Make A Smoothie Bowl

Written By Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Smoothie bowls are delicious and nutritious meals that have recently gained popularity. They are essentially thick smoothies that are served in a bowl and topped with a variety of toppings. Smoothie bowls are typically made with a base of frozen fruits, such as bananas or berries, and milk (skim or plant-based.)

You'll need a blender or a food processor to make a smoothie bowl. Here's a basic recipe for 2 to get you started:

Ingredients:

  • 1-2 frozen bananas

  • 1 cup of frozen berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, or a mix)

  • 1/2 cup of liquid (oat milk or skim milk)

  • Toppings of your choice (chia seeds, sliced fruits, etc.)

Instructions:

  1. Place the frozen bananas, frozen berries, and liquid in a blender or food processor.

  2. Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender a few times to ensure everything is blended evenly.

  3. Pour the smoothie mixture into a bowl and spread it smooth.

  4. Add your desired toppings on top of the smoothie. Get creative and appealingly arrange the toppings.

  5. Enjoy your smoothie bowl immediately with a spoon!

Smoothie bowls are versatile, and you can customize them according to your taste preferences. You can experiment with different combinations of fruits, add spinach or other greens for extra nutrients, or incorporate protein powder or nut butter for added protein and flavor.

Smoothie bowls are not only visually appealing but also a great way to incorporate a variety of fruits and other nutritious ingredients into your diet. They make a refreshing and satisfying breakfast or snack option.

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Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII discovered her love of cooking at her grandmother's side, stirring raisin oatmeal on a Saturday morning. By 15 she had her first food service job. At 18 she was accepted to the Culinary Institute of America, where she graduated second in her class, then went on to the Fachschule Richemont in Switzerland to study pastry arts and baking. A decade with Hyatt Hotels followed before she founded Food and Health Communications with a single conviction: food that is good for you should taste extraordinary.

Judy holds a Master of Professional Studies in Food Business from the Culinary Institute of America, a Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts from Johnson and Wales University (Summa Cum Laude), two art certificates from UC Berkeley Extension, and the CIA's Pro Chef II certification. She has earned the American Culinary Federation Bronze Medal, Gold Medal, and ACF Chef of the Year award.

Today she develops every recipe on this site, shoots and styles food through her food photography and motion studio, and publishes nutrition education materials for dietitians, schools, extension offices, and health professionals through nutritioneducationstore.com. She uses the latest nutritional science and Dietary Guidelines to drive her creativity — whether that means a new twist on fajitas or Italian brownies made with toasted nuts and cooked honey. Her mission has never changed: help everyone make food that tastes as good as it is for them.

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