Get creative with these easy smoothie bowl recipes
It probably goes without saying, we all know what a smoothie is right. Well now there is something called a smoothie bowl.
Very bright & eye catching, a smoothie bowl is basically a smoothie, blended into a thick consistency and scooped into a bowl.
But this is where you can get really creative! You can add pretty much any topping you like (think blueberries, coconut flakes and raw cacao).
Recently I have been experimenting with different combinations and using my juice and smoothie making experience to come up with some winning combinations.
I would therefore like to share some of the smoothie bowl recipes I have come up with. This is a process of product development over the coming months for our spring/summer 2019 menu.
Any feedback on what you think would be greatly appreciated.
RECIPES AT A GLANCE:
1. Acai Smoothie Bowl
2. Chocolate Smoothie Bowl
3. Peanut & Banana Smoothie Bowl
4. Lean Green Smoothie Bowl
5. Cacao Coffee Smoothie Bowl
6. Mango Smoothie Bowl
1. ACAI SMOOTHIE BOWL
Ingredients:
1 cup of frozen strawberry
1/2 cup of frozen blueberry
1/2 cup of frozen raspberries
2 tablespoons of powdered acai
1 tablespoon of honey
1 banana
50 ml of almond milk (add more or less for desired consistency)
Toppings:
Chia seeds
Coconut flakes
Directions:
Put all the ingredients in a blender/food processor and blend for 1 minute
Scope into a bowl
Add toppings
Servings:
1 large bowl
Double up on ingredients if you want to make it for two or in batches
2. CHOCOLATE SMOOTHIE BOWL
Ingredients:
3 frozen banana's
1 heaped teaspoon of raw cacao
1 tablespoon of honey
1 tablespoon of hemp protein
50 ml of almond milk (add more or less for desired consistency)
Toppings:
flaked almonds
Crushed walnuts
Grated 80% dark chocolate
Directions:
Put all the ingredients in a blender/food processor and blend for 1 minute
Scope into a bowl
Add toppings
Servings:
1 large bowl
Double up on ingredients if you want to make it for two or in batches
3. PEANUT BUTTER & BANANA SMOOTHIE BOWL
Ingredients:
3 frozen bananas
2 tablespoons of peanut butter
1 tablespoon of honey
50 ml of almond milk (add more or less for desired consistency)
Toppings:
Granola
Flaxseed
Raw cacao
Directions:
Put all the ingredients in a blender/food processor and blend for 1 minute
Scope into a bowl
Add toppings
Servings:
1 large bowl
Double up on ingredients if you want to make it for two or in batches
4. LEAN GREEN SMOOTHIE BOWL
Ingredients:
4 peeled kiwis
1 cup of frozen pineapple
1 handful of spinach
1/2 an avocado
1 thumb sized piece of grated ginger
50 ml of coconut water (add more or less for desired consistency)
Toppings:
Sliced kiwi
Blueberries
Directions:
Put all the ingredients in a blender/food processor and blend for 1 minute
Scope into a bowl
Add toppings
Servings:
1 large bowl
Double up on ingredients if you want to make it for two or in batches
5. CACAO COFFEE SMOOTHIE BOWL
Ingredients:
3 frozen bananas
1 tablespoon of honey
1 heaped teaspoon of raw cacao
1-2 shots of espresso or 50 ml of filtered coffee
Toppings:
Granola
Walnuts
Grated 80% dark chocolate
Directions:
Put all the ingredients in a blender/food processor and blend for 1 minute
Scope into a bowl
Add toppings
Servings:
1 large bowl
Double up on ingredients if you want to make it for two or in batches
6. MANGO SMOOTHIE BOWL
Ingredients:
1 frozen bananas
2 cups of frozen chopped mango
1 tablespoon of honey
50 ml of almond milk (add more or less for desired consistency)
Toppings:
Chopped strawberry
Blueberries
Chia seed
Directions:
Put all the ingredients in a blender/food processor and blend for 1 minute
Scope into a bowl
Add toppings
Servings:
1 large bowl
Double up on ingredients if you want to make it for two or in batches
The toppings I have suggested are just a guide and I like I said, the great thing about smoothie bowls is you can get really creative with the toppings.
Happy days!
About the author:
Gavin is the owner of Tru Foo Juice Bar co. He has over 3 years experience creating juice and smoothie recipes for wholesale and retail.
