Description
A quick and nutrient-rich smoothie bowl featuring organic frozen mixed berries and ripe banana blended to a creamy soft serve consistency, topped with chia seeds, hemp seeds, shredded coconut, and optional granola or fruit. Perfect for a healthy, plant-based breakfast or snack prepared in just 5 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 heaping cup organic frozen mixed berries
- 1 small ripe banana (sliced and frozen)
- 2-3 Tbsp light coconut or almond milk
- 1 scoop plain or vanilla protein powder of choice (optional)
Toppings
- 1 Tbsp shredded unsweetened coconut (desiccated)
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 Tbsp hemp seeds
- Granola (optional)
- Fruit (optional)
Instructions
- Blend frozen fruits: Add frozen mixed berries and sliced frozen banana to a blender and blend on low speed until small bits remain and the fruits begin breaking down.
- Add liquids and protein: Pour in 2-3 tablespoons of light coconut or almond milk and add protein powder if using. Blend on low again, scraping down the sides as needed until the mixture reaches a creamy soft serve consistency.
- Scoop and top: Spoon the smoothie mixture into 1-2 serving bowls. Top with shredded coconut, chia seeds, hemp seeds, and optionally granola or fresh fruit according to your preference.
- Serve fresh or store: Enjoy immediately for best taste and texture. Leftovers can be kept in the freezer for 1-2 weeks; allow to thaw before serving.
Notes
- This smoothie bowl recipe is quick and easy, requiring just 5 minutes from start to finish.
- The protein powder is optional and can be omitted for a fully plant-based, lower calorie option.
- Using frozen fruit helps achieve the thick, soft serve texture without any ice needed.
- You can customize toppings such as fresh fruit, nut butters, or granola to add different textures and flavors.
- Leftovers should be stored in the freezer and thawed before eating; best enjoyed fresh for optimal taste and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie bowl
- Calories: 214 kcal
- Sugar: 25.9 g
- Sodium: 9 mg
- Fat: 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47.5 g
- Fiber: 8.8 g
- Protein: 2.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
