Healthy Smoothie Bowl Recipes (2024)

These healthy smoothie bowl recipes are a great way to make sure you're getting all the nutrients you need! Improve digestion, kickstart weight loss and fuel up for the day ahead!

I often talk about my smoothie bowl obsession, but I realize that I usually don't share the recipes with you! I'll give you another breakfast recipe, like my Chocolate & Raspberry Chia Pudding, and say it's how I'm changing my breakfast game up. But in full transparency, 9 out of 10 mornings, you'll find me with a smoothie bowl in my hand.

I'm a big time creature of habit, as I'm sure many of us are, and once I find something that works for me (i.e. smoothie bowls for breakfast), I don't stray too far out of the lines.

But what I love about smoothie bowls is that you can eat a smoothie bowl every day and make it different each time! And that's what we're gonna do today; make 4 healthy smoothie bowl recipes to help you change it up a little bit!

But first…how the heck do you make a smoothie bowl?!

STEP 1: Choose Your Base

For me, my base is almost always greens, but I like to think of the base as your fresh ingredients. So fresh fruit, fresh veggies, and greens are all great options.

STEP 2: Choose Your Frozen Goodies

Next, we go with our frozen goodies like fruit and veggies. I'm partial to frozen banana and berries, but you'll see in these smoothie bowl recipes that I also often add a frozen (steamed first) veggie like cauliflower or zucchini. Frozen avocado is also amazing!

STEP 3: Choose Your Powders

I'm all about adding powders, potions and elixirs to my smoothie bowls. Even though I haven't gotten too wild with these ones, I do often add a vegan protein powder, as well as medicinal herbs and adaptogens.

STEP 4: Choose Your Liquid

Smoothie bowls need liquid to blend, but only a tiny, tiny bit. I don't typically add more than 1/4 cup of liquid to my smoothie bowls because I like them extra thick and creamy. You can use pretty much any base you want: non-dairy milk, non-dairy yogurt, coconut water, juice or distilled water are all great.

STEP 5: Get Your Blend On!

Then just blend it all up until it's smoothie and creamy, then transfer it to a bowl and you're off to the toppings!

STEP 6: Choose Your Toppings

And step six, aruguably the most fun step, is TOPPINGS! You can go totally crazy and wild with your toppings, so have at it. I love adding nuts/seeds, fresh berries & fruit, nut butter drizzles, bee pollen, granola, etc. But honestly, the possibilities are endless. I recommend checking out my Smoothie Bowl board on Pinterest for some topping inspiration.

Tools for blending the perfect smoothie bowl

Now, let's get to our smoothie bowl recipes! Here are the four smoothie bowls we'll be blending up today:

  • Chocolate Dreams Smoothie Bowl
  • Berry Bliss Smoothie Bowl
  • Detox Green Smoothie Bowl
  • Spirulina Green Smoothie Bowl

I can't wait for you to try these recipes, especially if you're new the world of smoothie bowls! I tried to create unique combinations of ingredients, and also show you how you can sneak veggies into every bowl. This is a great way to get in a ton of nutrients, while basically feeling like you're eating a bowl of ice cream for breakfast. Enjoy!

Chocolate Dreams Smoothie Bowl

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Can you think of anything better than starting your day with chocolate? This is the smoothie bowl recipe I make most frequently and I L-O-V-E it! And when it's drizzled with peanut butter on top? You can't beat it!

To make this chocolate smoothie bowl, you will need:

  • 2 cups spinach
  • ½ cup frozen cauliflower
  • ½ cup frozen blueberries
  • 2 tbsp raw cacao
  • 1 tsp maca powder
  • 1 scoop vegan protein
  • ¼ cup liquid of choice

Add everything into a blender and blend on high until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a bowl and add your toppings. I went with: granola, cacao nibs and peanut butter.

Berry Smoothie Bowl

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Berry smoothies are also near the top of my list because even though they taste quite sweet, they don't have a lot of sugar. Berries are lower on the glycemic index than other fruits, so this one won't spike your blood sugar and send you on an energy roller coaster all day long!

To make this berry bliss smoothie bowl, you will need:

  • 1 cup strawberries
  • ½ cup blueberries
  • 1 cup frozen zucchini
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 scoop vegan protein (or hemp powder)
  • ¼ cup liquid of choice

Add everything into a blender and blend on high until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a bowl and add your toppings. I went with: blueberries, coconut, cacao nibs and sliced strawberries.

Detox Green Smoothie Bowl

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This green smoothie bowl is amazing for detoxification and digestion! It's packed with high-enzyme fruits, has tons of greens in it and tastes incredible. Even if you're not a grapefruit fan, I think you are going to adore this recipe!

To make this detox green smoothie bowl, you will need:

  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 cup pineapple
  • ½ grapefruit, meat only
  • ¼ of an avocado
  • 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
  • 3 tbsp hemp seeds
  • Ice as needed
  • ¼ cup liquid of choice

Add everything into a blender and blend on high until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a bowl and add your toppings. I went with: sliced kiwi, blueberries and hemp seeds for a touch more protein.

