It’s nearly the end of #BreakfastWeek! Can you believe it? But don’t worry, there’s still one more video and recipe coming tomorrow! Are you caught up on everything we’ve had so far? Monday was a video on how to make the PERFECT Oatmeal, Tuesday we had some AMAZING healthy banana pancakes, yesterday was bircher muesli, the ultimate overnight oats, and today is smoothie bowls!
These delicious bowls of sunshine just make me happy in the morning, how could a breakfast that looks this pretty not make you happy?! This post contains 3 different recipes for smoothie bowls so check them all out and let me know which is your favourite in the comments!
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So smoothie bowls… These are such a fun way to get all that fresh produce you should be eating into your body right at the start of the day. All three of these recipes are super easy, starting with the same base and then customised. None of them have super wacky ingredients, just good old whole ingredients that can be found and made really quickly. I love decorating smoothie bowls, there’s something weirdly therapeutic about it! But you don’t have to decorate them at all, you could simply have them as they are or throw it all on top! Keep reading for the 3 recipes!
Berry Smoothie Bowls
Serves 1
A vibrant pink smoothie bowl, full of natural sweetness will kick start your morning the sweet way.
Ingredients:
1 Frozen Banana,
1 Tablespoon Almond Butter,
2/3 cup (160ml) Almond Milk,
1 cup (150g) Fresh Raspberries.
Suggested Toppings
Fresh Raspberries,
Chia Seeds,
Fresh Blueberries,
Shredded Coconut,
Banana,
Mint Leaves,
Dark Chocolate,
Mixed nuts and seeds.
Steps:
Place all ingredients in blender and blend for 30 seconds or until completely smooth. Top as desired and serve.
Tropical Smoothie Bowls
Serves 1
A bright, zingy tropical smoothie bowl that is sure to brighten up even the greyest of mornings!
Ingredients:
1 Frozen Banana,
1 Tablespoon Almond Butter,
2/3 cup (160ml) Almond Milk,
1/2 a Fresh Mango,
1/2 a Fresh Papaya.
Suggested Toppings
Chia Seeds,
Fresh Blueberries,
Shredded Coconut,
Mint Leaves,
Fresh chopped Mango,
Mixed nuts and seeds.
Steps:
Place all ingredients in blender and blend for 30 seconds or until completely smooth. Top as desired and serve.
Green Smoothie Bowls
Serves 1
A green smoothie will give you a huge nutritional kick in the morning, and I promise, you can’t even taste the spinach!
Ingredients:
1 Frozen Banana,
1 Tablespoon Almond Butter,
2/3 cup (160ml) Almond Milk,
Large Handful Fresh Baby Spinach,
1 Apple,
Squeeze of lime juice.
Suggested Toppings
Fresh Raspberries,
Chia Seeds,
Fresh Blueberries,
Shredded Coconut,
Banana,
Mixed nuts and seeds.
Steps:
Place all ingredients in blender and blend for 30 seconds or until completely smooth. Top as desired and serve.
So there we have 3 amazingly nutritious and fun smoothie bowls! Which one is your favourite?
About Lauren Caris
Lauren is the author and chef of the vegan food blog, Lauren Caris Cooks. She is passionate about showing people just how awesome vegan food can be with simple, delicious recipes and vegan lifestyle tips.
i believe it is really too good at + it pretty for the inviting:)
These all look so good! I love smoothie bowls so much!
Thanks Eden!! They are so much fun!
these smoothie bowls are gorgeous! and they sounds totally delicious! ;-)
Thanks Michele!
Delicious! My family will love the berry bowl. Thanks ‘
You’re so welcome! Hope you love it!!
What a artistic way to decorate the food..We eat with our eyes first :) I vote for green smoothie bowl they are such a good start for the day!! Site bookmarked !
Thanks Siri! I love making smoothie bowls! I actuall had one for breakfast this morning. I love how you can add absolutely anything to them and really make it exactly what you want it to be!
i made the last one, the green smoothie, as a breakfast starter at my bed & breakfast ……..it was a big hit ……super delicious and so beautiful to look at!
Wow that’s amazing!! I’m so glad you liked it :D
They look too pretty to eat!
Will definitely be making these!
Hehe thanks Angela! I hope you enjoy them :D
how can I find the carb count on these bowls? I’m looking for low carb breakfast choices, having diabetes sucks, I’ve been doing chia seed pudding cups with almond milk and lots of different fruits, but they raise my sugar too much. I love these bowls but the banana alone would raise my sugar too much, what else can be added in place of the banana and almond butter?
I like using My Fitness Pal to get the macro’s on recipes, you can plug in all the ingredients and it will give you a breakdown of everything, calories, carbs, sugars etc.
Hmmm, I would maybe suggest ice cubes in place of the banana as that will keep the thickness. It will take away a little of the sweetness if you leave it out and creaminess so maybe I would add a little extra unsweetened almond milk (or any other plant milk you prefer). For the almond butter, I think it would be fine to just leave this out, or reduce the amount used.
Hope that helps! Let me know if you try it out :D
thanks, I like the ice cube idea, I thought you would use the banana for sweetness, so I thought using both the butter and banana would make it too sweet for me, I will for sure play with these ideas you have here, they looks so good, I can’t wait to try them out at home.
Great! That’s what it’s all about, use it as a starting point and make it exactly what you like!
YUM! I just love smoothie bowls. They are so good and so much fun to make. I want to try your Berry one!
The berry one seems to be the most popular! :D
Wow they all look so perfect I would have a hard time choosing the one I want! I think the pink one has my heart :)
Hehe I know what you mean Bethany! I think the pink was my favourite… But I’m glad I got to try all 3!
I am such a fan of smoothie bowls, whenever I have a bit of extra time in the mornings I’ll switch my boring bowl of cereal for a smoothie bowl with some coconut, nuts and berries. Yours all look absolutely gorgeous, and sound so tasty! x
Ariadna || RAWR BOWS
Thanks Ariadna! They are definitely the best for a morning where you have a little more time!
So pretty what a perfect way to start the day with a bowl full of happiness.
Definitely!
Lauren, I absolutely LOVE these smoothie bowls, so so beautiful! I am actually so into smoothie bowls lately and I also shot one for my blog for next week’s post but your ones are just perfect! <3
Hey Lili! Thank you! Smoothie bowls are the best aren’t they!! I’ll be looking out for yours next week – can’t wait :D