Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl Recipe
A vibrant and creamy Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl made with frozen bananas and strawberries, blended to a thick and luscious consistency. Perfect for a wholesome breakfast, refreshing lunch, or guilt-free dessert, topped with your favorite fruits, nuts, and seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, peeled and frozen solid
- 1 ½ cups frozen strawberries
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional, but recommended)
Optional Add-ins and Toppings
- Protein powder (quantity as desired)
- Almond butter (quantity as desired)
- Chia seeds (quantity as desired)
- Spinach (quantity as desired)
- Kale (quantity as desired)
- Spirulina (quantity as desired)
- Maca powder (quantity as desired)
- Acai powder (quantity as desired)
- Other frozen fruits like raspberries, blueberries, mango (quantity as desired)
- Granola (for topping, quantity as desired)
- Hemp seeds (for topping, quantity as desired)
- Shredded coconut (for topping, quantity as desired)
- Cacao nibs (for topping, quantity as desired)
- Fresh banana slices (for topping, quantity as desired)
- Strawberry halves (for topping, quantity as desired)
- Fresh mint sprig (for garnish)
Instructions
- Freeze fruit: Peel and slice ripe bananas into 1-inch thick coins. Lay banana slices and any fresh strawberries intended to freeze on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight until solid. Transfer to a freezer-safe bag for storage.
- Prepare blender and toppings: Ensure you have a powerful blender with a tamper if possible. Have your smoothie bowl, spoon, and desired toppings ready and accessible.
- Add liquid and flavorings: Pour ½ cup unsweetened almond milk into the blender followed by maple syrup or honey and vanilla extract if using. Then add the frozen banana slices and frozen strawberries on top.
- Blend carefully: Close the blender lid securely. Start blending on low speed, gradually increasing to medium or high. Use the tamper frequently to push frozen fruit toward blades. Scrape sides with a spatula if needed. Add more milk by tablespoon increments only if the blender gets stuck.
- Achieve creamy texture: Continue blending and tamping until the mixture is smooth and thick without chunks. It should resemble soft-serve ice cream—thick enough to scoop but barely pourable. If too thin, add more frozen fruit or chill in freezer 15-20 minutes to firm up.
- Serve base: Scoop or pour the smoothie bowl into a wide, shallow bowl. Smooth the top gently with a spoon back to create an even surface.
- Add toppings: Arrange larger toppings such as fresh banana slices and strawberry halves in a decorative pattern. Fill gaps with granola, chia or hemp seeds, shredded coconut, cacao nibs, or nut butters. Consider dividing the bowl into sections for visual interest. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig.
- Enjoy immediately: Eat the smoothie bowl right away to enjoy the best frosty, thick texture. The bowl is ideal for breakfast, lunch, or dessert and best consumed before it softens.
Notes
- Freeze fruit thoroughly to achieve ideal thick and creamy texture without excess ice.
- Use a high-powered blender with a tamper for best blending results.
- Add liquid gradually to avoid thinning the smoothie base.
- Customize toppings and add-ins for nutrition and flavor preferences.
- If your smoothie bowl is too thin, re-freeze briefly to thicken before serving.
- This recipe is easily adaptable with different fruits and superfood powders.
- Enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.
