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This smoothie bowl is colorful, thick and loaded with a range of fruit and grain toppings. If a regular smoothie isn’t filling enough for you in the morning or you prefer to have something to chew on, a smoothie bowl with your favorite toppings is a great choice for you. You can eat it with a spoon like you would a bowl of cereal, instead of sipping on it.

Kiwi fruit smoothie bowl with grains in dark bowl.

What is a Smoothie Bowl?

A smoothie bowl is simply a smoothie eaten out of a bowl instead of a glass. It is then topped with fruit, nuts, spices and/or grains. It is usually thicker than a regular smoothie, such as my peach smoothie, so that you can eat it with a spoon. It's easy to make, so no need to be intimidated.

Ingredients

Kiwi fruit smoothie bowl ingredients prepped on wooden serving board.
  • almond milk (optional) - The almond milk is added to help with blending. We only add a splash to keep it nice and thick like we want a smoothie bowl to be, since you’re eating it out of a bowl, rather than drinking it.
  • vanilla Greek yogurt - Greek yogurt adds some sweetness to balance out the tart flavor of the kiwi.
  • frozen kiwi - Kiwi is the main fruit flavor you will taste in this smoothie. The seeds add a little crunch.
  • frozen banana slices - Bananas also add sweetness and creaminess.
  • toppings - See suggestions below.

*Check ingredient amounts in recipe card.

Tip: You might also find it fun to eat it out of a coconut bowl, which is a popular choice for smoothie bowls.

Toppings

You can try oat flakes, chia seeds, fresh strawberries and fresh mango. You can also add your favorites or any grains and fruits you happen to have on hand.

How to Make a Smoothie Bowl

  1. Add the smoothie ingredients to a blender.
  2. Blend on high speed until smooth.
  3. Transfer to a bowl.
  4. Top the smoothie bowl with the suggested toppings or your favorite toppings that you have on hand and serve.
Kiwi fruit smoothie bowl in dark bowl with spoon.

Recipe FAQs

How do you make a smoothie bowl thick?

Frozen fruit is a must for a thick smoothie. Also, the less liquid you add to the smoothie, the thicker it will be. That is why I suggest adding only a splash of milk because that will help it to blend better but remain thick.

You will likely need to stop the blender a few times to scrape down the sides of the blender jar and continue until smooth.

What is the difference between a smoothie and a smoothie bowl?

A smoothie is usually served in a glass and is thin enough to sip on whereas a smoothie bowl is served in a bowl and is thick enough to eat with a spoon. Smoothie bowls also contain a number of toppings consisting of chunks of fruit, berries, grains and/or seeds.

Kiwi fruit smoothie bowl in dark bowl with spoon.

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Kiwi fruit smoothie bowl with grains in dark bowl on wooden background.

Smoothie Bowl Recipe

This smoothie bowl is colorful, thick and loaded with a range of fruit and grain toppings. If a regular smoothie isn’t filling enough for you in the morning or you prefer to have something to chew on, a smoothie bowl with your favorite toppings is a great choice for you.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 272 kcal

Equipment

  • blender

Ingredients
  

Smoothie:

  • 1 splash almond milk - optional - just to help with blending
  • ½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup kiwi - peeled, chopped and frozen
  • ½ banana - sliced and frozen (about ⅓ cup)

Toppings:

  • oat flakes
  • chia seeds
  • fresh strawberries - sliced
  • fresh mango - sliced

Instructions
 

  • Add the smoothie ingredients to a blender.
  • Blend on high speed until smooth.
  • Transfer to a bowl.
  • Top the smoothie bowl with the suggested toppings or your favorite toppings that you have on hand and serve.

Notes

  • I suggest using a coconut bowl if you have one. They're a popular choice for smoothie bowls.
  • Frozen fruit is a must for a thick smoothie. Also, the less liquid you add to the smoothie, the thicker it will be. That is why I suggest adding only a splash of milk because that will help it to blend better but remain thick.
  • You will likely need to stop the blender a few times to scrape down the sides of the blender jar and continue until smooth.
 
Nutrition Information Per Serving:
Energy (calories): 272 kcal Protein: 8.8 g Fat: 2.82 g Carbohydrates: 57.76 g Fiber 7 g Sugars, total 41.24 g Cholesterol 6 mg Vitamin C 173 mg Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin) 0.361 mg Vitamin B-6 0.386 mg Vitamin B-12 (Cobalamin) 0.84 µg Vitamin K 73 µg Calcium, Ca 302 mg Phosphorus, P 241 mg Copper, Cu 0.298 mg 

Nutrition information on SoSmoothie is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only from online calculators.

Keyword fruit, kiwi, smoothie, smoothie bowl
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