To be honest, it took me quite some time to actually try my first smoothie bowl recipe.
Just like with a mason jar salads, I thought to myself, "Why would you put a smoothie in a bowl?"
I mean...you drink it with a spoon, then? Huh? What on earth is this trend and why is it so popular?
And, because I'm stubborn, I chose not to try any smoothie bowls for like a year or two.
Don't get me wrong - I continued to make smoothies and protein shakes almost every day...just not in "bowl" form.
I mean...why?
THEN IT HAPPENED.
I finally broke down and decided I needed to figure out what all the fuss about. Apparently, it took me a while.
I needed to try this smoothie bowl nonsense and see for myself.
And, you know what? It's amazing!
It's like shockingly AMAZING.
I wouldn't have thought I would like it - heck, I even tried not to like it! But smoothie bowls are awesome.
The thing that's great about them is that they take your typical smoothie (which, in my book, is pretty darn great anyways), and then they build on top of it. They add extra texture and flavor and, quite honestly, some flair and fun.
And there's nothing wrong with having a little flair and fun on top your smoothie.
Really, it's a whole new way to enjoy your smoothie. You can also do the same with your protein shakes as well.
So, besides the smoothie, let's talk how to make a smoothie bowl for yourself.
The idea behind the toppings is you want to consider texture, flavor, and visual appearance. The toppings can be just sprinkled on or can be neatly placed in lines, like I have with this tasty peach and strawberry smoothie bowl recipe, or any other design your little heart desires (remember, this is the time for fun and flare!).
Personally, I like to choose 3-4 toppings - 2 of them will usually come from the ingredients I already included in the smoothie (i.e. the strawberries and peach, in this case), and the remaining 1-2 will add extra texture, flavor, and visual fun. Any extra fruit toppings you have left-over can be set aside for freezing peaches or strawberries for a smoothie bowl later!
A couple great go-to's for this are unsweetened shredded coconut, granola, chia seeds, pepitas (pumpkin seeds), and sliced almonds. These all add a great crunch and are easy to keep on hand to toss a tablespoon or so down on your smoothie.
Whatever you choose, it's an opportunity to have fun with your food, enjoy what you do, and - gosh darn it - stop being so stubborn!
Strawberry & Peach Smoothie Bowl Recipe
Strawberry & Peach Smoothie Bowl Recipe + How To Make A Smoothie Bowl!
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 1 ripe peach pitted and sliced
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup fresh strawberries halved
- ¼ cup rolled oats uncooked
- ⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 teaspoon raw honey
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Toppings:
- granola
- flaked coconut unsweetened
- additional sliced peaches
- additional sliced strawberries
Instructions
- In a blender, add the peach, frozen banana, fresh strawberries, uncooked rolled oats, unsweetened almond milk, raw honey, and ground cinnamon. (While you don’t have to have your banana frozen ahead of time, having it frozen will add more creaminess to your smoothie and will make it so you don’t need to add any ice which can dilute the flavor.)
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour the smoothie into a bowl.
- I like to add sliced peach, strawberries, granola, and shredded coconut over the top, but you can literally use whatever you like.
- Tip: to keep the fruit from sinking, slice very thinly.
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Jill Grove
Hi Lacey! Just discovered your amazing smoothie recipes and am eager to try them out. I was wondering if you have any recipes that include frozen pineapples (one of my favorites). Though I haven't tried any of these, yet, I'll give 'em five stars anyway! : )
Jen Moderator
Hi Jill, thank you for your comment! You might love Lacey's Pineapple Sorbet recipe: https://www.asweetpeachef.com/pineapple-sorbet/ And you can find a Pineapple Smoothie in here, too: https://www.asweetpeachef.com/high-protein-fruit-smoothie-recipes/
shelby
Super good smoothie but not thick enough to be a smoothie bowl
Mandy Lowry
Flavour was good. But even though I used a frozen peach as well it was too runny. Hreat smoothie, not quite a smoothie bowl.
Dustin
Smoothie bowls are awesome!