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Creamy Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl for Breakfast

Creamy Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl

A thick, creamy, and refreshing smoothie bowl packed with strawberry and banana flavor. This healthy and delicious recipe makes for a perfect breakfast or snack, easily customizable with your favorite toppings.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 bowl
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 460

Ingredients
  

  • 150 g frozen strawberries
  • 1 large ripe banana peeled, sliced and frozen
  • 120 g plain Greek yoghurt
  • 60 ml milk dairy, oat, or almond milk all work well
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1-2 tsp honey or maple syrup if your fruit isn't very sweet
For the Toppings
  • 2-3 fresh strawberries sliced
  • A few slices of fresh banana
  • 1 tbsp granola
  • 1 tsp chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp toasted coconut flakes
  • A drizzle of almond butter

Method
 

  1. Add Liquids First: Pour the milk, Greek yoghurt, and vanilla extract into the base of your blender jug. This helps prevent the frozen fruit from getting stuck under the blades.
  2. Add Frozen Fruit: Add the frozen banana slices and frozen strawberries on top of the liquids.
  3. Start Blending: Secure the lid and start blending on a low speed for about 15-20 seconds to break up the large pieces of fruit.
  4. Increase Speed: Gradually increase the blender speed to high and blend for a further 45-60 seconds. You may need to use the blender's tamper to push the ingredients down towards the blades or stop and scrape down the sides with a spatula once or twice.
  5. Check Consistency: Continue blending until the mixture is completely smooth, thick, and has a texture similar to soft-serve ice cream. I find that it’s ready when you see a vortex form in the centre. If it’s too thick for your blender to handle, add another tablespoon of milk.
  6. Taste and Adjust: Give it a quick taste. If you feel it needs a little more sweetness, add your honey or maple syrup now and blend for another 5 seconds to combine.
  7. Serve Immediately: Pour the thick smoothie mixture into a shallow bowl, using a spatula to get every last bit out.
  8. Decorate with Toppings: Arrange your fresh strawberry slices, banana slices, granola, chia seeds, coconut flakes, and a drizzle of almond butter on top. Get creative with the design!
  9. Enjoy: Serve straight away with a spoon and enjoy the creamy, fruity goodness.

Notes

For a thicker bowl, use less milk. Best enjoyed immediately before it melts, as the consistency is like soft-serve ice cream.