Blueberry Banana Cashew Smoothie Bowl (Printable)
Creamy blueberry and banana bowl with cashews and granola crumble—quick, nourishing breakfast or snack in 10 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 1 cup frozen blueberries
02 - 1 large ripe banana, sliced and frozen
03 - 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes and drained
04 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or other plant-based milk
05 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
06 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Toppings
08 - 1/2 cup granola (gluten-free if needed)
09 - 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
10 - 1/2 banana, sliced
11 - 2 tablespoons raw cashews, chopped
12 - 1 tablespoon shredded coconut (optional)
13 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place raw cashews in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let soak for 10 minutes to soften, then drain thoroughly.
02 - Add frozen blueberries, frozen banana slices, soaked cashews, almond milk, maple syrup or honey if using, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt to a high-speed blender. Blend on high until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
03 - Pour the thick smoothie mixture evenly into two serving bowls.
04 - Arrange granola, fresh blueberries, banana slices, chopped cashews, shredded coconut, and chia seeds over the surface of each bowl.
05 - Serve immediately while cold and enjoy.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The cashew trick makes this bowl impossibly creamy without a drop of dairy, and once you try it you will never go back to plain smoothies.
- It looks like something from a trendy cafe but comes together in ten minutes with ingredients you probably already have stocked.
02 -
- I once tried skipping the cashew soak and ended up with a gritty bowl that no amount of extra blending could fix, so always soak them.
- Adding a handful of spinach disappears completely into the purple color and boosts nutrition without anyone suspecting a thing.
03 -
- Freeze your banana slices flat on a parchment lined tray before bagging them so they blend evenly without clumping into a single frozen mass.
- A splash of orange juice instead of almond milk creates a brighter, more tropical flavor that is absolutely worth experimenting with.