Blueberry Banana Almond Smoothie Bowl (Printable)

Blueberry-banana almond bowl with coconut flakes, sliced banana and almonds, creamy and nutrient-rich for breakfast or snack.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 1 cup frozen blueberries
02 - 1 large ripe banana
03 - ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
04 - 2 tablespoons almond butter
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
06 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

→ Toppings

07 - ¼ cup fresh blueberries
08 - ½ banana, sliced
09 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
10 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
11 - 1 tablespoon granola

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine the frozen blueberries, whole banana, almond milk, almond butter, chia seeds, and honey or maple syrup in a blender. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
02 - Pour the blended mixture evenly between two serving bowls.
03 - Scatter the fresh blueberries, banana slices, sliced almonds, coconut flakes, and granola over the surface of each bowl in an even layer.
04 - Enjoy right away while the smoothie base is cold and thick, before the toppings settle into the mixture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The frozen banana and blueberries create a texture so thick and creamy you will swear there is ice cream hiding in there.
  • It takes exactly ten minutes from fridge to bowl, which means you can sleep in and still eat something beautiful.
  • The toppings turn breakfast into a mini art project that genuinely improves your morning mood.
02 -
  • Using fresh blueberries instead of frozen will give you a soupy bowl that makes you sad, so freeze them overnight if you only have fresh.
  • Over blending on a low speed introduces too much air and turns the base fluffy rather than dense and creamy, so always use high speed for a short burst.
03 -
  • Freeze your bananas peeled because trying to peel a frozen banana is a humbling experience you do not need at six in the morning.
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon juice over your banana slices keeps them from browning if you are assembling this for a photo or a guest.

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