Strawberry Smoothie Bowl

Why You’ll Love this Smoothie

• Easy to make: Like any other smoothie, this recipe is easy. Gather all ingredients, prepare your toppings, and follow the simple steps.
• Packed of nutrients: The combo of fruits in this smoothie has many health benefits. Rich in vitamins and nutrients and packed with antioxidants, among other things.
• Customizable: The base of this smoothie is straightforward and has less than a handful of ingredients. But you can add as many toppings as you want. That’s what makes it great.
• Flavor: This smoothie will have a dominantly strawberry taste – a classic, with a fresh and light flavor without added sugar.
• Vegan: The base of this smoothie is vegan. The whole smoothie bowl will be vegan, depending on which toppings you add.

Substitutions and Variations

• Use different milk: You can use a milk of your choice. Make sure to use neutral flavor milk not to alter the smoothie bowl’s overall taste.
• Use all frozen fruit: If you want an extra thick smoothie, use all frozen fruit, including a banana. Please note that you might need to adjust the liquid amount.
• Add greens: Want to sneak in some greens for an extra boost of vitamins? Add a handful of spinach or kale. Please note that the color might be different.
• Add a sweetener: If you have a sweet tooth, add a teaspoon of your favorite sweeteners, like agave or maple syrup.
• Add some additional protein: Want to add more protein? Feel free to add some protein powder when blending the ingredients.

Optional Add-ins

There are so many different options for the add-ins. Some of my favorites are:

• Seeds: Chia, flax, or hemp seeds are a great source of fiber.
• Protein powder: Perfect addition to help increase muscle mass and strength and aid in weight loss.
• Greens: Want to add more vitamins? Add a handful of greens.
• Nut butter: Add a little peanut or almond butter for a more nutritionally balanced smoothie.
• Medjool dates: If you want to add a natural sweetener, add one Medjool date to your smoothie.

Best Smoothie Bowl Toppings

• Fresh fruit: Any fresh fruit you prefer. Some great options are strawberries, kiwi fruit, banana, or other berries.
• Dried fruit: Add a few dried strawberries or raspberries for extra flavor and crunch.
• Granola: Have a favorite granola? Feel free to add it for an extra crunch.
• Seeds: Some of the most popular are hemp, flax, chia, or sunflower seeds.
• Shredded or flaked coconut: Coconut flakes are a healthy fiber, fat, and protein source.
• Nuts: Walnuts, almonds, pecans.
• Sweeteners: Agave or maple syrup or honey if not vegan.
• Dark chocolate or cacao nibs: Add 1 to 2 ounces of dark chocolate or cacao nibs for rich flavor and additional sweetness.

Expert Tips and Tricks

• Use a high-powered blender: Since we primarily use frozen fruit, you will need a high-powered blender. Otherwise, the smoothie won’t blend properly, and you may have bigger chunks of fruit left over.
• Use mostly frozen fruit: When using mostly frozen fruit, you will have a thicker smoothie consistency.
• Only add a little liquid: When you start blending the ingredients, it may seem you need more liquid. Be patient and scrape down the blender bowl and gradually increase the speed. If you still want to add more liquid after all ingredients are fully incorporated, do so slowly in small increments.
• Don’t over-blend: The key to a thick smoothie is not to over-blend. If you blend the ingredients for too long, the consistency will be more liquid.
• Prepare all the toppings in advance: As soon as you make the smoothie bowl, it will gradually melt and have a more liquid consistency. To ensure the perfect texture and flavor, prepare all toppings in advance, especially if you need to cut any fresh fruit.
• Use a food processor instead of a blender: If you don’t have a blender, you can use a food processor.