Description
This easy strawberry banana smoothie bowl is a refreshing and nutritious breakfast or snack option. Made with frozen banana and strawberries blended with creamy coconut milk, it creates a thick, creamy base that’s perfect for topping with freeze-dried fruits, fresh slices, and chia seeds for added texture and flavor. Quick to prepare and naturally sweetened, it’s a wholesome way to start your day.
Ingredients
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Smoothie Bowl Base
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk (or milk of choice)
- Optional: your favorite protein powder
Toppings
- Freeze-dried strawberries
- Freeze-dried bananas
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
- Fresh bananas, sliced
- Chia seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the smoothie base: Combine the frozen banana, frozen strawberries, and coconut milk in a blender. Blend thoroughly until the mixture is thick and completely smooth, adding a little more liquid if needed to achieve a creamy consistency.
- Transfer to bowl: Pour the blended smoothie into a serving bowl, ensuring the texture remains thick enough to hold toppings without sinking.
- Add toppings: Garnish the smoothie bowl with freeze-dried strawberries and bananas, fresh sliced strawberries and bananas, and sprinkle chia seeds on top for extra crunch and nutrition.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy your nutritious strawberry banana smoothie bowl right away for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute coconut milk with any other milk of choice, such as almond milk, oat milk, or regular dairy milk.
- For added protein, mix in your favorite protein powder during blending.
- If the smoothie is too thick to blend, add small amounts of milk to help the blades move without thinning too much.
- The thickness of the smoothie base allows for a spoonable texture, perfect for eating with toppings.
- Freeze-dried fruits provide a concentrated burst of flavor and crunchy texture that complements the creamy base.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg