Blueberry Banana Coconut Smoothie Bowl (Printable)
Creamy blueberry banana coconut blend topped with crunchy granola clusters and fresh fruit.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 1 cup frozen blueberries
02 - 1 large ripe banana, sliced (fresh or frozen)
03 - 1/2 cup coconut milk (full-fat or light)
04 - 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
→ Toppings
07 - 1/2 cup granola clusters (use gluten-free if needed)
08 - 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
09 - 1/2 banana, sliced
10 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
11 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
12 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine frozen blueberries, sliced banana, coconut milk, yogurt, chia seeds, and honey or maple syrup in a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and thick, adding more coconut milk as needed to reach the desired consistency.
02 - Pour the smoothie base evenly into two serving bowls, spreading it across the bottom of each.
03 - Top each bowl with granola clusters, fresh blueberries, banana slices, shredded coconut, chia seeds, and pumpkin or sunflower seeds arranged as desired.
04 - Serve right away while the smoothie base is still cold for the best texture and flavor.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The coconut milk makes it taste like a tropical vacation disguised as breakfast, and nobody judges you for eating something this beautiful before noon.
- It takes exactly ten minutes, which is less time than standing in line at a juice bar, and you control every single thing that goes into it.
02 -
- Freeze your banana ahead of time if you want a base thick enough to hold up those toppings, because a fresh banana makes it more like a drinkable smoothie than a bowl.
- Adding too much liquid is the fastest way to ruin the texture, so start with less coconut milk and add a splash more only if the blender struggles.
03 -
- Keep a stash of peeled, sliced bananas in your freezer specifically for bowls like this, and your future sleepy morning self will thank you.
- Layer the heaviest toppings like granola closest to the edges so they do not sink into the base before you get to them.