Smoothie Bowl with Berries and Coconut

Because your mornings shouldn’t be boring – start your morning off with this Smoothie Bowl with Berries and Coconut that tastes as good as it looks!

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Love smoothies? Also try this Kale Smoothie with Pineapple and Banana or this Tropical Smoothie!

I am not usually a very trendy person. When it comes to fashion, I keep things pretty classic. And when it comes to food, I tend to usually stick to my favorites, my comfort zone.

But folks – there is a new smoothie trend, and I’m jumping on that train.

Smoothie bowls.

I’m sure you’ve seen them. Everywhere. And I can totally see why.

We already know that I’m a smoothie fan, because I even wrote a book all about them – Best 100 Smoothies for Kids. But today, I’m here to prove that smoothies aren’t just for kids. Because you’re gonna want this Smoothie Bowl!

I’m a huge believer in that we eat first with our eyes. And it doesn’t get much prettier than this smoothie bowl.

I’m loving that I can eat my smoothie with a spoon instead of a straw, and sense lots more smoothie bowls in my future!

Ingredients and Additions

You are basically putting your smoothie in a bowl, and then topping it with all kinds of goodies. So here is what I used to make this combination.

Coconut Milk Beverage – this is not the coconut milk that comes out of a can. This is the coconut milk that you can usually find in a shelf stable box. (It does need to be refrigerated after opening, though!) But you can really use any liquid of your choice here. Almond milk, regular cow’s milk, even coconut water or fruit juice.

Frozen Berries – I like to use a mixture of berries, but you could use just blueberries or just raspberries. Or any berry. This is really just an outline, so even another fruit, like mango, would work.

Frozen Banana – This is my secret to a smooth, creamy smoothie bowl. Under-ripe, frozen bananas. You can totally use regular frozen bananas, but then your smoothie can taste like the banana. But for this bowl, I wanted the texture, but not the flavor. Under-ripe bananas will give you the texture without the overwhelming banana flavor!

Toppings

This is where you can have a lot of fun. Here are some ideas for smoothie bowl toppings:

• Fresh berries
• coconut
• granola
• flax seeds
• chia seeds
• cacao nibs
• chopped or sliced nuts

Tips and Tricks

For a thicker smoothie bowl, use less liquid. If you have a high powered blender, this won’t be a problem, but the cheaper blenders tend to take more liquid.

You can keep the fruit and bananas portioned off for an easy grab and blend breakfast.

Don’t want to eat your smoothie with a spoon? Add a little more liquid and drink it through a straw like a regular smoothie. I love these reusable straws!

More Healthy Breakfast Ideas

Oatmeal Pancakes with Chocolate Chips
Tropical Carrot Smoothie
Classic Bran Muffins
Raspberry Overnight Oats
Banana Oat Bread

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Smoothie Bowl with Berries and Coconut

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Author: Deborah Harroun

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

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Because your mornings shouldn’t be boring – start your morning off with this Smoothie Bowl with Berries and Coconut that tastes as good as it looks!

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Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups coconut milk beverage
• ▢ 3 cups frozen mixed berries
• ▢ 1 frozen underripe banana sliced
• ▢ fresh berries and unsweetened coconut for topping

Instructions

• Pour the coconut milk beverage into a blender. Add the frozen berries and banana and blend until smooth.
• Divide the smoothie between 2 bowls. Top with fresh berries and unsweetened coconut. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes:

By using an underripe banana, you get the creaminess that a frozen banana brings without an overpowering banana flavor.

SUBSTITUTIONS: You can use any liquid you want to use. Use less for a thicker texture. You can also top with other ingredients such as granola, flax seeds, nuts, etc.

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide. Nutrition information does not include any of the toppings.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1/2 of recipe, Calories: 203kcal (10%), Carbohydrates: 43g (14%), Protein: 3g (6%), Fat: 3g (5%), Saturated Fat: 3g (19%), Sodium: 23mg (1%), Fiber: 6g (25%), Sugar: 24g (27%)

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