Description
A refreshing and nutritious Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl made with frozen fruits, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and topped with fresh fruit slices. This vibrant bowl is creamy, thick, and perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack, blending the natural sweetness of strawberries and bananas with the added benefits of chia seeds and Greek yogurt.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 12-ounce bag frozen strawberries
- 2 small frozen bananas
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, ideally frozen in ice cube trays
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup milk or favorite milk alternative (soy, almond, hemp, oat, etc.)
Toppings
- 1/2 small banana, sliced
- 2-3 strawberries, sliced
- 1 kiwi, sliced
- Extra chia seeds for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the liquid and chia seeds: Add your milk and chia seeds to the blender first. This allows the chia seeds time to absorb the liquid and form a gel, thickening the mixture as you prepare the other ingredients.
- Prepare the frozen Greek yogurt: If using frozen Greek yogurt cubes, place them in a plastic bag and gently break into smaller pieces with a mallet or rolling pin. This will make blending easier and smoother. Add these pieces to the blender.
- Add frozen fruits: Add the frozen strawberries and frozen bananas to the blender. Start blending on medium speed, then gradually increase to high. This process may take 3 to 5 minutes depending on your blender’s power.
- Adjust consistency and blend: Stop blending and scrape down the sides of the blender to ensure everything is evenly mixed. Add more milk a little at a time if needed, but be careful not to add too much or your smoothie bowl will become too thin and lose its creamy texture.
- Serve and top: Once the mixture is thick and smooth, spoon it into bowls. Decorate with your favorite toppings, such as sliced bananas, strawberries, kiwi, and a sprinkle of chia seeds for added texture and nutrition.
Notes
- Use frozen ingredients including fruit and Greek yogurt to achieve a thick and creamy smoothie bowl without dilution from ice cubes.
- Add liquid and chia seeds first to allow chia to gel and thicken the smoothie naturally.
- Blend patiently to reach a smooth and thick consistency before adding more liquid. Adding too much liquid will thin out the smoothie bowl.
- For convenience, freeze Greek yogurt in ice cube trays ahead of time.
- Choose fresh, colorful toppings to enhance the visual appeal and add texture to the bowl.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
