Blackberry Vanilla Oat Smoothie Bowl (Printable)
Creamy blackberry and vanilla oat bowl with an almond butter swirl, topped with granola, chia and fresh berries.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 1 cup frozen blackberries
02 - 1 large ripe banana, fresh or frozen
03 - 1/2 cup rolled oats, certified gluten-free if required
04 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
05 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Toppings
08 - 2 tablespoons almond butter
09 - 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
10 - 1/4 cup granola, gluten-free if required
11 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
12 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine frozen blackberries, banana, rolled oats, yogurt, almond milk, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
02 - If needed, add a splash more almond milk for a thicker or thinner consistency suitable for eating with a spoon.
03 - Divide the blended mixture evenly among two bowls.
04 - Drizzle 1 tablespoon almond butter over each bowl and gently swirl using a knife or toothpick.
05 - Garnish each bowl with fresh blackberries, granola, chia seeds, and sliced almonds.
06 - Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It’s secretly as nourishing as it is indulgent, giving you energy without any heavy feeling.
- The almond butter swirl turns every bowl into a little work of edible art—and it’s ready in just ten minutes.
02 -
- If you pour the almond butter when the smoothie base is too cold, it may harden immediately—warm it slightly first.
- Adding too much liquid will turn the bowl into a drink, so hold back unless blending is impossible.
03 -
- Warm your almond butter slightly so it’s pourable—it’ll swirl beautifully rather than clump.
- Using a ripe banana makes all the difference in sweetness and texture—trust me, it’s worth waiting for those spots.