How to Make a Smoothie Bowl

The Absolute Best Smoothie Bowl Recipe

This vegan smoothie bowl recipe is inspired by Holly’s favorite smoothie bowl from JuiceLand in Austin. It tastes like a strawberry milkshake and it’s pure, creamy, healthy, heaven in a bowl. We love that smoothie bowls are quick to make and even easier to smother in healthy toppings than regular old smoothies that you’d drink through a straw. Not only do smoothie bowl toppings make things a little more fun, but they also take a slightly-filling smoothie into the actual-meal category.

Are Smoothie Bowls Actually Healthy?

You betcha. Smoothie bowls are every bit as healthy as regular smoothies. They’re loaded with fruit, and as long as you keep the toppings healthy, too, they’re maybe even more healthy than old-fashioned, through-a-straw smoothies because they’re delivering even more fiber and good fat and protein. Smoothie bowls satisfy us better than their drinkable counterparts, too, because you can eat them with a spoon. They feel more like a legit meal, particularly when covered with our favorite smoothie toppings.

Make It a Protein Smoothie Bowl! Make It With Whatever Fruit You Want! Make It Your Own!

One of the best things about this smoothie bowl recipe is that it’s more a template than a recipe. Don’t mess with the ratios, but do feel free to play around with the ingredients! If you want this as post-workout treat, consider adding protein powder to the mix! Or if you aren’t crazy about strawberries, swap in whatever fruit you love (or happen to have in the freezer)—any berry would be terrific in this, or try mango for a slightly tropical vibe. As for the non-dairy milk, again you can use what you like best! Hemp milk, oat milk, almond milk or soy—whatever you want! Here’s how to think of this smoothie bowl recipe as a template or formula rather than a strict recipe:

• 1 cup frozen fruit

• 1 cup frozen banana slices

• 3 tablespoons of milk-of-choice

How To Make a Smoothie Bowl

If you’ve made a smoothie, you can make a smoothie bowl. A smoothie bowl is just a smoothie….IN A BOWL! Nothing tricky here. Here’s how to make the best smoothie bowl on earth:

1. Blend the frozen fruit and frozen bananas.

2. Blend in the milk. This is your moment to add the nut butter and protein powder.

3. Serve! Drizzle with the coconut oil and toppings and dig in!

Smoothie Bowl Toppings 101 (and Our Favorite Smoothie Topping)

You’ve made a smoothie bowl! Now, the question is what do you put in a smoothie bowl? It’s pretty much up to you! What sounds good? Most of us want to keep things on the healthy side, so you might not want to top your smoothie with, say, M&Ms, although you totally could! What we’re trying to say it, truly, the sky is the limit when it comes to what you could put on your smoothie bowl. We’ve got some great topping ideas to get you started:

• Chia seeds

• Granola

• Hemp seeds

• Dried fruit

• Pepitas

• Coconut flakes

• Crushed cacao

• And our very favorite?! Melted coconut oil. It becomes gloriously magic shell-like!

Tools You’ll Need

• Blender (a high power one works best!)

• Spatula

More Healthy Bowl Recipes

• Coconut Rice Salmon Bowl

• Roasted Cauliflower and Hummus Bowl

• Six Ingredient Breakfast Quinoa

• Quinoa Bowl

• Salmon Sushi Bowl

Now You’re a Smoothie Bowl Pro!

If you make our smoothie bowl recipe, let us know how you like it! Share a photo and tag us on Instagram using @themodernproper and #themodernproper so that we can see your stuff! Happy eating!