Strawberry Vanilla Smoothie Bowl

Blend this delicious strawberry smoothie bowl with aromatic vanilla. 

It’s ideal for breakfast or as an afternoon snack!

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Why I Love This Strawberry Smoothie Bowl

Strawberry smoothies are a classic. But strawberry smoothie bowls? Even better!

You can add all your favorite toppings and customize it as you want.

But, that’s not the main reason why I love this smoothie bowl!

Here are some of the main reasons:

1. Naturally Sweet: The strawberries provide a vibrant, natural sweetness that makes the bowl fruity and tasty, without any artificial sweeteners. 
2. Rich and Creamy: Greek yogurt and peanut butter add a creamy, satisfying texture that enhances the smoothie experience.
3. Protein Boost: Greek yogurt and peanut butter both contribute protein, making this bowl filling and nutritious.
4. Simple and Quick: Easy to blend and prepare.
5. Versatile Base: Perfect for adding various toppings like granola, seeds, or more fruit for extra texture and flavor.

If you enjoy this smoothie bowl, I recommend that you also try my 147 calorie smoothie bowl and my raspberry smoothie bowl!

Smoothie Variations & Recipe Notes:

• The Liquid Base: You can use water, coconut milk, or coconut water as an alternative to oat or almond milk.
• Chocolate-Flavor: Chocolate and strawberries are a popular combo. Achieve an irresistible sweet strawberry chocolate bowl by adding 1 tbsp cocoa powder to the recipe!
• Nutritional Boost: Add a handful of spinach, a tablespoon of chia seeds, and even matcha powder for a boost of nutrients and antioxidants. 
• If You Are Vegan: Swap the dairy yogurt for vegan yogurt. I have tested coconut yogurt, and it works great!

Strawberry Smoothie Bowl Preparation Tips

1. Blend Until Silky Smoothness: Make sure all ingredients are thoroughly blended to obtain a smooth, creamy consistency. Utilizing a high-power blender is ideal.
2. Frozen Fruit Is Key: Using frozen fruit is essential for this smoothie bowl. If you don’t have frozen strawberries, the recipe won’t work.
3. Pre-cool Your Bowl: For a longer-lasting chilled smoothie, put your serving bowl in the freezer for a few minutes before preparing your smoothie bowl.
4. The Toppings: Enhance both texture and taste by adding toppings of your choice. No smoothie bowl is completed without toppings!
5. Consume Immediately: This smoothie bowl is best enjoyed ice cold and tends to start melting soon after blending. It should be eaten within 10-15 minutes of preparation.

Suggested Toppings

Some toppings that work well with this berry smoothie bowl include:  

• Sliced bananas.
• Fresh blueberries.
• Chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts).
• Shredded coconut.
• Chia seeds.
• Granola.
• Honey drizzle.
• Mint leaves.

Feel free to experiment with other smoothie bowl toppings too!

The Equipment:

Blender Type	Suitability:
Nutribullet	✓
Vitamix Blender	✓
BlendJet	X
Ninja Blender	✓
Oster Blender	X
Hamilton Blender	✓
AMZChef Blender	X
Wamife Blender	X
Ninja Food Processor	✓
Kitchen Aid Food Chopper	X
Hamilton Beach Food Processor	✓

I personally love using my Nutribullet 600 to make smoothie bowls.

But, it’s important to remember that if you do use a blender, it has to be high-speed.

Alternatively, I recommend that you use a food processor to make smoothie bowls.