Smoothie Bowl Recipes
Published Jul 29, 2026
Three easy smoothie bowl recipes, including strawberry blueberry, mango banana, and sweet green. Each blends up thick and scoopable in about 5 minutes
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I go through phases with smoothie bowls, and when I get on a kick, I can make one every single morning for weeks! Through this hyperfixation, I ended up with three versions I love and rotate through. And since a smoothie bowl is really just a thick smoothie you eat with a spoon, once I figured out how to get that scoopable texture, it was game on! There’s a strawberry-blueberry one, a mango-banana with a little turmeric, and a sweet green one that sneaks in spinach without tasting like it. Each one takes about five minutes in the blender.
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RECIPE TESTING NOTES
For the past 10 years, I’ve tested every recipe before sharing it with you! These notes give you a peek into the process of developing these smoothie bowl recipes.
The texture was the whole battle, and it’s the difference between a smoothie bowl and just a smoothie in a bowl. My early attempts came out too thin to eat with a spoon, and the toppings sank straight to the bottom. Once I switched to all frozen fruit and pulled way back on the liquid, they got thick enough to actually scoop and hold their shape. Now I add liquid only a tablespoon at a time, just enough to get the blender moving, and stop the second it comes together.
Eat them right away, because they start to melt and lose that thick texture within a few minutes. Seriously soo good.
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Smoothie Bowl Ingredients
- Frozen fruit: I use frozen fruit instead of fresh because it makes the smoothie bowls extra smooth, thick, and creamy. It also means you don’t have to add ice cubes to the blender, which can dilute the taste and make it watery. I recommend getting in the habit of freezing fruit when it’s getting too ripe. Store it in a freezer-safe bag so it’s ready when you’re in the mood to make a smoothie! Here are two quick tutorials on how to freeze bananas and how to freeze strawberries for smoothies.
- Liquid: I like to use non-dairy milk in smoothies. Coconut milk is my favorite, but almond, oat, or soy work, too. You can also use coconut water or dairy milk if you prefer.
- Add-ins: This is where you can get creative! Blend in 1 tablespoon of protein powder, chia seeds, nut butters, or yogurt. To make it sweeter, try 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup. And for extra nutrients, add a handful or two of frozen spinach.
- Toppings: I like to top smoothie bowls with more fresh fruit, seeds, nuts, coconut flakes, dried fruit, mini chocolate chips, granola, and muesli. It’s fun to make a beautiful presentation on top of the smoothie bowl for yourself!
How to Make a Smoothie Bowl
Blend the frozen fruit you’re using with any add-ins. Then blend in the milk until you have a thick and creamy consistency. Transfer to a bowl and add your toppings! Here are 3 great ideas you can start with. You can find the full ingredient amounts and complete instructions in the recipe card below, or jump straight to the → Smoothie Bowl Recipes
Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
You’ll need frozen blueberries, frozen strawberries, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and honey.
1. Add ingredients to the blender
Place all of the ingredients in a blender. Add any optional mix-ins before blending.
2. Blend until thick and smooth
Blend until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. If the blender struggles, add liquid 1 tablespoon at a time, just until everything comes together.
3. Add toppings and serve
Pour the smoothie mixture into a bowl and top with fresh strawberry slices, fresh blueberries, fresh raspberries, seeds, and any extra ingredients. Enjoy immediately while it’s still thick.
Mango Banana Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
You’ll need frozen bananas, frozen mango, shredded coconut, coconut water, and turmeric.
1. Add ingredients to the blender
Place all of the ingredients in a blender. Add any optional mix-ins before blending.
2. Blend until thick and smooth
Blend until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. If the blender struggles, add liquid 1 tablespoon at a time, just until everything comes together.
3. Add toppings and serve
Pour the smoothie mixture into a bowl and top with fresh mango cubes, fresh kiwi slices, seeds, and any extra ingredients. Enjoy immediately while it’s still thick.
Sweet Green Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
You’ll need frozen bananas, frozen mango, baby spinach, coconut water, and hemp seeds.
1. Add ingredients to the blender
Place all of the ingredients in a blender. Add any optional mix-ins before blending.
2. Blend until thick and smooth
Blend until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. If the blender struggles, add liquid 1 tablespoon at a time, just until everything comes together.
3. Add toppings and serve
Pour the smoothie mixture into a bowl and top with fresh strawberry slices, fresh banana slices, shredded coconut, seeds, and any extra ingredients. Enjoy immediately while it’s still thick.
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Ingredients
Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie Bowl
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- ¼ cup greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Mango Banana Smoothie Bowl
- 1 Banana slices, frozen
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- ¼ cup coconut water
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
Sweet Green Smoothie Bowl
- 1 Banana slices, frozen
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 cup spinach loosely packed
- 2 tablespoons coconut water
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
Instructions
- For any of the smoothie bowls, add all the ingredients together in a blender and blend on high speed for 1–2 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth. Stop the blender from time to time to scrape down the sides if needed. If it is too thick or not blending well, you can add 1 tablespoon of liquid at a time.
- Taste and adjust the flavor as needed, by adding sweetener of choice for added sweetness.
- Scoop into a bowl and top with fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, and granola. Serve immediately for the best flavor and consistency.
Equipment
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
Recipe Tips
- Use a strong high-speed blender. I make my smoothie bowls in my Vitamix. It makes the creamiest, smoothest drinks. It has a “frozen” button, so it does all the work for me!
- Load your blender in order. For an even blend, add liquids first, then powders and sweeteners, then greens, then fruit.
- Add liquid slowly. It’s much easier to thin the smoothie than to make it thick again. Start without extra liquid and only add 1 tablespoon at a time if needed.
Troubleshooting
This usually happens if too much liquid was added or the fruit wasn’t completely frozen. Start with frozen fruit and only add liquid a tablespoon at a time until the blender moves.
Many smoothie recipes use ice, but I use frozen fruit in place of ice, because ice dilutes the taste. As long as you use frozen fruit, you won’t need ice!
A thick smoothie bowl is hard on a blender since there’s barely any liquid. Stop and scrape down the sides, add just one tablespoon of liquid at a time, and use the tamper if your blender came with one. Go slow, because it’s easier to loosen a thick base than to fix a runny one.
That means the base wasn’t thick enough to hold them. When it’s the right consistency, the granola and fruit should sit right on top. If yours are sinking, blend in more frozen fruit to firm it up before you scoop.
Comments
You mentioned coconut oil for mango banana smoothie but in ingredients you mentioned coconut water. Wouldn’t coconut oil solidify if added to frozen fruit? Can you please clarify this? I’m planning on making this smoothie. Thank you
Oops, that was a typo! It should say coconut water, not coconut oil. I just corrected that mistake. Thanks so much for pointing it out!