Blueberry Lavender Smoothie Bowl (Printable)
Berry and lavender blend with almond butter swirl, topped fresh for a creamy, vibrant start.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 1 ½ cups frozen blueberries
02 - 1 frozen banana
03 - ½ cup coconut yogurt
04 - ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
05 - 1–2 tsp culinary dried lavender, food-grade, lightly crushed
06 - 1 tbsp chia seeds
07 - 1 tbsp maple syrup
→ Almond Butter Swirl
08 - 2 tbsp almond butter
09 - 1 tsp maple syrup
10 - 1–2 tsp almond milk
→ Toppings
11 - ¼ cup fresh blueberries
12 - 2 tbsp granola
13 - 1 tbsp sliced almonds
14 - 1 tbsp coconut flakes
15 - Edible flowers or extra lavender
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine frozen blueberries, frozen banana, coconut yogurt, almond milk, lavender, chia seeds, and maple syrup in a blender. Blend until thick and creamy, scraping down sides as needed.
02 - Taste and adjust sweetness or lavender intensity to your preference.
03 - In a small bowl, mix almond butter with maple syrup and almond milk until smooth and pourable consistency is achieved.
04 - Pour smoothie mixture into two bowls. Drizzle almond butter mixture over top and use a knife or toothpick to create decorative swirl pattern.
05 - Top with fresh blueberries, granola, sliced almonds, coconut flakes, and edible flowers or extra lavender if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its breakfast that feels like a spa treatment
- The almond butter swirl turns simple ingredients into something fancy
- Takes 10 minutes but looks like you tried way harder
02 -
- Overblending lavender can make things bitter, pulse gently if adding it in
- The smoothie melts fast, so have your toppings ready before you blend
- Thin your almond butter with warm liquid for easier swirling
03 -
- Buy culinary lavender from spice stores or tea shops, not craft aisles
- Crush lavender with a mortar and pestle right before adding to release the oils