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Original post published May 26th, 2017. Post last updated on April 8th, 2024.
Featuring berries, cherries, coconut, banana, and an almond butter granola garnish, this smoothie bowl recipe makes an easy (and eye-catching) breakfast. The best homemade smoothie bowl!
Why Make This Smoothie Bowl Recipe?
As the weather grows warmer and the days get longer, I always find myself craving light, healthy summer breakfasts such as fresh fruit, granola, and smoothies. This smoothie recipe combines all of these into one easy dish.
I find smoothie bowls (a twist on a traditional blended smoothie) much more satisfying than the kind of smoothie you sip through a straw; topping the bowl with fruit, nuts, seeds, granola, and coconut keeps me full much longer.
Plus it’s prettier to look at, too!
Why Is This Smoothie Bowl Recipe Great?
I love this berry smoothie bowl recipe because it is:
- Highly customizable – Feel free to adjust this recipe based on personal preferences or specific dietary requirements. You can switch up the fruit, add vegetables or additional protein, or experiment with toppings and garnishes. See some of my suggestions below.
- Gluten free – Just double check the brand of granola you’ve chosen. In addition, this smoothie bowl can easily made dairy free and vegan by swapping in a non-dairy yogurt.
- Convenient – This berry smoothie bowl is quick and easy to prepare (the whole thing comes together in about 15 minutes) so it’s great on mornings when you’re short on time.
- Filling – Between the protein from the Greek yogurt and the almond butter, plus the fiber from the fruit and chia seeds, this smoothie packs a filling punch. And if desired, you can even more protein (read on for suggestions) to keep you full all morning long.
Preparing the Granola Garnish
To create the heart shaped garnishes on top of my smoothie bowl, I used granola (store-bought, but you can also make your own) and a teaspoonful of almond butter. Simply mix the two together, press into a cookie cutter, and chill until ready to serve.
I created the smaller hearts using my favorite set of miniature cookie cutters, and the larger heart with a standard heart shaped cutter. Feel free to use any shape you’d like. If you don’t have cookie cutters, you can also use a round metal biscuit cutter, or simply scatter the almond-granola mixture on top of the finished smoothie bowl for a bit of crunch.
Special Tools and Equipment
In addition to the cookie cutters described above, you’ll need a way to blend the smoothie mixture. I do most of my blending (for everything from smoothies to saag paneer) with a handheld immersion blender, which is what I’ve shown in the photos below. But you can also blend in a standard blender, or even a food processor.
Smoothie Bowl Recipe Adjustments and Substitutions
To make this smoothie bowl, I used blueberries, cherries, and strawberries (stick with fresh fruit for this recipe, not frozen!), along with banana, coconut, chia seeds, almond milk, and plain Greek yogurt:
However, you can easily customize this recipe to fit your personal tastes or dietary preferences, up the protein factor, or adapt it to use up ingredients you already happen to have on hand. Some suggestions include:
- Blend kale or spinach into the smoothie mixture to up the nutritional value.
- For extra protein, top your smoothie bowl with sliced almonds, or add a scoop of almond butter, powdered nut butter, or a protein powder to the smoothie mixture.
- Add (or substitute) other berries, such as blackberries, raspberries, or blackcurrant.
- Use flavored yogurt, or vanilla (or chocolate) almond milk.
- Garnish with chopped dark chocolate or raw cacao nibs for a chocolate-berry twist.
Other breakfast recipes you might enjoy:
Almond Date Smoothie
Banana Split Parfait
And if you do make these, or any of my recipes, don’t forget to tag me @bastecutfold or use the hashtag #bastecutfold on Instagram. I always love to see what you’re making!
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Berry Smoothie Bowl
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 smoothie bowl 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A brightly colored smoothie bowl recipe featuring berries, cherries, coconut, and banana, plus a homemade almond butter granola garnish.
Ingredients
30 grams granola (1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 container plain Greek yogurt (6–7 ounces, or 200 grams)
1 banana (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
100 grams strawberries, hulled and sliced (1 cup)
75 grams blueberries (1/2 cup)
65 grams cherries, pitted and halved (1/2 cup)
15 grams unsweetened shredded coconut (3 tablespoons)
5 grams chia seeds (2 teaspoons)
Instructions
In a small bowl, stir together granola and almond butter.
Place a cookie cutter (or several small cookie cutters) on a parchment-lined plate.
With your fingertips, press the granola mixture into the cutters. Transfer to refrigerator to chill while you prepare the smoothie bowl.
In a blender or immersion blender-safe container, combine Greek yogurt, banana, almond milk, and chia seeds, and blitz until smooth. For a thicker or thinner smoothie, add extra almond milk or yogurt as necessary to adjust consistency.
Pour mixture into serving bowl.
Arrange berries, cherries, and coconut on top of smoothie mixture.
Remove granola star from refrigerator. Gently push it from cookie cutter and add to the top of the smoothie bowl.
Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Healthy