Berry Smoothie Bowl

This Berry Smoothie Bowl is a healthy breakfast idea to start the day. It’s easy to customize using your favorite berries & greens, and so delicious! Top it with your favorite fruit and nuts for extra protein and crunch. Naturally vegan, paleo, Whole30-friendly and dairy-free, and no added sugar, this summer treat is good for you and tastes amazing.

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Updated June 2021

Easy Berry Smoothie Bowl

Smoothies and smoothie bowls are one of my favorite ways to cool down and sneak in some greens during the summer. They are perfect after a workout on a hot day and super easy to customize.

This Berry Smoothie Bowl is sweet, refreshing and full of sweet berries and fresh greens. It’s super simple to make and packed with antioxidants and immune-boosting ingredients. Plus, it’s vegan, dairy free and has no added sugar. You can totally add a sweetener if you like though and swap out whatever fruit or toppings you have on hand.

Looking for more smoothie bowl recipes? Try our Keto Smoothie Bowls, Acai Smoothie Bowl, Mango Smoothie Bowl or Green Smoothie Bowl next!

What are smoothie bowls?

Smoothie bowls are just smoothies in bowls with some additional fruit or toppings! A little fancier than traditional smoothies, smoothie bowls are eaten by a spoon and topped with all sorts of things, like nuts, seeds, fresh fruit, bee pollen, etc. We like smoothie bowls because they are super versatile and easy to make for breakfast or afternoon snacks when you need an extra kick of energy.

Ingredients you need

This easy berry smoothie bowl starts off with our favorite blueberry smoothie recipe as a base and takes less than 5 minutes to make in a high-speed blender.

• Organic baby spinach – loosely packed. Feel free to add some kale too.
• Water – you can also use coconut water or dairy-free milk of choice
• Hemp seeds- for added fiber and protein. Sub with chia seeds , ground flax seeds or use a mix. Or you can also add a scoop of plant-based protein powder – we like Sprout Living Simply Organic Pea Protein or Nuzest Clean Lean Protein in Just Natural
• Frozen banana – cut into chunks or slices. Makes the smoothie creamy and adds thickness.
• Frozen mixed berries – use a mix of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries or any variety you like or have on hand.
• Pitted cherries – fresh or frozen. For natural sweetness and flavor. Feel free to leave them out if you prefer or don’t have any on hand.

Optional 

• Fresh lemon – you’ll need 1/2 lemon. I love the freshness lemon juice adds to smoothies. Plus it helps with digestion but feel free to leave it out.
• Turmeric + black pepper – just a tiny pinch. Helps with inflammation and I promise you won’t taste it at all.

Smoothie Bowl Toppings

Feel free to have some fun with the toppings – they’re the best part! Anything you like will totally work!

For this bowl we used:

• Sliced bananas
• Fresh berries: we like blueberries, strawberries, raspberries or blackberries
• Coconut flakes
• Shredded coconut

More Delicious Smoothie Topping Ideas

• Sliced or chopped fruit: mango, peaches, pineapple, cherries
• Fresh berries: we like blueberries, strawberries, raspberries or blackberries
• Pomegranate seeds
• Nuts: sliced almonds, crushed pecans, walnuts, pistachios
• Seeds: sunflower seeds, pumpkin seed (pepitas), hemp seeds, chia seeds, ground flaxseeds
• Coconut flakes
• Your favorite nut butter or seed butters: almond butter, pecan butter, peanut butter or cashew butter

How to make a Berry Smoothie Bowl

You will love how this easy smoothie bowl recipe comes together within minutes! Bright and cheerful, this recipe is destined to turn any morning into a great one.

1. Blend the ingredients: Place all the ingredients in a high speed blender in order as they appear starting with the liquid. Blend until smooth, adding additional liquid as needed. (As little as necessary so your smoothie will be thick).
2. Assemble and add toppings: Pour into bowls and top with your favorite mix of fruit, coconut flakes, shredded coconut and or chia/hemp seeds. Serve and enjoy.

