Low Calorie Smoothie Bowl

This low calorie smoothie bowl is bursting with berry flavor and thick enough to eat with a spoon! It’s only 190 calories with 6 grams of fiber and 7 grams of protein. It’s delicious and easy to customize too.

Why You’ll Love it:

A berry-centric smoothie bowl under 200 calories! Yes, please!

A smoothie bowl is a great way to pack in antioxidants, fiber, protein, vitamins, and essential micronutrients. But if you’re not careful, the calorie count can jump through the roof. Especially once you add the toppings!

This low calorie smoothie bowl is refined-sugar-free with 190 calories, 7 grams of protein, and 6 grams of fiber. Add your favorite low-calorie toppings for a sweet snack or low-calorie breakfast.

Key Ingredients:

• Banana – Bananas are a good source of soluble fiber and potassium. Fiber keeps you full longer and is linked to weight loss. It also adds moisture to the smoothie bowl, which means you need less liquid.
• Greek yogurt – For a boost of high-quality protein! I used plain, unsweetened, nonfat Greek yogurt. You can use flavored Greek yogurt, but it does add sugar and more calories.
• Mixed berries – Berries pack a nutritional punch! They’re packed with antioxidants, which protect your cells from free radicals. They’re also low in calories, at just 80 calories per cup.
• Orange juice – For a boost of vitamin C and a bright zip! When it comes to smoothies, I prefer to use fresh squeezed navel orange. Store-bought works great too!
• Stevia (optional) – If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, add 1/4 teaspoon of stevia, truvia, or monkfruit. You could also add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup, but that adds an extra 50 to 60 calories.

Substitutions:

This low cal smoothie bowl is easy to customize!

• Fruit – Swap the mixed berries with frozen strawberries, frozen pineapple, frozen mango, or a combination. For a less tangy version, use strawberries.
• Liquid base – Swap the orange juice with cold water, unsweetened almond milk, or another kind of juice. Apple or passionfruit juice are sweeter with less zip!

How to Make a Low Calorie Smoothie Bowl:

This smoothie bowl is fairly simple. It’s thick enough to eat by the spoonful, but not so thick the blades get stuck over and over.

• Combine ingredients: In your blender, combine the banana, yogurt, frozen berries, orange juice, and stevia (if using).
• Blend: Turn the blender on low speed, then increase the speed to high.

• Scrape & blend: If the mixture stops moving, stop the blender and scrape down the sides with a spatula. I only had to do this once. Blend again until smooth.
• Serve: Scoop the berry smoothie into a bowl and add toppings. Enjoy immediately!

Low Calorie Ingredients:

You can make a smoothie bowl in any flavor! Make your own low calorie smoothie bowl with these low-calorie ingredients.

• Liquid base – Smoothie bowls don’t require much liquid, but some liquids add far less calories than others. For example, a 1/2 cup of whole milk adds 73 calories and 1/2 cup of almond milk adds 20. That’s a big difference! Water works great too!
• Fruit – Most fruits are low in calories, but strawberries are one of the lowest at 9 calories per ounce. Try a combination of strawberries and another fruit like mango, pineapple, peaches, or blueberries.
• Greens – Greens add virtually no calories and a ton of nutrients! One cup of raw spinach has 7 calories. Baby spinach has a mild flavor and blends easily.
• Alternative sweeteners – Alternative sweeteners like stevia, truvia, and monkfruit add zero calories and plenty of sweetness. They’re 200 times sweeter than sugar though so start small. Add 1/4 teaspoon and taste for sweetness.

Low Calorie Toppings:

Any topping can be low calorie in small quantities. Toppings are a great way to add crunchy texture contrast or extra sweetness. Look for toppings that taste great AND provide nutrients.

Here’s a list of delicious toppings and their calorie count:

• Sliced almonds – One tablespoon = 40 calories
• Chia seeds – One teaspoon = 22 calories
• Blueberries – 1/4 cup = 20 calories
• Rolled oats – One tablespoon = 30 calories
• Strawberries – 1/4 cup = 15 calories
• Pomegranate seeds – 1/4 cup = 35 calories

You can also add keto granola or cereal for extra crunch/protein with no added sugar. My sister loves Catalina Crunch and you can find it at Costco.

Smoothie Bowl Thickness:

The thickness of your smoothie bowl depends on the ratio of frozen ingredients to liquid. More frozen fruit = a thicker smoothie bowl. More liquid = a thinner smoothie bowl.

Keep in mind that fresh fruit adds liquid to a smoothie! Bananas are 75% water and strawberries are 91% water. If you use fresh fruit, you won’t need as much liquid. In this recipe, I used 1/2 of a banana so I decreased the liquid to 1/4 cup.

Low Calorie Smoothie Recipes:

• Mixed Fruit Smoothie
• Oat Milk Fruit Smoothie
• Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl
• Ultra-Creamy Banana Smoothie Bowl
• Blueberry Smoothie Bowl