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This easy Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl is a simple and sweet treat. It’s a healthy breakfast made in just minutes with frozen strawberries, banana, almond butter, milk, and dates for natural sweetness without added sugar. Add toppings to customize your own smoothie bowl just how you love it.
For more delicious fruit smoothie recipes be sure and try my Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie and this Orange Peach Smoothie.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl Recipe (Healthy Breakfast Idea)
This recipe for a banana strawberry smoothie bowl is an easy recipe that’s perfect for a healthy breakfast that even the kids will love! Let everyone top their own smoothie bowl just how they like with lots of topping options for them to choose from. I love that most of the ingredients for this smoothie bowl, including the toppings, are things that I can keep stored in my pantry or freezer – that way, I can whip up a creamy smoothie bowl using frozen fruit anytime I want!
You will love the addition of almond butter in this smoothie bowl because it adds a rich creamy texture. Don’t forget all the smoothie bowl toppings because that’s what makes them so much better – fresh fruit, almond or nut butter drizzle, honey, almonds, granola are all really great options that my family uses all the time.
Simple Ingredients Needed
- Frozen Banana : Using a frozen banana is necessary in order to achieve a thick smoothie bowl. I always buy an extra bunch of bananas, peel them, and then place them into a freezer-safe Ziploc bag. Pull one out as needed.
- Frozen Sliced Strawberries : Again, using frozen sliced strawberries is necessary for the texture of the smoothie bowl.
- Milk : Use your milk of choice in this strawberry smoothie bowl recipe – oat milk, almond milk, coconut milk, non-dairy milk, plant-based milk, cashew milk, or regular milk are all great milk options that will work in this easy breakfast recipe.
- Almond Butter : I love almond butter in smoothie bowl but feel free to use regular peanut butter, all-natural peanut butter, or your other favorite nut butter instead. I really love the Clean Simple Eats brand of Nut Butter options they have! I buy them online as they are not sold in grocery stores.
- Dates : Dates are a healthier way to add all-natural sweetness to a smoothie bowl without added sugar. They are easily found in the grocery store alongside the other dried fruits. Dates also add extra fiber to the smoothie bowl.
- Vanilla Extract
How To Make A Thick Smoothie Bowl With Frozen Strawberries & Bananas
Add all the ingredients into a blender (or food processor). Puree on high speed until smooth. If necessary, scrape down the sides of the blender with a spatula and continue blending until fully pureed and combined.
Carefully transfer the smoothie into a bowl and top with your favorite toppings. Enjoy this smoothie bowl immediately after making.
What Are The Best Smoothie Bowl Toppings?
There are endless options when it comes to smoothie bowl toppings. Toppings are a great way to get some healthy fats into the smoothie bowl, along with some sweetness without extra sugar added in. Here are some toppings that my family loves and then some other ideas to get you started.
- Raw Unsweetened Cacao Nibs
- Coconut Flakes : Use raw, organic, sweetened, or unsweetened coconut flakes.
- Greek Yogurt : Top the smoothie bowl with a spoonful of your favorite Greek yogurt such as plain, honey, vanilla, strawberry, or strawberry banana.
- Chia Seeds
- Pumpkin Seeds : Also called pepitas.
- Granola
- Fresh Fruits : Fresh strawberries, ripe banana slices, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries are all great options for a smoothie bowl.
- Maple Syrup
- Honey
- Almond Butter : Warm some almond butter, or other nut butter, in the microwave and drizzle it over top the bowl.
- Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Hemp Seeds
Can I Add Protein Powder To A Smoothie Bowl?
Yes! Add a scoop of your favorite protein powder is an excellent addition to the smoothie bowl for a higher protein intake. Use your favorite brand of protein powder in any flavor you love. I have used vanilla and strawberry cheesecake before when making smoothie bowls. I love the Clean Simple Eats brand of protein powders (online only).
Can I Use Fresh Fruit Instead of Frozen Fruit?
No, I do not recommend using fresh fruit when making this healthy strawberry banana smoothie bowl. If you do have fresh fruit to use up, make sure you freeze it first before making this recipe.
Tips For Making A Perfect Smoothie Bowl
- Only Use Frozen Ingredients : It’s very important that you only use frozen strawberries + frozen bananas when making a smoothie bowl. The frozen fruit adds to the thick consistency of the smoothie bowl and it makes the smoothie bowl cold. You can buy frozen fruit in the freezer section or freeze fresh fruit in the freezer for making smoothie bowls.
- Use A Good Blender : Because we are using chunks of frozen fruit it’s important to use a high-speed blender, or a food processor, to ensure that the smoothie bowl gets blended smoothly. If needed, cut the larger frozen fruit chunks into smaller pieces before adding them into the blender.
- Milk Tip : Depending on the thickness, or thinness, of the milk you are using – you may need to add more or less milk to achieve your desired thick consistency for the smoothie. If you added protein powder then you will more than likely need to add a little bit of additional milk.
- Blending Tip : At first it will seem as if there is not enough liquid but as you keep blending, and scraping down the sides of the blender, the smoothie will come together. If needed, add milk in small increments until the desired consistency is achieved.
More Breakfast Recipes
- Dutch Baby Pancake
- Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats
- Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
- Buttermilk Pancakes w/ Buttermilk Syrup
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Baked Oatmeal
- French Toast Recipe
- Buttermilk Waffles
- Sausage Breakfast Casserole
- Egg Muffin Cups
Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 banana frozen
- 1/2 cup frozen sliced strawberries
- 1/2 cup milk of choice (less or more to preference)
- 3 tablespoons almond butter or nut butter
- 2 pitted dates
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients into a blender (or food processor). Puree on high speed until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the blender with a spatula and continue blending until fully pureed and combined.1 banana, 1/2 cup frozen sliced strawberries, 1/2 cup milk of choice, 3 tablespoons almond butter or nut butter, 2 pitted dates, ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Transfer the smoothie into a bowl and top with your favorite toppings. Enjoy this smoothie bowl immediately after making.
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