Ready to meet the new and improved yogurt parfait? Let us introduce you to smoothie bowls. Creamy, cold and thick enough to eat with a spoon, they’re the next best thing to eating ice cream. (Score!) Best of all? You only need a blender and five minutes to whip up a bowl of nutrient-dense deliciousness. Swapping your smoothie from a cup to a bowl means you’ll also have more surface area to top your concoction with fresh fruit, nuts and homemade granola. Grab your spoon and your appetite! These eight recipes from some of our favorite food bloggers are going to bowl over your taste buds.
9 Smoothie Bowl Recipes
1. Strawberry Acai Smoothie Bowl
This chia-infused concoction will fill you with fiber and keep you satiated ‘til lunchtime. Be sure to let the mixture sit for a few minutes after adding chia seeds so the smoothie thickens. Photo and Recipe: Angela / Eat Spin Run Repeat
2. Vegan Berry Crunch Smoothie Bowl
Six ingredients are all you need for this dairy-free mix. Thanks to frozen banana and berries, each bite packs a punch of potassium that will keep your muscles from cramping during a workout. Photo and Recipe: Serena / Domesticate Me
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3. Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl
Exotic dragon fruit smoothie packs give this fiercely pink concoction its vibrant color, and provide fiber and vitamins C and A. Adding vanilla protein powder will give your muscles the fuel they need to recover after a tough workout. Photo and Recipe: Kristy / Keepin’ It Kind
4. Acai Breakfast Bowl
Say hi to acai. Since this superfood has higher concentrations of antioxidants compared to other fruits, it’s a great way to fortify your morning meal. Garnish your bowl with high-fiber cereal or homemade granola for a tasty crunch. Photo and Recipe: Perry Santanachote / Life By DailyBurn
5. Blueberry Banana Crunch Bowl
Go dairy-free with this spinach and blueberry banana bonanza! If you’re not a fan of traditional green smoothies, this recipe is a great way to sneak some nutritious veggies into your diet. Adding maca powder will deliver calcium, zinc, iron and potassium. Photo and Recipe: McKel / Nutrition Stripped
6. Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Bowl
Ditch your grande pumpkin spice order and whip up this filling breakfast instead! Pumpkin is fortified with vitamin A and fiber, meaning this smoothie will give you lasting energy. Orange you glad you skipped the latte? Photo and Recipe: Kath / Kath Eats Real Food
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7. Blueberry Buckwheat Breakfast Bowl
Avoiding gluten? This decadent pudding bowl has no cereal grains but tons of flavor and fiber. Remember to soak buckwheat overnight so you have all the necessary once it’s time to blend. Photo and Recipe: Renee Blair / Life by DailyBurn
8. Blissful Berry Smoothie Bowl
Craving sweet and sour? This cherry, raspberry and blackberry combo will cheer up your taste buds. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and pepitas before serving to add fiber and immunity-boosting compounds. Photo and Recipe: Ashley / Blissful Basil
9. Matcha Mint Chip Smoothie Bowl
Reap the benefits of antioxidant-packed Japanese tea leaves by incorporating matcha powder into your smoothie bowl. This minty recipe makes five servings, so blend it up and enjoy it all week long! Photo and Recipe: Laura / The First Mess