Banana Smoothie Bowl

5 from 7 votes

For a refreshing take on breakfast, I make this banana smoothie bowl. I use frozen bananas, almond butter, and almond milk. The frozen fruit blends into a thick, creamy base that is naturally sweet and pairs well with a variety of toppings. It is ready in just 5 minutes, making it an ideal weekday summertime vegan breakfast!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack

Cuisine: American, Vegan

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 212kcal

Author: Anjali Shah

Equipment

Ingredients

Smoothie Bowl Ingredients

3 medium ripe bananas sliced and frozen
1 tbsp almond butter
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp vanilla extract
2-3 tbsp almond milk

Optional Toppings

Chia seeds, Sliced banana, Berries, Oats, Toasted pumpkin seeds, Nut butter

Instructions

Freeze your banana slices by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper, slicing your bananas and adding them to the baking sheet in a single layer, covering with plastic wrap and freezing overnight.
Add the frozen sliced bananas, almond butter, cinnamon and vanilla extract to a high speed food processor and blend until smooth. Scrape down the edges as needed.
Add the almond milk, 1 tbsp at a time. Continue to blend until smooth until desired consistency has been achieved.
Evenly divide into serving bowls.
Top with your favorite toppings such as crushed nuts, sliced banana, fresh berries, toasted coconut and nut butter. Serve and enjoy immediately.

Video

https://youtu.be/XqxYCeJUtHM

Notes

My #1 Secret Tip for this banana smoothie bowl recipe is to slice and store the frozen banana properly. I make sure that my banana slices are not on top of each other, fusing into large, unbreakable chunks. Having separate pieces makes blending a lot easier.
Use ripe bananas: I freeze bananas that are slightly overripe but not yet brown or mushy, as these produce the sweetest flavor.
Add milk very slowly: I always add my milk extra cautiously and slowly, making sure to give it time to blend so I can judge the consistency before adding more.
Choose crunchy toppings: This is a creamy base; I like serving it with toppings that provide an exciting contrast.
Serve quickly: Smoothie bowls are the best right after blending, so I make sure to have my toppings prepared and ready so they can be enjoyed almost immediately.

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