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Summer is fast approaching, and the hot weather is already upon us. To help beat the heat and stay refreshed, consider making smoothie bowls. Smoothie bowls are a delicious, nutritious, and cooling breakfast option. Made by blending frozen fruits, vegetables, yoghurt, and other ingredients, smoothie bowls have a thick, creamy texture perfect for eating with a spoon. The cold smoothie provides a refreshing start to the day, while the blend of fruits and veggies packs in vitamins and nutrients.
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Why You Need Smoothie Bowls In Summer?
The perfect summer smoothie bowl starts with a base of frozen fruits and vegetables. Bananas, berries, mangoes, pineapples, spinach, kale, and carrots all blend up into a chilled, creamy treat. For an extra boost of nutrition, add healthy fats like avocado, nut butters, chia seeds, flaxseeds, or coconut. Top with crunchy nuts like almonds, walnuts, pecans, or cashews for some texture.
Fruits provide natural sweetness, but you can drizzle over maple syrup, honey, agave, or stevia if you want it a bit sweeter. Just be sure to skip the refined sugar. The key is loading up on whole foods packed with fibre, vitamins, and minerals. Blend it all up in a high-powered blender until smooth and creamy. For the perfect presentation, pour into a bowl and decorate with fresh fruit, granola, coconut, cacao nibs, or anything else you love. It's the ultimate way to start your day during the warm summer months.
6 Types Of Smoothie Bowl To Try This Summer
Vegan Breakfast Smoothie Bowl
While smoothie bowls are often made with dairy ingredients like yogurt, it's easy to give them a plant-based twist. The key is swapping out the dairy for vegan-friendly alternatives. Non-dairy milks like almond, coconut, or oat work well as the liquid base. For creaminess, nut butters like almond or peanut butter can mimic the texture of yoghurt.
The rest of the smoothie bowl can stay the same, packed with fruit, veggies, nuts, seeds, and granola. To make a simple vegan berry smoothie bowl, combine 1 cup frozen mixed berries, 1 frozen banana, 1 teaspoon chia seeds, and 1/4 cup coconut or almond milk in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into a bowl and top with toasted almonds, granola, fresh berries, and a swirl of almond butter. The coconut milk gives it a tropical vibe, while the almond butter adds a nutty richness.
Strawberry And Cream Bowl
Who doesn't love the sweet, juicy flavour of ripe strawberries? These vibrant red berries are bursting with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Topped with a dollop of creamy whipped cream and shavings of rich chocolate, strawberries become an indulgent dessert that satisfies the taste buds. But for a lighter, more nutritious way to enjoy this fruit, try blending up a strawberry and cream smoothie bowl. To make this creamy treat, simply combine one cup of frozen strawberries and a ripe banana in a blender. Pour in one cup of milk of your choice—dairy, nut, oat, or other plant-based milk all work well. Add a few drops of vanilla extract to enhance the flavour. For extra protein, you can also mix in a scoop of vanilla protein powder. Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into a bowl and top with your favourite crunchy toppings like chia seeds, granola, or fresh strawberry slices for a fun texture contrast. The result is a refreshing, nutrient-packed smoothie bowl that captures the sweet strawberry flavour you love in a lighter, more satisfying way.
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Mango And Pineapple Bowl
A tropical smoothie bowl is the perfect summertime treat. Blending together frozen mangoes and pineapple with Medjool dates and coconut water creates a deliciously creamy base bursting with tropical flavours. The mangoes offer a rich, sweet taste, while the pineapple provides a refreshing tartness. Medjool dates lend a touch of natural sweetness without any added sugar. Coconut water, straight from the tender coconut, infuses the smoothie with hints of coconut essence. After blending this fruity concoction into a smooth, thick liquid, you can transform it into a smoothie bowl masterpiece. Top with a sprinkling of chia seeds, which add a fun, soft texture. Sliced bananas contribute more tropical flavour and a creamy contrast. Shredded coconut flakes lend a toasted crunch and more coconutty goodness. The result is a cool, crave-worthy smoothie bowl that feels like an island getaway in a bowl. It's the perfect way to beat the summer heat with fresh, tropical flavours.
Peanut Butter And Banana Smoothie Bowl
The rich and creamy taste of peanut butter is a beloved comfort food for many. Spread between slices of bread or licked straight from the jar, its nutty flavour is hard to resist. For a cooling treat that amplifies the decadent peanut butter experience, try blending together a simple peanut butter banana "milkshake." In a blender, combine 1 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, 1/2 a banana, 1 spoonful of cocoa powder, and 1 spoonful of honey or maple syrup. Blend until smooth. Pour the milkshake into your favourite bowl and top with the remaining half of the sliced banana, along with crunchy granola, cocoa nibs, mixed nuts and seeds for extra crunch and flavour. The banana adds natural sweetness, while the cocoa powder brings out the chocolatey undertones of the peanut butter. The granola, nuts and seeds provide delightful bursts of texture with each spoonful. This peanut butter banana bowl is the perfect way to indulge your peanut butter craving and beat the heat all at once.
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Summer Fruits Smoothie Bowl
Summer is prime time for juicy, antioxidant-rich berries and hydrating citrus fruits. Raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries are brimming with compounds that fight inflammation and disease. Meanwhile, watermelons and oranges deliver a boost of fluids and vitamin C for glowing skin and lustrous hair. This seasonal bounty inspired Danilicious Dishes' smoothie bowl recipe.
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To make it, simply blend half a cup of frozen watermelon with one frozen banana and a teaspoon each of vanilla, honey, and ginger. Add orange juice to taste. Then mix in half a cup of assorted frozen berries before slowly incorporating milk to reach the desired consistency. Top with your favourite fruits, nuts, or granola and dive in to savour summer's nutritious fruits blended into a refreshing, satisfying smoothie.
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Banana Bread Smoothie Bowl
Banana bread was especially popular since overripe bananas were abundant. Now that we've mastered this sweet treat, it's time to transform it into a nutritious breakfast. Introducing: banana bread smoothie bowls! To make this smoothie bowl, simply blend two frozen bananas, one cup of milk, half a cup of oats, vanilla, and two tablespoons of cocoa powder. The bananas provide creaminess, the oats give it a smooth, thick texture, and the cocoa powder lends the classic banana bread flavour. Pour this into a bowl and top with your favourite banana bread toppings, like chocolate chips, nuts, honey, or cinnamon. You can even crumble some actual banana bread on top for extra flavour and crunch. It's an easy, delicious way to enjoy the banana bread flavours you love in a protein-packed, energising breakfast.
