Easy and Healthy Smoothie Bowl Recipe

Serve up this dairy-free, gluten-free smoothie bowl recipe in a coconut bowl. Easily whip it up in minutes for a yummy, healthy treat.

These healthy smoothie bowls are packed with fruit, then topped with fresh berries and a gluten-free crunchy granola with coconut flakes. So they’re just bursting with tropical and summery flavors!

If you close your eyes, you can almost feel the ocean breeze… Its sweetness, creamy texture, and downright delicious flavor leave us amazed that it’s so healthy too!

SOS! (Save our Smoothie bowl!) Pin this yummy picture on Pinterest for the eye candy, then come back for the recipe next time you crave a sweet but healthy way to start your day!

We love making this recipe for a healthy breakfast! It’s a fast, easy way to get my morning energy from vitamins, antioxidants, fiber, copper folate, potassium, and a little bit of protein by using a handful of simple ingredients and a variety of healthy toppings.

A close second to breakfast, we often enjoy this recipe as an afternoon snack. But the best part? It also makes a fantastic dessert! This is definitely our favorite alternative to ice cream.

FAQs:

• How do you make smoothie bowls thicker?

Our recipe works perfectly for thick smoothie bowls, but if you want it extra thick, chia seeds, raw oats, frozen yogurt, and frozen avocado make great thickeners. Chia seeds expand and get thicker as they absorb water, plus they pack some healthy fats and protein.

Oats are high in fiber, and fibrous ingredients thicken liquids well.

Avocados and yogurts are full of healthy fats and great for thickening up your bowl, plus yogurt adds extra protein. Freeze the avocado and yogurt ahead of time in an ice cube tray.

• What is the best liquid for a smoothie bowl?

The perfect bowl doesn’t rely on any particular liquid. The quantity of liquid, and adding a little bit at a time, are the key factors. Just make sure your flavors mix well together. For instance, our summery frozen fruits taste best with pineapple juice.

• Will eating a smoothie bowl every day help with weight loss?

We wish we could answer yes or no, but like most weight loss questions, the answer varies a lot! While smoothie bowls are generally healthy and filling, which could help with weight loss, too much sweetener or too big of servings can make them less healthy and potentially detrimental to weight loss.

Plus as we know, everyone’s body is different! So we really don’t know, but it’s definitely a fun way to mix up your diet and get lots of nutrients.

• Are smoothie bowls vegan?

Our recipe actually is a vegan smoothie bowl. But of course if you add any animal products like greek yogurt or whey protein or even honey, it’s no longer vegan.

If you’re ever unsure whether an ingredient is strictly vegan, read the nutritional information thoroughly and Google any components you’re not sure about. 

Supplies for our easy smoothie bowl recipe:

• Blender
• Coconut bowls – the thick coconut shell provides natural insulation, keeping your smoothie colder for longer

Smoothie Bowl Recipe

Ingredients for the perfect smoothie bowl:

• 3 cups frozen fruit (24 oz) *We used Daily Harvest Smoothie Cups
• 1/4 cup whole grain oats
• 1Tbsp flaxseeds 
• 8 ounces pineapple juice

Toppings:

• Strawberries
• Kiwi
• Raspberries
• Blueberries
• Blackberries
• Granola

Our favorite shortcut to the perfect smoothie bowl? We use Daily Harvest frozen smoothie cups for well-balanced portions, nutrients, and flavors.

We love that they contain organic ingredients, a variety of vitamins, and plenty of fiber. Plus we cannot get over how delicious they taste! These are a great thing to have on hand for rushed mornings too. 

These healthy ingredients make up the Daily Harvest mix we used:

• organic strawberries
• organic bananas
• organic peaches 
• organic raspberries
• organic gluten-free whole-grain oats
• organic flax seeds
• organic goji berries

This blend provides Vitamins A, C, & B6, Antioxidant Vitamins, Fiber, Copper Folate, Potassium, and a bit of Protein. For the full nutritional information, check out the Daily Harvest website here. Even better, use code: SHESHARED to save $25 OFF your first Daily Harvest purchase!

Directions on how to make the perfectly thick smoothie bowl:

1. Put only the frozen fruit, oats, and flaxseeds into the blender.

2. Blend on LOW and keep it on low! 

3. When the fruit pieces are all about the size of a pea, start adding a little liquid at a time and blend until it’s just barely pourable.

4. Here’s the fun part! Divide between bowls and go to town adding your favorite delicious toppings. Make it as pretty or pell-mell as you wish. Serve immediately.

Substitutions

• Make it a green smoothie bowl by adding fresh spinach or kale.
• Sweeten your smoothie bowl by adding 1 tablespoon of maple syrup.
• Add 1 sleeve of frozen acai puree to take your smoothie bowl to acai bowl status. (I find the acai puree in the frozen section at Costco.)
• Use milk, oat milk, apple juice, or even water instead of pineapple juice
• Variations to Smoothie Toppings:
• Add chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, protein powder, or any fruit of choice to personalize your smoothie bowls.

Tips and Tricks

• Naturally, adding fresh fruit to the blender seems like a great idea. Actually, the biggest trick is to use all frozen fruit. This will help your homemade smoothie bowls keep that perfect consistency for much longer, and prevent them from being too runny to begin with!
• Another tempting idea is just putting all the ingredients in at once and blending on high for maximum efficiency. Sadly, we find it impossible to get a nice smooth texture that way. Follow our method for the perfectly thick consistency!
• For faster cleanup, put a small drop of soap in the blender then fill it up around 1/4 of the way with water, hit blend, and rinse! This tip works best if you do it right away before the mixture starts drying out. 

This recipe is one of the best ways to start your morning with a burst of clean, healthy energy. Plus, it’s a fun, easy way to give kids a big serving of vitamins and fiber.

Our kids enjoy choosing their favorite toppings and making cute designs on top! Then as an added bonus, it’s a great way to use up your fruit!

Whether you’re making this delicious recipe for yourself, or for the whole crew, you’ll feel great about this healthy breakfast! You’ll also be relieved that there will be very few dishes to wash.

The balance of healthy eating, easy cleanup, and sugary satisfaction makes this easy smoothie bowl recipe one of our absolute favorites!

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This blend provides Vitamins A, C, & B6, Antioxidant Vitamins, Fiber, Copper Folate, Potassium, and a bit of Protein. For the full nutritional information, check out the Daily Harvest website here. Even better, use code: SHESHARED to save $25 OFF your first Daily Harvest purchase!