Strawberry Smoothie Bowl Recipe

The laid back days of summer time are approaching, and the best way to enjoy the warm air and longer days is with a fun twist on the traditional smoothie: smoothie bowls!

Smoothie bowls are such a fun + simple way to stay hydrated while also enjoying the fruits the summer season has to offer. We prefer a strawberry base since this delicious fruit is in its prime this time of year. Since this is a more personalized recipe, make sure to have a wide variety of toppings on hand, whether that's chia seeds or edible flowers. The best part about this recipe is sharing your creativity with a friend, so make sure to share this recipe for breakfast or as a mid-afternoon snack!

Ingredients

1 [frozen] banana

1 cup frozen berries, strawberries or mixed berries

1 cup spinach, if added greens or other supplements are preferred

1/2 cup milk, whole milk or almond milk

Toppings

Fresh strawberries + banana slices

Walnuts, almonds or nut of choice

Peanut, almond or nut butter of choice

Toasted or raw coconut shavings

Edible flowers

Granola or grape nuts, this serves as a good base

Chia seeds

Local honey

STEP ONE | SMOOTHIE BASE

Combine the milk, [frozen] banana, frozen berries and additional desired supplements into a food processor or blender. Blend for 2-3 minutes or until desired texture is achieved. Next, fill the bottom of your bowl with about 1 cup of granola or grape nuts. Then pour your smoothie blend into the bowl and freeze.

STEP TWO | PREPARE THE TOPPINGS

Once the base has been blended and placed in the freeze, you can start to prepare your desired toppings. Bananas and other fresh fruit can be thinly sliced. Microwave your nut butter for 10-15 seconds if you prefer to drizzle it.

STEP THREE | FINISHING TOUCHES

After 5-8 minutes, take your smoothie bowl base out of the freezer and place it onto the counter. Organize your toppings onto the smoothie bowl according to your preference. For extra color, add chia seeds, edible flowers and a drizzle of local honey, or keep it simple and arrange your fruit slices and granola on the side + leave a smoothie peeking through.

We hope this recipe makes for a fun summertime breakfast or snack! Share your creations in your posts and tag us @freesia__, and comment below if you like seeing recipes on the blog!