Berry Smoothie Bowl
A smoothie bowl is a smoothie you eat with a spoon, so thickness is everything. We use berries straight from the freezer and as little liquid as possible, which gives a cold, dense blend like soft-serve that holds up the granola and seeds without them sinking.
- Prep
- 7 min
- Total
- 7 min
- Servings
- 2
- Level
- Easy
- Per serving
- 335 kcal
Ingredients
For the smoothie
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What to use instead
For a vegan version, use coconut or soy yogurt, plant milk and maple syrup instead of honey.
For the topping
Makes: 2 bowls
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Method
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Step 1: Load the blender
Put the yogurt and milk into a powerful blender first, then the banana, with the frozen berries on top. Having the liquid at the bottom helps the blades catch the frozen fruit.
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Step 2: Blend thick
Blend on high for 40–60 seconds, stopping a few times to push the mixture down towards the blades with a spatula. You want the texture of soft-serve ice cream — thick enough that a spoon almost stands up.
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Step 3: Adjust the texture
If the blades are spinning without catching, add another 1–2 tbsp milk, but no more: a runny smoothie won't hold the toppings and ends up as a drink.
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Step 4: Spoon into bowls
Straight away, divide the mixture between two shallow bowls, chilled in the freezer if you have time, and smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
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Step 5: Add the toppings
Arrange the granola in a strip, scatter over the pumpkin and chia seeds and drizzle with a thin stream of honey. Eat immediately, while it's cold and thick.
Tips & variations
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Tip
Frozen banana is the secret to a creamy texture without ice. Slice ripe bananas and keep them in a bag in the freezer so they're always ready.
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Swap
For a vegan version, use coconut or soy yogurt, plant milk and maple syrup instead of honey.
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Variation
Blend in a handful of baby spinach — the colour stays purple and you'll barely taste it. Or swap some of the berries for frozen mango for a more tropical bowl.
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Storage
A smoothie bowl is best eaten at once. Pour any extra into ice-lolly moulds and freeze.
Nutrition
| 1 serving | Whole dish 2 servings | |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 335 kcal | 670 kcal |
| Protein | 14 g | 28 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 18 g |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g | 100 g |
Approximate values calculated from standard ingredient data.
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