Strawberry Banana Cashew Smoothie Bowl (Printable)

A vibrant blend of strawberries, bananas, and cashews topped with crunchy chia seeds for a satisfying breakfast.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 1 cup frozen strawberries
02 - 1 ripe banana, sliced
03 - 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked 2 hours and drained
04 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
05 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Chia Crunch Topping

08 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped cashews
10 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut
11 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
12 - Pinch of cinnamon

→ Optional Toppings

13 - Fresh strawberry slices
14 - Banana slices
15 - Sliced kiwi
16 - Granola
17 - Extra cashews

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine frozen strawberries, banana, soaked cashews, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Add additional almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time for thinner consistency if desired.
02 - Mix chia seeds, chopped cashews, shredded coconut, maple syrup, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined. Let mixture sit for 3-5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
03 - Divide the smoothie base evenly between two serving bowls, pouring carefully to maintain thickness.
04 - Sprinkle the chia crunch mixture evenly over the top of each smoothie bowl, covering the surface area.
05 - Arrange fresh fruit slices, granola, or additional cashews on top as desired. Serve immediately with spoons while the smoothie base remains thick and cold.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cashew base creates this incredible creaminess without any dairy
  • You can prep the toppings the night before and blend in two minutes before work
02 -
  • The smoothie melts faster than you expect so work quickly once it is poured
  • If your blender struggles, add liquid one tablespoon at a time
03 -
  • Soak your cashews the night before in the fridge
  • Freeze your sliced bananas in advance for extra creaminess

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