Luscious and creamy blackberry smoothie bowl, ideal for a healthy snack, or an easy and quick breakfast!
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Easy Healthy Blackberry Smoothie Bowl
Dive into the lushness of a healthy blackberry smoothie bowl. Bursting with juicy blackberries and topped with your favorite toppings. It’s a nutritious, delicious way to start your day.
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup of frozen blackberries
- 1/2 cup frozen banana slices
- 1/2 cup of dairy-free milk
- 1 tbsp of chia seeds
Instructions
- Add your ingredients to a food processor, or a high-speed blender, such as a Vitamix, or a Nutribullet 600.
- Blend for 2-3 minutes until smooth, thick and creamy consistency.
- Dollop the thick smoothie onto your favorite bowl, and add your desired toppings.
- Enjoy!
Notes
*For recipe notes, smoothie benefits, and variations, scroll past the recipe!
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie bowl
- Calories: 254
- Sugar: 13g
- Fat: 4.5g
- Carbohydrates: 33.2g
- Fiber: 14.3g
- Protein: 4.3g
Why You Will Love This Blackberry Smoothie Bowl
This delicious blackberry banana smoothie served in a bowl, is a thick, sweet indulgence, that packs a whole lot of benefits.
The smoothie bowl is quick to make, and you can easily customize it to suit your preference!
Here’s why you will love this smoothie and its benefits:
- High in Dietary Fiber: The blackberries, banana, and chia seeds contribute significant dietary fiber, aiding in digestion and promoting a healthy gut.
- Rich in Antioxidants: Blackberries and bananas are rich in antioxidants, which help combat oxidative stress and support overall health.
- Heart Health Support: The omega-3 fatty acids from chia seeds, support heart and brain function.
- Energy Boosting: The natural sugars in blackberries and bananas offer a quick energy boost, while the fiber and healthy fats help sustain the energy levels.
- Immune System Support: The vitamin C from blackberries and bananas aids in immune function.
- Weight Loss: High fiber content and healthy fats can help promote satiety, potentially aiding in weight management by reducing overall calorie intake.
- Hydration: The water content in the fruits and dairy-free milk contributes to daily hydration needs.
If you would prefer drinkable blackberry smoothies, you should try my raspberry and blackberry smoothie or my tropical blackberry smoothie recipe.
Blackberry Smoothie Bowl Variations
I tested numerous different variations of this smoothie bowl recipe, but I settled for the least complicated one, requiring only a handful of ingredients.
After all, we all love a few ingredients easy and delicious recipes!
But, if you feel like you want to elevate this blackberry smoothie bowl, here are some suggestions:
- No Banana Variation: If you are not a fan of bananas, you can use frozen mango or pineapple instead.
- Nutrient-Dense: Incorporate into the blender together with the other listed ingredients a handful of spinach, and a tablespoon of almond butter.
- Not Vegan? Add 1/2 cup of yogurt, and reduce the almond milk to 1/2 cup. Yogurt adds creaminess and lots of protein to the smoothie bowl.
- Protein Boost: You can either add the yogurt suggested above or add a scoop of protein powder of your choice.
Blackberry Ice Cream Smoothie Variation
Do you know what I love about smoothies? Is that they taste like ice cream, but are so healthy!
Now, to turn this blackberry smoothie into a frozen dessert, do the following:
- Prepare the smoothie as instructed in the recipe above, but double or triple it.
- Transfer onto a freezer-friendly container, or ice cube tray, and spread evenly.
- Freezer for 12 hours.
- If using ice cubes, pop them out, and blend them with 1-2 tbsp of water for a thick creamy ice cream.
- If you used a container, use an ice cream scoop, and scoop portions of the frozen smoothie and enjoy!
Smoothie Bowl Topping Ideas
A smoothie bowl isn’t complete without toppings!
Some toppings I tried that worked really well with this blackberry smoothie bowl, included:
- Granola.
- Coconut Flakes.
- Chia Seeds.
- Dried Goji Berry.
- Sliced Fresh Strawberries Or Other Fruit.
- Dollop Of Nut Butter
Equipment For The Recipe
| 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 highly recommend using a food processor for smoothie bowls.
Most blenders are simply not compatible.
Blenders like Vitamix, or powerful Ninja blender models can be great for smoothies bowls, but lower-speed blenders are not.
Dietary:
| Type Of Diet | Suitable |
|---|---|
| Vegan-Friendly | ✓ |
| Dairy-Free | ✓ |
| Gluten-Free | ✓ |
| Diabetic-Friendly | ✗ |
| Paleo-Friendly | ✓ |
| Keto-Friendly | ✗ |
| Raw Food-Friendly | ✗ |
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