Smoothies are a great breakfast, lunch or snack option when you are looking for a quick but nutritious meal. While drinking smoothies is part of many people’s morning routines, why not switch it up and serve your smoothie in a bowl?
Smoothie bowls seem to be everywhere – from Pinterest, to restaurant menus – and we understand why. These thickened-up smoothies are a great base for fun and flavorful toppings that make smoothies a little more filling, fueling you for the day ahead.
Thicken your smoothie with chia seeds, bananas, peanut butter or yogurt and add your favourite toppings. Fresh fruit, dried fruit, more chia seeds, nuts, granola, coconut and even chocolate – everything but the kitchen sink.
This Blueberry Smoothie Bowl recipe will have you thinkiing twice the next time you want to pour your smoothie into the nearest glass. Whether you make one in your personal blender as a breakfast for one or whip them up in a blender for the entire family, smoothie bowls are sure to become a new breakfast favorite in your house. Grab the biggest spoon in the drawer and enjoy.
- 1/2 cup almond or coconut milk
- 1 container (5.3 ounces) Greek vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2-3 tbsps chia seeds
- Toppings: blueberries, raspberries, granola, chia seeds, toasted coconut and chopped nuts
- Place almond milk, yogurt, blueberries and chia seeds in blender jar in order listed.
- Cover and PULSE until blended.
- Pour into a serving bowl.
- Top with blueberries, raspberries, granola, chia seeds, toasted coconut and chopped nuts.
TAGS: berry, blender, blueberry, breakfast, chia, smoothie, smoothie bowl
CATEGORIES: breakfast, Everyday Recipes, From the Test Kitchen, Healthy Eating
