This mixed berry smoothie bowl combines frozen blueberries, strawberries, and cranberries for an antioxidant-rich base for your favorite toppings.
Smoothies are great and all, but if you have a little extra time, I think smoothie bowls are so much better. Why? Because of the toppings. Eating smoothies in bowl form allows for you to get artsy with your food, add some texture, and just make an otherwise plain smoothie more exciting. Plus, they’re an easier form of acai bowls (unless you always have acai puree on hand; I know I don’t).
Whenever I’m craving a healthy boost, I think of smoothies – especially my protein spinach smoothie. Since I also make my berry spinach smoothie all the time, I figured it was time to make a smoothie bowl version. This one is similar yet different. For one, there is no spinach. The rest of the ingredients are basically the same.
When making smoothie bowls, make sure you don’t overdo it on the water. Depending on your blender, you may need more or less to get things moving. (This is my #3 tip on how to make a smoothie bowl – which, make sure you check out if you need tips on how to ensure you get a thick base that actually supports your toppings.)
Mixed Berry Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup frozen cranberries
- 3 frozen strawberries
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 2 Tbs plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup water (plus more, if needed)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a blender, and blend until smooth. If it doesn’t blend, add a little bit more water at a time.
- Pour into a bowl, and top with ingredients like fresh fruit and granola.
The mix of frozen berries made for the perfect smoothie base to hold toppings like granola, fresh strawberries, and blueberries.
Have you ever tried making a smoothie bowl?
What are you favorite toppings for smoothie bowls or acai bowls?
The original version of this post was published May 13, 2016.
