Recently I’ve developed a new obsession with smoothie bowls. They are perfect for this time of year with their refreshing, icy ingredients and make it easy to get your recommended daily portions of fruit and vegetables.
Smoothie bowls are generally a bit thicker than a normal smoothie with added toppings and sprinkles. This means that the best way to eat them is with a spoon, as if you’re eating a breakfast cereal or porridge.
I’ve shared my favourites with you below.
I don’t tend to measure the ingredients that go into my smoothie bowls exactly, I taste as I go along to figure out whether it needs to be a bit sweeter, thicker or fruitier. To make it easier for all the recipes below use roughly half a coffee mug full of of each fruit unless stated otherwise.
If you’re using fresh fruit then make sure before you freeze it that your fruit is peeled and chopped into pieces that your blender can handle. To make your smoothie bowl just blend all the ingredients together, then add your toppings and sprinkles.
If you like your smoothies tangy, this one’s for you!
Frozen cherries
Frozen black grapes
Frozen blueberries
Raspberries
Small handful of kale
Pineapple
1 tsp chia seeds
1 tblsp natural yoghurt
Handful of oats
Honey (for extra sweetener)
Linseeds
Chia
Grapes
Rasperries
Blueberries
Goji Berries
This one makes a healthier alternative to soft serve ice cream but tastes just as good.
Frozen strawberries
Raspberries (half frozen, half fresh)
Red grapes
Handful of oats
3 tblsps vanilla low fat yoghurt
Drizzle of honey
2 tsps vanilla low fat yoghurt
1 tsp oats
Fresh raspberries
This is actually a green smoothie in disguise… what better way to hide it with than chocolate hey?
2 granny smith apples
2 frozen kiwis
A handful of kale
6 to 8 ice cubes
2 tblsps vanilla yoghurt
Handful of oats
1 tsp chia seeds
2 tsps cacao powder
A squeeze of honey (optional for extra sweetness)
Fresh raspberries
Pomegranate Seeds
Mint leaves
Dark chocolate drops (mine are from here)
Have you tried making any smoothie bowls? Which one would you try first?
