Quick and easy, this light, refreshing, and hydrating blueberry smoothie bowl is 100% gluten-free and packed with nourishing ingredients.
I love that this strawberry smoothie bowl is ready in 10 minutes and is a quick and effortless way to fuel my day with SPEED! Honestly, it’s the perfect start to your morning. There are also loads of easy ingredient swaps to suit your dietary needs.
For more breakfast ideas, try my Mexican skillet breakfast, these gluten-free tacos, or my yummy breakfast casserole. You can also just dive head first into my bank of gluten free recipes here.
WHAT MAKES THIS BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE BOWL SPECIAL?
- You can swap in dairy-free yogurt and milk for a completely plant-based blueberry smoothie bowl.
- One jug, one bowl – perfect for my love of low-mess mornings (I hate dishes).
- I love that it’s made with minimal, simple, and affordable ingredients – No complicated shopping lists.
- Adjust the sweetness, add toppings, or blend in extra nutrients to make it your own!
INGREDIENTS AND SUBSTITUTIONS
- Milk: Use dairy or a plant-based option like almond, oat, soy, or coconut milk for a creamy consistency. A thicker milk, like coconut, will give you a richer texture.
- Yogurt: Greek yogurt adds extra thickness to the blueberry smoothie bowl, while dairy-free alternatives like coconut or almond yogurt are great for a vegan smoothie bowl. fat-free yogurt is good, too, it although it might be a little thin. You can use plain or flavored/sweetened yogurt. I like plain yogurt the best, but use what you have.
- Banana: These give your blueberry smoothie its creamy consistency – use bananas that are perfectly ripe for the silkiest texture and yummy taste.
- Fresh or frozen fruit: Any fruit works! Frozen fruit, like pineapple or mango, brings out a frosty, thick texture, while fresh fruit creates a lighter consistency.
- Blueberries and strawberries: Fresh or frozen both work well.
DIRECTIONS (STEP BY STEP)
In a high-speed blender, I combine the milk, yogurt, banana, and your choice of fresh or frozen fruit.
Next, I blend until smooth and creamy.
Finally, I pour the blueberry smoothie bowl into a bowl, then garnish with blueberries and strawberries. Enjoy!
EXPERT TIPS & TRICKS
- For a thicker blueberry smoothie bowl: If you like your smoothie bowls super thick, just freeze the yogurt beforehand.
- Keep it perfectly slushy: Smoothie bowls melt quick, so add your toppings and enjoy right away.
- Blend on low, then increase speed: Start blending at a low speed to break down the fruit, then gradually increase for a super smooth finish.
- Adjust the liquid as needed: Add a splash more milk if the strawberry smoothie bowl is too thick or reduce it for an extra spoonable texture.
- Chill your bowl before serving: A cold bowl helps keep the smoothie thick and refreshing longer.
HOW TO SERVE THIS BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE BOWL
Enjoy the smoothie right away or store it in the fridge or freezer to keep its delicious texture.
You can have this strawberry smoothie bowl just as a simple breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a post-workout treat OR you can dress it up with other toppings.
What other toppings can I use?
- Fresh fruit: whatever is in season.
- Toasted nuts for extra fats and crunch.
- Toasted coconut and granola.
- Chocolate chips or cacao nibs.
- Warmed nut butter mixed with a little maple syrup
- Superfood boosters: Chia seeds, flaxseeds, hemp seeds, bee pollen, goji berries.
STORAGE AND MEAL PREPPING
This blueberry smoothie bowl is best enjoyed fresh, but if you need to store it, keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. The texture may thin out a bit so give it a good stir before eating. You can also blend it again with a few ice cubes to refresh it.
I don’t recommend freezing this blueberry smoothie bowl, although technically, you can for up to 2 months.
OTHER VARIATIONS
- Strawberry smoothie bowl: Swap the blueberries for extra strawberries.
- Tropical smoothie bowl: Use mango, pineapple, and coconut milk.
- Green smoothie bowl: Blend in spinach or kale with banana and pineapple.
- Peanut butter banana smoothie bowl: Mix in peanut butter and a dash of cinnamon.
CAN I MEAL PREP THIS BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE BOWL?
Yes. store in airtight containers in the fridge or freezer.
HOW CAN I MAKE MY blueberry smoothie bowl THICKER?
Add more yogurt, or freeze for a thicker consistency.
CAN I USE FRESH AND FROZEN FRUIT?
Yup! You can use only fresh, only frozen, or a combination of both.
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Blueberry Smoothie Bowl (Gluten-Free)
Ingredients
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1 banana
- 1 cup any fresh fruit or frozen fruit I used frozen pineapple
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 6-8 Strawberries
Instructions
- Add the milk, yogurt, banana, and 1 cup of fresh or frozen fruit into the jug of a high-speed blender.
- Blend everything until completely smooth.
- Transfer the smoothie to a bowl and top it with blueberries and strawberries. Enjoy!
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