Blueberry Banana Almond Smoothie Bowl (Printable)

A nutrient-packed blend of bananas, blueberries, and almond butter topped with fresh fruit and coconut.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 2 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
02 - 1 cup frozen blueberries
03 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, plus more as needed
04 - 2 tablespoons almond butter
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or pure maple syrup, optional

→ Toppings

07 - 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
08 - 1 small banana, sliced
09 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
10 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
11 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
12 - 1 tablespoon granola, optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine frozen bananas, frozen blueberries, almond milk, almond butter, chia seeds, and sweetener if using in a high-speed blender. Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Add additional almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time if consistency is too thick.
02 - Divide the blended mixture evenly between two serving bowls, using a spatula to transfer all contents from the blender.
03 - Artistically arrange fresh blueberries, banana slices, sliced almonds, coconut flakes, chia seeds, and granola if desired over the surface of each bowl. Group toppings in sections or scatter evenly for visual appeal.
04 - Serve immediately with a spoon while the base remains thick and cold. Enjoy the contrast between the frozen smoothie and fresh toppings.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The frozen banana creates an incredibly creamy texture that tastes like soft-serve ice cream but is actually just fruit
  • You can customize the toppings based on whatever nuts, seeds, or fruits you have on hand
  • It takes literally ten minutes but looks and feels like something from a fancy cafe
02 -
  • If your blender is struggling, let the frozen fruit sit for 5 minutes before blending
  • The mixture melts faster than you'd expect, so work quickly once it's poured
  • Freezing your bowls ahead of time keeps everything perfectly cold and thick
03 -
  • Toast your coconut flakes and almonds in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes first
  • Add a scoop of protein powder after blending for a post-workout version
  • Drizzle extra almond butter on top for the most gorgeous presentation

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