Make A Smoothie Bowl

Written By Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Smoothie bowls are delicious and nutritious meals that have recently gained popularity. They are essentially thick smoothies that are served in a bowl and topped with a variety of toppings. Smoothie bowls are typically made with a base of frozen fruits, such as bananas or berries, and milk (skim or plant-based.)

You'll need a blender or a food processor to make a smoothie bowl. Here's a basic recipe for 2 to get you started:

Ingredients:

  • 1-2 frozen bananas

  • 1 cup of frozen berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, or a mix)

  • 1/2 cup of liquid (oat milk or skim milk)

  • Toppings of your choice (chia seeds, sliced fruits, etc.)

Instructions:

  1. Place the frozen bananas, frozen berries, and liquid in a blender or food processor.

  2. Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender a few times to ensure everything is blended evenly.

  3. Pour the smoothie mixture into a bowl and spread it smooth.

  4. Add your desired toppings on top of the smoothie. Get creative and appealingly arrange the toppings.

  5. Enjoy your smoothie bowl immediately with a spoon!

Smoothie bowls are versatile, and you can customize them according to your taste preferences. You can experiment with different combinations of fruits, add spinach or other greens for extra nutrients, or incorporate protein powder or nut butter for added protein and flavor.

Smoothie bowls are not only visually appealing but also a great way to incorporate a variety of fruits and other nutritious ingredients into your diet. They make a refreshing and satisfying breakfast or snack option.

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Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Judy’s passion for cooking began with helping her grandmother make raisin oatmeal for breakfast. From there, she earned her first food service job at 15, was accepted to the world-famous Culinary Institute of America at 18 (where she graduated second in her class), and went on to the Fachschule Richemont in Switzerland, where she focused on pastry arts and baking. After a decade in food service for Hyatt Hotels, Judy launched Food and Health Communications to focus on flavor and health. She graduated with Summa Cum Laude distinction from Johnson and Wales University with a BS in Culinary Arts, holds a master’s degree in Food Business from the Culinary Institute of America, two art certificates from UC Berkeley Extension, and runs a food photography & motion studio where her love is creating fun recipes and content.

Judy received The Culinary Institute of America’s Pro Chef II certification, the American Culinary Federation Bronze Medal, Gold Medal, and ACF Chef of the Year. Her enthusiasm for eating nutritiously and deliciously leads her to constantly innovate and use the latest nutritional science and Dietary Guidelines to guide her creativity, from putting new twists on fajitas to adapting Italian brownies to include ingredients like toasted nuts and cooked honey. Judy’s publishing company, Food and Health Communications, is dedicated to her vision that everyone can make food that tastes as good as it is for you.

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