Blueberry Smoothie Bowl
This blueberry smoothie bowl is thick, creamy, and bursting with blueberry flavor! It’s full of immune-boosting vitamin C and powerful antioxidants. Add your favorite toppings for a delicious breakfast or snack.
Why You’ll Love it:
This blueberry smoothie bowl is as good as it looks! It boasts a vibrant purple hue and tastes like juicy blueberries. I’m craving one as I write this.
I live for blueberries. Sweet-tart, poppable, nutrient-packed bluebs. These tiny berries boast serious health benefits. They’re full of antioxidants that reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in your body. Win, win!
I try to eat them daily and this blueberry bowl is one of my favorite methods. I like to top it with sliced almonds, hemp hearts, and more blueberries!
Key Ingredients:
- Banana – For a creamy consistency! You don’t need a frozen banana. A fresh one works great. Bananas are a good source of potassium and fiber. But my favorite quality is their natural sweetness. It’s perfect for smoothies!
- Frozen blueberries – I buy a big bag of organic blueberries at Costco. I’m impressed with both the quality and cost.
- Apple juice – You don’t have to use juice, but a small amount enhances the blueberry flavor and makes it pop!
How to Make a Blueberry Smoothie Bowl:
This blueberry bowl is very simple!
- Combine ingredients: Add all the ingredients to your blender. Start with the soft ingredients (i.e. the banana) to reduce stalling.
- Blend: Turn your blender on low speed, then increase the speed to high. If the mixture isn’t moving, stop the blender.
- Scrape and blend: Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the blender and push the mixture toward the blades. Blend again until thick and smooth. Repeat this process if needed.
- Serve: Use a large spoon to scoop the mixture into a bowl. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy right away!
Smoothie Bowl Tips:
- If possible, use a high-speed blender. They work great for green smoothies and smoothie bowls. They’re built with a powerful motor to pulverize frozen ingredients effectively.
- Start with less liquid. You can always add more but you can’t take it out. I didn’t need to add any extra liquid to mine.
- Stop and scrape the blender as necessary. Because there’s not much liquid, you may need to stop your blender and use a spatula to push the mixture toward the blades. It’s worth the extra effort for a super thick and creamy smoothie bowl.
Variations & Substitutions:
- Liquid base – I like to use a splash of 100% juice for extra sweetness! White grape, apple, or passion fruit are great options. You can swap it with almond milk if you prefer less sugar/sweetness.
- Fruit – Swap half of the frozen blueberries with another frozen fruit. Try pineapple, mango, cherries, peaches, or strawberries!
- Protein – For a boost of high-quality protein, add 1 tablespoon of hemp hearts or 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt.
- Greens – Add a handful of baby spinach for a boost of micronutrients! Add it the same time as the banana.
FAQs:
It’s not ice! Frozen fruit and minimal liquid is the key to a thick smoothie bowl. You want to use less liquid than a regular smoothie, just enough to get the mixture moving. It might be so thick you have to stop the blender and scrape the sides.
A smoothie bowl is only as healthy as the ingredients in it. Whole fruits and berries add lots of vitamins and antioxidants! But you want to avoid refined sugar like fruit juice with high fructose corn syrup in it. Use 100% juice sparingly or plant-based milk as a liquid base.
Smoothie Bowl Toppings:
My favorite part about smoothie bowls are the toppings! They add crunch, chew, sweetness, or even a bitter contrast (ahem cacao nibs).
Here’s a few of my favorites:
- Berries or sliced bananas
- Seeds – Hemp hearts, chia seeds, pepitas. I LOVE hemp hearts.
- Nuts – Sliced almonds (my fave!), pistachios, cashews, pecans, or walnuts.
- Granola – My favorite brands are Seven Sundays and Kind.
- Cacao nibs – Love that bitter crunch!
- Nut butter – Drizzle it on top for peanut butter & jelly vibes!
Smoothie Bowl Recipes:
- Pineapple Smoothie Bowl – 3 Ingredients
- Mango Smoothie Bowl – 3 Ingredients!
- Low Calorie Smoothie Bowl
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl
- Ultra-Creamy Banana Smoothie Bowl
- Protein Acai Bowl
Blueberry Smoothie Bowl
Equipment
- high-speed blender
Ingredients
- 1 banana, peeled
- 1½ cups frozen blueberries
- ¼ cup apple juice
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender, combine the banana, frozen blueberries, and apple juice. Add the banana first.
- Turn the blender on low speed, then gradually increase the speed. Stop the blender and scrape down the sides with a spatula. Blend again until smooth.
- Scoop the mixture into a bowl and add your favorite toppings. Enjoy immediately!