3 Healthy Smoothie Bowl Recipes

Smoothie bowl recipes

By now, you've probably heard about smoothie bowls. Smoothie bowls are the perfect healthy breakfast or quick-and-easy afternoon snack, and they're packed with nutrients that will keep you energized all day long. They have the taste and texture of a smoothie, but with health-boosting, super-satisfying toppings such as granola, flaxseed, chia seeds, fresh berries, coconut, or even a little bit of dark chocolate to turn them into a heartier meal. And aside from being delicious, whipping up a smoothie bowl is an opportunity to get creative. Whether you pack yours with green veggies like spinach or opt for a sweeter bowl with berries and dark chocolate, the possibilities are truly endless!

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Here, our favorite tasty smoothie bowl variations to get you started. For each these recipes, simply blend everything together in a blender—a high-speed one such as the Ninja Professional Blender ($104; amazon.com)works best. If the mixture gets stuck, stop the machine and shake the cup and try again, or add a little bit more liquid. Too thin? Blend in some ice cubes to thicken the mixture up. Note: These smoothie bowls are hearty! Have one as a meal or divide the recipes in half to make a few snacks.

Acai Smoothie Bowl

Try this recipe: Acai Smoothie Bowl

This recipe makes about 2 1/2 cups of smoothie, which should be enough for one meal or two snacks. Top it with granola and more fresh fruit for added flavor and crunch.

Ingredients: Medium-sized frozen banana, frozen berries, frozen chopped spinach, almond milk, almond butter, acai powder, ground flaxseed, maple syrup, a pinch of salt

Peach-Raspberry Smoothie Bowl

Try the recipe: Peach-Raspberry Smoothie Bowl

Organic frozen peaches and raspberries will give you the best flavor and color for this smoothie bowl.

Ingredients: Frozen raspberries, frozen peach slices, plain whole-milk yogurt, medium zucchini, ground flaxseed, raw honey, vanilla extract, pinch of salt, toppings of your choice

Calories: 141