Strawberry Smoothie Bowl

If you love smoothie bowls that you can eat with a spoon, this healthy strawberry recipe is for you!

Healthy Smoothie Bowl with Strawberries 

One of my go-to breakfast options is strawberries and cream overnight oats, but since I started working out a few mornings a week, I need more protein in the mornings. Enter this healthy strawberry smoothie bowl, which makes me feel like I’m eating a meal and not sipping it!

The smoothie comes together in just a minute, and between the chia seeds and the avocado, my secret ingredients added to the recipe for greater nutrition, you won’t miss the lack of banana and other higher-sugar fruits in the mix.

I agree that fruit is a nutritional powerhouse and something we should be adding to our diets; however, many of my readers watch their carbohydrate count and sugar intake for different health goals, so I created this recipe to keep all of us happy. 

On days you need to add more greens, try my Green Smoothie recipe, it’s delish.

Ingredients

This Strawberry Smoothie Bowl will provide you with tons of protein, fiber, iron, vitamins and minerals, and healthy fats thanks to the following ingredients (the amounts are at the end of the post):

• Milk: dairy or non-dairy, you can use your favorite!
• Frozen strawberries: the star of this recipe! Use frozen strawberries for a thick consistency.
• Avocado: adds fiber, potassium, and vitamin K and gives the smoothie a nice creamy texture.
• Ice: for a thick texture.
• Chia seeds: thicken the smoothie while adding extra nutrition, including omega 3, 6, and calcium.
• Vanilla protein: optional for a high-protein smoothie.
• Toppings: I like adding chia seeds, hemp seeds, strawberry slices, and shredded coconut.

So now you know why I’m totally behind swapping some of the fruit for some avocado and chia seeds. They bring tons of other nutritional value and make this smoothie super thick!

How to Make a Strawberry Smoothie Bowl 

Whether you make this a filling snack or meal replacer, this strawberry smoothie bowl is a winning recipe you can blend in 5 minutes and enjoy! No one can taste the avocado in the smoothie, and it delivers a lot of nutrition with each sip. Here’s how it’s done:

1. Add the ingredients
   You want to place them in the blender in the order listed in the recipe card for the best consistency.
2. Blend
   Now, you blend until smooth, pausing a few times to stir the mixture if necessary.
3. Enjoy!
   Pour the strawberry smoothie inside a medium bowl, top it with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!

First time making this smoothie bowl? Check out this quick video:

Tip: Want to sip it through a thick straw? Add a little more liquid and give it a quick pulse in the blender.

As you saw in the video, I also like to pack the smoothie bowl to go and bring it to the office. If you want to eat it with a spoon, you’ll need a wide-mouth thermos container.

How to Thicken a Smoothie Bowl 

There are many hacks to make your smoothies thicker. If you stick to the ingredients of this recipe, add a few extra ice cubes for a thicker texture. Using a quality blender also helps to get perfect smoothies every time since dull blades could lead to a thinner consistency.

You can make your smoothies thicker by adding chia seeds, avocado, and frozen fruit; all the ways this recipe has got you covered! Check out all the ways to thicken smoothies here.

Best Toppings 

Smoothie bowls are not just great because you can eat them with a spoon, but also let us add toppings! That means extra flavor, texture, and nutrition. Yum! In this strawberry smoothie bowl, I add chia and hemp seeds, strawberry slices, and shredded coconut. 

Other epic topping ideas are pumpkin seeds, nuts, all kinds of berries, sliced fruit, granola, raisins, prunes, and mini chocolate chips.