Spirulina Green Smoothie Bowl

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The star ingredient in this green smoothie bowl recipe is spirulina. If you aren't familiar, it's a blue-green algae that is 65% protein, packed with chlorophyll and is a great tool for naturally pulling toxins from the body. Only issue? It definitely tastes like seaweed! So if you're new to spirulina, start with just 1/4 tsp and work your way up from there.

To make this spirulina green smoothie bowl, you will need:

  • 1 banana
  • 1 cup frozen cauliflower
  • 1 scoop vegan protein powder
  • 1/2 – 1 teaspoon spirulina powder
  • 1 tablespoon coconut flakes
  • 1/4 cup almond milk

Add everything into a blender and blend on high until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a bowl and add your toppings. I went with: sliced banana, coconut and chia seeds.

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FAQs

Can smoothie bowls be healthy? ›

Health Benefits of Smoothie Bowls

By adding fresh or frozen fruit and vegetables, you can easily increase your vitamin and mineral intake for the day. “Smoothie bowls are a great way to get in a variety of nutrients — including vegetables — first thing in the morning,” says Alissa Rumsey M.S., R.D.

How to make a thick smoothie bowl? ›

The one trick that makes a Smoothie Bowl supremely thick and creamy? Using ONLY frozen fruit and veg. It's the magic key to an extra thick, smooth and creamy smoothie bowl with the perfect soft serve ice cream consistency.

Are smoothie bowls good for gut health? ›

Even better, they can make a big difference in how your gut feels and functions. Yogurt: Yogurt is a go-to ingredient for many smoothie bowls. Not only is it a smooth, creamy base for delicious drinks, it's also extremely nourishing to friendly gut bacteria.

Can you eat acai everyday? ›

While acai berries are rich in antioxidants and can be a nutritious addition to your diet, it's important to consider overall dietary balance and variety. Eating acai with fruits every day can be healthy if it's part of a diverse and well-rounded diet.

Is Acai bowl good for weight loss? ›

While it's true that acai berries are rich in antioxidants, the research around their effectiveness in weight loss is still a bit insufficient. However, you can still use the weight loss wonder fruit to get closer to your body goals.

What should you not mix in a smoothie? ›

On the other hand, ingredients like sugary yogurt, sweeteners, ice cream, and fruit juice can come packed with ingredients that can detract from your smoothie's potential nutritional value, leaving you with a drink that is high in added sugars and unhealthy fats yet low in helpful nutrients like fiber and protein.

What fruits should not be mixed in smoothies? ›

For those who want to consume smoothies with bananas, or other high PPO activity fruits and vegetables such as beet greens, the suggestion is to not combine them with flavanol-rich fruits such as berries, grapes and cocoa.

What can I put in a smoothie to lose weight? ›

Leafy greens, nut butters, and avocado are some of the ingredients frequently found in green smoothies. These ingredients are high in fiber, healthy fat, or protein while also being low in carbohydrates. This means that not only can they help reduce your appetite, but they can also help to boost your metabolism.

Do chia seeds thicken smoothies? ›

Chia Seeds

Adding a spoonful or two of organic chia seeds to a smoothie will thicken it substantially within 10-15 minutes, but if you're looking for immediate results, simply add in chia gel or pre-soaked chia seeds.

What's the difference between a smoothie and a smoothie bowl? ›

Smoothie bowls are generally more nutrient dense compared to smoothies, and are thick enough to eat with a spoon rather than consumed through a straw. Smoothie bowls often incorporate frozen fruits, veggies, juices or milk, ice and even butters like peanut butter or almond butter for added protein.

Are acai bowls healthy? ›

The Bottom Line. Acai bowls can be a great way to get antioxidant-packed fruit into your day. However, Harrington says that the trend has driven supercharged acai bowls that are blended with juice and other fruit and then heavily topped with things like granola or honey, which can pack a lot of added sugar.

Are smoothie bowls healthy for weight loss? ›

Are smoothie bowls good for weight loss? Smoothie bowls can be a good source of fiber, carbohydrates, and protein, but they can quickly turn into a high-calorie sugar bomb if you're not careful.

Are acai bowls high in sugar? ›

An average-sized acai bowl can have anywhere from 21 – 62g of sugar per serving.

What are 5 health benefits of smoothie bowls? ›

As smoothie bowls are rich in fibre and natural sugars, it allows better digestion, improves satiety, and allows better absorption of all nutrients. It also improves bowel movements, prevents infections, boosts immunity as well as maintains a healthy heart and improves the quality of life.

Are smoothie bowls healthier than smoothies? ›

"Smoothie bowls are essentially more nutrient-dense smoothies, thick enough to eat with a spoon and often topped with fruits, nuts, seeds, muesli or granola," explains McKel Hill, MS, RD, and creator of the plant-based, whole foods blog Nutrition Stripped.

Are smoothies or smoothie bowls healthier? ›

Smoothie bowls are generally more nutrient dense compared to smoothies, and are thick enough to eat with a spoon rather than consumed through a straw.

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