tahini
- 1 tbsp chia seeds or ground flaxseed
- 1/4 cup rolled oats optional
- 2 tbsp milk or coconut water add more only if needed
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or cinnamon optional
- 1 pinch salt
Toppings
- granola, sliced fruit, coconut flakes, cacao nibs, hemp seeds, or honey as desired
Instructions
- Prep your frozen base: Slice ripe bananas and freeze. Do the same for berries or mango.
- Add yogurt, nut butter, oats near the blades of your blender. Add frozen fruit on top.
- Start with 2 tbsp of liquid and pulse to break chunks. Scrape sides often.
- Blend on low-medium until smooth but thick. Add liquid 1 tbsp at a time if needed.
- For extra thickness, add 1 tbsp chia seeds or 2 tbsp oats. Blend 10–20 seconds and wait 1 minute.
- Season with vanilla, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Sweeten if needed with dates or honey.
- Serve immediately in a chilled bowl. Top with granola, fruit, and your favorite crunch.
Notes
To thicken a runny bowl, add 1 tbsp chia or 2 tbsp oats and wait a few minutes. No banana? Use frozen mango or avocado. Avoid ice—it waters down the flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
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