Strawberry-Banana Smoothie Bowl

 

Let's get this delicious Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl on your menu! It's super easy, healthy, and perfect for breakfast or a quick afternoon pick-me-up. Plus, it's gluten-free, vegan, and only takes 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to whip up. The best part? You can pile on whatever toppings you like!

Why a Smoothie Bowl?

So, you love smoothies, right? Well, a smoothie bowl is like a regular smoothie's cooler, thicker cousin. The main difference is it's so thick you eat it with a spoon, and you can load it up with awesome toppings. Think almond butter drizzles, chocolate chips, fresh fruit, you name it!

Smoothie bowls are super versatile. You can toss in pretty much any fresh or frozen fruit, your favorite milk, blend it 'til it's perfectly smooth, and then go wild with healthy toppings. Wanna make it a full meal? Blend in a scoop of your favorite protein powder. Or just enjoy it as is for a refreshing snack. Trust me, this strawberry banana combo is gonna be a new fave!

What You'll Need (The Goods! 🍓🍌)

This recipe keeps it simple with just five main ingredients, plus whatever fun stuff you want to put on top.

Strawberries: Definitely use **frozen strawberries** for the creamiest bowl ever.

Banana: A ripe one with some brown spots is best, but a frozen banana works great too!

Coconut Milk: Refrigerated full-fat coconut milk** is your go-to for the best texture.

Honey: Just a tiny bit for sweetness. Skip it if you're keeping it vegan.

Chia Seeds: These are awesome for extra nutrition and help make your bowl super creamy.

Topping Ideas: Sliced kiwi, cacao nibs, coconut flakes – but feel free to get creative!

How to Make Your Smoothie Bowl

Seriously, it's a breeze with a good blender! 

1. Step 1: Blend it up! Toss the strawberries, banana, coconut milk, honey (if using), and chia seeds into your high-speed blender. Blend until it's super smooth and creamy.

2. Step 2: Pour & Top! Pour that beautiful smoothie into a bowl, then add all your favorite toppings. Dig in and enjoy!🍹

Easy Peasy Variations

This recipe is already dairy-free and paleo-friendly. If you want to make it vegan or Whole30, just leave out the honey. And hey, you can totally tweak this to fit your taste buds!

Sweetness Factor: Depending on how sweet your fruit is, you might not even need extra sugar. But if you do, a little honey or maple syrup works perfectly.

Milk Swap: While full-fat coconut milk is recommended for the best texture, feel free to use any milk you prefer. Almond milk, oat milk, or cashew milk can work – just start with less liquid and add more if needed to keep it thick. You could even try Greek yogurt for a protein boost and creamy texture!

Super Thick Bowl: The secret to a thick smoothie bowl is definitely frozen strawberries. I usually go with about 1 cup of frozen strawberries and one fresh banana.

Protein Power-Up: Want more protein? Just blend in a scoop of your favorite vanilla or chocolate protein powder.  I'm a fan of adding PB2 powdered peanut butter for extra protein, healthy fats, and a yummy flavor kick! 💪

What are your go-to smoothie bowl toppings? I'd love to hear your faves! 😋