Best Vegan Smoothie Bowl
Vegan Smoothie Bowls are so easy to make in only about 5 minutes! They are versatile and can be made with many different combinations of ingredients and toppings.
These vegan smoothie bowls are a refreshing snack option because they combine fresh, nutrient-dense fruits and plant-based ingredients to create a deliciously creamy and vibrant breakfast or snack. Packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and natural sweetness, they offer a refreshing and healthy snack or dessert.
We love fruity healthy desserts and have others like these no-bake vegan fruit pies, these fruit skewers with lime sauce, and my fruit smoothie recipe. We even have 4 amazing veggie and fruit smoothies from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.
Reasons I love this recipe
- Nutrient-Rich and Healthy: You will love this vegan smoothie bowl recipe for its abundance of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, providing a nutritious and energizing start to your day.
- Deliciously Refreshing: The combination of fresh fruits and plant-based ingredients creates a creamy and refreshing treat that is both satisfying and delicious.
- Perfect for Any Time: Ideal for breakfast, a snack, or even a light dessert, this versatile vegan smoothie bowl can be enjoyed any time of the day, making healthy eating enjoyable and convenient.
What are smoothie bowls?
The first time I ever heard of smoothie bowls was when I was teaching the Physicians Committee’s Food for Life classes to a large group of students at Wofford College in South Carolina back in 2018.
The students asked me if I knew what these frozen berry bowls of wonder were, and I had to tell them that I had no idea and had never even heard of them. But, this group of young folks definitely piqued my interest.
Come to find out, smoothie bowls are just smoothies that are poured into a bowl instead of a cup and then topped with an assortment of artfully placed fruits, nuts, and other toppings that make them look beautifully delicious.
Are smoothie bowls good for weight loss?
Smoothie bowls can be a good source of fiber, carbohydrates, and protein, but they can quickly turn into a high-calorie sugar bomb if you’re not careful.
How healthy these frozen bowls are depends on the individual ingredients you put in them, and we are not talking about eating a bowl every day either.
If you grab a smoothie bowl at one of the many smoothie and juice stands popping up nationwide, chances are very good that they are loaded with extra calories and sugar and won’t be helpful with weight loss.
Many commercially made smoothie bowls are made with sugary fruit juices and topped with high-fat items like peanut butter and chocolate chips which will add inches to your waist instead of help take them off.
When made at home, where the control of ingredients is completely in your hands, these fruity bowls can be made in a much more health-promoting way.
Ingredient options
The recipe card at the bottom of the page has the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions.
There are a wide variety of ingredients that can be used in these smoothie bowl recipes. That means this is a great opportunity to take the healthy route and get some extra fiber, phytonutrients, and antioxidants in your diet.
Below are just the ingredients for making a smoothie in a blender, and we’ll talk about topping options next.
- Any combination of frozen fruit like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, mangoes, pineapple, cherries, and anything else you might think of.
- Banana
- Dates
- Flaxseed
- Greens such as spinach, kale, arugula, and others
- Frozen peas (not kidding, you can’t even taste them)
- Plant milk such as almond or soy
How to make a vegan smoothie bowl
STEP #1: Add ingredients to a blender and blend on low until smooth, adding more plant milk as necessary.
STEP #2: Stop blender and stir if necessary, but adding a little more liquid can help the process. I have noticed that when I use a fresh (rather than frozen) banana and place it in the blender first, before the frozen fruit, my blender has a much easier time mixing the ingredients.
Topping options
This list of smoothie topping options is only a starter. There are many different ingredients that could be added, but this list should help ignite your creativity.
- Slices of strawberries
- Fresh berries such as blueberries or raspberries
- Banana slices
- Kiwi
- Hemp seeds, chia seeds, or flaxseeds
- Walnuts, almonds, or pecans
- pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- Granola
- Oats
- Ezekiel cereal
- Raisins
- Coconut flakes
We have a fabulous recipe on this site for Homemade Oil-Free Granola that is a great topping option!
Frequently Asked Questions
Including 1/4 cup of frozen green peas is a terrific way to add protein and you can’t even taste them.
Smoothies are best when eaten immediately. If allowed to sit in the refrigerator, they will begin to separate. Stirring helps but, in my opinion, they don’t taste as good.
They can be frozen. Just remember to defrost before attempting to eat or you’ll break your teeth, lol.
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Smoothie Bowl Recipe
Ingredients
Smoothie Bowl Options
- 1 heaping cup of frozen fruit see options above
- 1/2 ripe banana frozen or fresh
- 1/4 cup plant milk such as almond or soy
- 1/4 cup frozen peas optional
- greens of your choice optional
Topping Options
- Slices of strawberries
- Fresh berries such as blueberries or raspberries
- Kiwi
- Hemp seeds chia seeds, or flaxseeds
- Walnuts almonds, or pecans
- pepitas pumpkin seeds
- Granola
- Oats
- Ezekiel cereal
- Raisins
- Coconut flakes
Instructions
- Add frozen berries, banana, and plant milk to blender. I have found that using a fresh banana instead of frozen help the blender to run more smoothly.
- Blend until creamy and the consistency desired.
- Pour into bowl and top with any of the listed ingredients above or others.
- Best when eaten immediately. These will freeze, just make sure to allow to defrost some before diving in.
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Notes
- Slices of strawberries
- Fresh berries such as blueberries or raspberries
- Kiwi
- Hemp seeds, chia seeds, or flaxseeds
- Walnuts, almonds, or pecans
- Pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- Homemade Oil-Free Granola
- Oats
- Ezekiel cereal
- Raisins
- Coconut flakes
Nutrition
Disclaimer
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Awesome way to sneak in the veggies for the grandchildren! They are visiting this week, we made it and they loved it! We called it a frosty!
Hi Donalda- What a perfect way to get more veggies and fruit into the grandchildren! I LOVE that idea and am so glad that they love the smoothie bowls. ♥
Great suggestions! It was fun to see you include frozen green peas as an ingredient – I do that sometimes, but I actually l o v e to use them as a topping even more – when they’re still frozen, they are so crunchy and nice! I also like celery inside for an interesting flavour component. Not to mention raw broccoli stalks! Fennel seeds are great too. I also find frozen zucchini and frozen (steamed) cauliflower to be great to add more “bulk”, and why not “sneak” in more veggies when we can (not that I mind eating them as they are) 🙂 Love all your recipes, and all the work you do <3
What great ideas! I will certainly be giving the frozen peas as a topping a try. Thanks so much! 🙂