Smoothie bowl recipes

By now, you've probably heard about smoothie bowls. Smoothie bowls are the perfect healthy breakfast or quick-and-easy afternoon snack, and they're packed with nutrients that will keep you energized all day long. They have the taste and texture of a smoothie, but with health-boosting, super-satisfying toppings such as granola, flaxseed, chia seeds, fresh berries, coconut, or even a little bit of dark chocolate to turn them into a heartier meal. And aside from being delicious, whipping up a smoothie bowl is an opportunity to get creative. Whether you pack yours with green veggies like spinach or opt for a sweeter bowl with berries and dark chocolate, the possibilities are truly endless!

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Here, our favorite tasty smoothie bowl variations to get you started. For each these recipes, simply blend everything together in a blender—a high-speed one such as the Ninja Professional Blender  works best. If the mixture gets stuck, stop the machine and shake the cup and try again, or add a little bit more liquid. Too thin? Blend in some ice cubes to thicken the mixture up. Note: These smoothie bowls are hearty! Have one as a meal or divide the recipes in half to make a few snacks.

Acai Smoothie Bowl

Try this recipe: Acai Smoothie Bowl

This recipe makes about 2 1/2 cups of smoothie, which should be enough for one meal or two snacks. Top it with granola and more fresh fruit for added flavor and crunch.

Ingredients: Medium-sized frozen banana, frozen berries, frozen chopped spinach, almond milk, almond butter, acai powder, ground flaxseed, maple syrup, a pinch of salt

Have you tried an acai (pronounced ah-sah-ee) smoothie bowl yet? If so, you know that this refreshing meal is packed with nutrients, but also tastes delicious. There are plenty of tasty varieties out there, but most contain vitamin-filled fruit, protein-packed nut butters, and nutrition boosters like chia or flax seeds. Then they’re topped with fiber-filled granola and more fruit. The star of the bowl, acai, is a superfood that’s bursting with antioxidants, and may also have weight loss and anti-aging benefits.

But you don’t have to head to a smoothie shop to get your acai bowl fix—watch this video to learn how to make your own at home. It’s actually very simple to make, and if you’re feeling tired of your usual power smoothie or go-to bowl of oatmeal for breakfast, this acai bowl is great way to shake things up while still staying healthy.

To make this refreshing recipe for yourself, combine a medium-sized frozen banana, frozen berries, frozen chopped spinach, almond milk, almond butter, acai powder (like Navitas Naturals), ground flaxseed, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt in a high speed blender. Blend all the ingredients, stopping to stir it or thin with water as needed. Then, pour the smoothie into a bowl, and top with your favorite bites, like sliced fruit, honey, and granola. This recipe makes about 2 ½ cups of smoothie—enough for one meal or two snacks.

Peach-Raspberry Smoothie Bowl 

How to Make It

Place raspberries, peach slices, yogurt, zucchini, flaxseed, honey, vanilla, and salt in a blender; process until smooth, 20 to 30 seconds, stopping to stir and scrape down sides as needed. (If mixture is too thick, add up to 4 tablespoons water and process again.) Divide between 2 bowls and sprinkle with toppings. Serve immediately.

1 cup frozen raspberries (about 4 oz.) 1/2 cup frozen peach slices (about 2 1/2 oz.) 1/2 cup plain whole-milk yogurt 1/2 medium zucchini (about 4 oz.), chopped 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed 1 tablespoon raw honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt Desired toppings1 cup frozen raspberries (about 4 oz.) 1/2 cup frozen peach slices (about 2 1/2 oz.) 1/2 cup plain whole-milk yogurt 1/2 medium zucchini (about 4 oz.), chopped 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed 1 tablespoon raw honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt Desired toppings