Easy & Healthy Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl

Healthy strawberry banana smoothie bowl recipe

Picture this: You’re waking up with a gentle sunlight shining into your room and you decide to treat yourself to a strawberry banana smoothie bowl with your favorite toppings and its vibrant colors. As soon as you take your first spoonful, you taste the burst of sweet juices with a vibrant tang mingling in this creamy, rich texture with a banana. 

cipe is not just a refreshing vitamin bomb to your taste buds, but also an aesthetically pleasing visual – ready to kick-start your day with energy and brightness, though it’s also perfect for a mid-day snack and a pause from the day’s hustle. 

How to Make a Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl

Here’s what you need to make this perfect breakfast:

Ingredients: 

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 medium ripe banana, preferably frozen
  • 1/4 cup Honey Coconut Granola – or any other granola!
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
  • Garnish: Coconut shavings
  • Garnish: Chocolate shavings
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, for added sweetness
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon peanut butter for protein
  • Optional: A few mint leaves, for garnish

Alternative Ingredients and best smoothie bowl toppings:

  • Regular milk, coconut milk, oat milk
  • Frozen strawberries and raspberries
  • Hemp seeds
  • Vanilla extract
  • Pomegranate seeds
  • Banana slices

 

Step-by-Step Instructions for a Delicious Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl

Step 1: If you’re using fresh fruit, wash it thoroughly, if you’re using frozen fruits, no need to thaw them – this will help you thicken the texture in your smoothie bowl.

Step 2: Use a good blender and combine the strawberries, raspberries, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, and almond milk (if you’re using all the ingredients) – if it turns out too thick, add more milk to it, if it’s too thin, you can add more fruits. 

Step 3 (optional): If you like it sweeter, add some honey or maple syrup for added sugar.

Step 4: Add it to your favorite bowl – the texture should be thick enough to hold the garnish.

Step 5: Now it’s the fun part, add your favorite toppings – for my favorite version: sprinkle some honey coconut granola over the smoothie, then scatter some coconut flakes or chocolate shavings on top, and add a few extra fruits.

Tip: For an aromatic touch, add a mint leaf on top.

Enjoy it immediately while it’s cold and fresh!

Expert Tips for This Delicious Recipe

  • To minimize clean up, I like to rinse the blender with some warm water right away and then add some soap and water it, then blend that, and rinse again – cleaning has never been easier!
  • Any leftover you have in your blender, you can add some water and/or almond milk to create a fruity iced tea.
  • If you prefer a thicker, creamier texture, use frozen strawberries and bananas – it’ll turn into an ice cream like texture.
  • Create a dairy-free version by omitting greek yogurt.
  • Play around with your toppings! Some other suggestions: nuts, seeds, fresh fruit slices, or a dollop of nut butter.
  • To add more protein to it, just add a scoop of vanilla protein powder and a spoonful of chia or flax for some added nutritional value.
  • Make a creamy sorbet by only adding the fruits without the yogurt or milk!

This recipe will quickly become your go-to health kick! 

Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl - Easy banana strawberry smoothie bowl

What to Serve With This Fruit Bowl

Whether you use it for a healthy breakfast or as a healthy snack during the day, here are some things you can pair it with:

  • Hot beverage – a cup of hot green tea, herbal tea, or light coffee
  • Whole grain toast with some almond butter or avocado for a savory touch and some extra fiber
  • Cheese and crackers for a more savory pairing
  • Cottage cheese with honey and nuts for a creamy, protein-rich element 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

If you have more questions about this recipe, feel free to ask below!

Can I make a smoothie without ice?

Absolutely! Instead of using ice, just use some frozen fruit to get that soft serve ice cream texture for the smoothie bowl.

Do I have to make a smoothie with yogurt?

Nope! Yogurt is not essential in a smoothie, though it adds protein and smoothness, which you can also achieve using frozen fruit, ice, cream cheese, or even a spoonful of instant pudding mix for flavor!

Can a smoothie be dairy-free?

Absolutely. You can swap the dairy with dairy-free substitutes like almond or soy yogurt, use non-dairy milk like almond or cashew milk, or completely omit all of it!

Is this Strawberry Banana Bowl safe for celiacs and gluten-free?

Yes! The granola chosen is naturally gluten-free, though you can double check all ingredients you have on hand to make sure they’re truly gluten free – double check on cross contamination as well!

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Healthy strawberry banana smoothie bowl recipe

Easy & Healthy Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl


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Ingredients: 

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 medium ripe banana, preferably frozen
  • 1/4 cup Honey Coconut Granola – or any other granola!
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
  • Garnish: Coconut shavings
  • Garnish: Chocolate shavings
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, for added sweetness
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon peanut butter for protein
  • Optional: A few mint leaves, for garnish

Alternative Ingredients and best smoothie bowl toppings:

  • Regular milk, coconut milk, oat milk
  • Frozen strawberries and raspberries
  • Hemp seeds
  • Vanilla extract
  • Pomegranate seeds
  • Banana slices

Instructions

  1. If you’re using fresh fruit, wash it thoroughly, if you’re using frozen fruits, no need to thaw them – this will help you thicken the texture in your smoothie bowl.
  2. Use a good blender and combine the strawberries, raspberries, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, and almond milk (if you’re using all the ingredients) – if it turns out too thick, add more milk to it, if it’s too thin, you can add more fruits. 
  3. (optional): If you like it sweeter, add some honey or maple syrup for added sugar.
  4. Add it to your favorite bowl – the texture should be thick enough to hold the garnish.
  5. Now it’s the fun part, add your favorite toppings – for my favorite version: sprinkle some honey coconut granola over the smoothie, then scatter some coconut flakes or chocolate shavings on top, and add a few extra fruits.

Tip: For an aromatic touch, add a mint leaf on top.

Enjoy it immediately while it’s cold and fresh!

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