Berry Almond Smoothie Bowl (Printable)
A vibrant berry smoothie bowl topped with almonds and coconut flakes for a nutritious breakfast or snack.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 1 cup frozen blueberries
02 - 1 cup frozen strawberries
03 - 1 ripe banana
04 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
→ Toppings
05 - 1/4 cup sliced fresh strawberries
06 - 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
07 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
08 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
09 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
10 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine frozen blueberries, frozen strawberries, banana, and almond milk in a blender. Blend until smooth and thick, adding a splash more almond milk if needed to reach the desired consistency.
02 - Pour the blended smoothie mixture evenly into two serving bowls.
03 - Top each bowl with fresh strawberry slices, blueberries, sliced almonds, coconut flakes, and chia seeds, arranging them in rows or sections for an attractive presentation.
04 - Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired for extra sweetness. Serve immediately while cold.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The frozen fruit does all the work, no ice needed, which means every spoonful tastes like actual fruit, not watered down disappointment.
- It genuinely takes less than ten minutes from fridge to bowl, which is faster than deciding what to order.
02 -
- A high speed blender makes this dramatically easier, and if yours struggles, let the frozen fruit sit for five minutes before blending.
- The bowl thickens as it sits in the fridge, so if you are prepping ahead, make it slightly thinner than you think you want.
03 -
- Freeze your bananas peeled and chopped so you never have to wrestle with a frozen peel at six in the morning like I did once.
- Toasting the almonds and coconut in a dry skillet for two minutes is the single step that elevates this from good to memorable.