Smoothie Bowl Variations

You can also change up these easy smoothie recipes with any add-in choices that you like:

• Coconut water
• Matcha powder or brewed green tea
• Cacao powder
• Avocado – for creaminess and healthy fats
• Dairy-free plant-based milk: almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk or oat milk
• Ripe frozen banana (adds thickness as well)
• Water kefir
• Celery – chopped
• Cauliflower – adds bulk
• Zucchini

If NOT Whole30, paleo & dairy is okay:

• Dairy-free yogurt. Or plain yogurt, Greek yogurt or vanilla yogurt – add to the freezer for 20 minutes and it tastes just like ice cream
• Nut butter: Peanut butter, almond butter or sunflower seed butter for extra added protein
• Oats for extra staying power

Make ahead and storage tips

To prepare this recipe ahead of time, then simply just portion out the ingredients and place in reusable storage containers or bags and store in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to use. When ready to make this smoothie bowl recipe, then dump each portion into the blender and enjoy!

Storing The Leftovers

There are a variety of ways to enjoy the leftovers for this healthy berry smoothie bowl recipe. If you happen to have any leftovers from this recipe, then store the smoothie in a mason jar or other type of storage container in the refrigerator. Be sure to enjoy the smoothie no later than 24 hours after placing in the refrigerator.

In the mood for a “nice cream“? Place the leftover smoothie in the freezer and enjoy it like a summer dessert. If you happen to have some Popsicle molds, then this smoothie can definitely be poured into them for healthy frozen treats.

How to freeze smoothies

If you prefer to store your blended berry smoothies in the freezer, you can portion them out into ice cubes until frozen. Then pop the smoothie cubes out and store in a clear resealable bag or Stasher bag for up to 3 months.

Then when you’re drink your breakfast smoothie, simply thaw in the fridge about an hour beforehand in a glass cup.

You can also freeze the smoothies in a mason jar for up to 3 months. Be sure not fill the mason jar all the way to the top, otherwise, the jar can shatter. When you’re ready to drink your healthy smoothie, thaw the mason jar in the fridge the night before or a few hours beforehand.

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Berry Smoothie Bowl

Prep Time

10 mins

Total Time

10 mins

 

This Berry Smoothie Bowl is a healthy breakfast idea to start the day. It's easy to customize using your favorite berries & greens, and so delicious! Top it with your favorite fruit and nuts for extra protein and crunch. Naturally vegan, paleo, Whole30-friendly and dairy-free, and no added sugar, this summer treat is good for you and tastes amazing.

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: berry smoothie, berry smoothie bowl, breakfast bowl recipe, breakfast smoothie bowl recipe, easy smoothie bowl recipe

Servings: 2 smoothie bowls

Calories: 109 kcal

Author: Kelly

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water , or more depending on the consistency you prefer. You can also use coconut water or your favorite dairy-free milk (almond, cashew, coconut) of your choice.
• 1 tablespoon hemps seeds , you can also sub with chia seeds, ground flax seeds or a mix of each. Or you can also add a scoop of plant-based protein powder - we like Sprout Living Simply Organic Pea Protein or Nuzest Clean Lean Protein in Just Natural
• juice from 1/2 lemon , optional
• pinch turmeric , optional
• 1 1/2 cups frozen organic berries I get a blueberry, blackberry, raspberry strawberry mix
• 1/2 cup organic baby spinach , loosely packed - can also use a mix of spinach and kale
• 1/4 cup pitted cherries fresh or frozen - freel free to leave them out if you don't have any on hand
• 1/2 cup frozen banana slices (about 1 small banana)

Toppings of choice (see post for more ideas)

• Chia or hemp seeds
• Coconut chips or coconut flakes
• Sliced banana
• Blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries
• Nuts or seeds of choice

Instructions

1. Place all the ingredients in your high-performance blender in the order as they appear starting with the liquid first. Blend until smooth, adding additional liquid as needed. (As little as necessary so your smoothie will be thick). Taste and add sweetener of your choice, if desired. Blend again.

   

2. Pour into bowls and add your toppings of choice.

   Serve and enjoy.

   

Recipe Notes

*I don't usually add any sweetener as I find the berries, cherries and banana are sweet enough but you can definitely add preferred liquid sweetener of choice after tasting it.

Nutrition Facts

Berry Smoothie Bowl

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 109 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Fat 3g5%

Carbohydrates 16g5%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 4g8%

* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.