High Protein and Delicious Smoothie Bowl for Breakfast

You have seen them on Instagram, you have drooled over them, now you can make them at home : the smoothie bowl is all about texture and taste. 

Homemade Smoothie Bowl for Summer: Cheap and Quick

I make smoothies quite regularly because I find it the easiest way to pack in a lot of goodness for breakfast. It allows me to blend a variety of foods in a delicious way. And during the summer, like most people, I crave fresh foods. But fresh foods sometimes means frozen items, more for the feeling of eating cold. And if it’s like ice cream for breakfast, who can say no to that?

For a smoothie bowl, it’s easier to blend frozen fruits. It makes it a budget-friendly option, because fresh fruit are put in the freezer as soon as they’re ripe. There is no need to sell it straight away and you can buy 500g of frozen berries for the price of 100g of fresh ones. 

On top of that, it’s really quick to make, with no prep. Unless you freeze your fruits yourself – and even then, it’s more about anticipating than spending a long time on it. My favourite frozen fruits are berries, mango and pineapple. In the UK it’s easy to find those in the supermarket, otherwise you can make it at home. Make sure to cut the fruits in chunks before freezing. 

Smoothie Bowl for Breakfast

It’s important to eat protein and healthy fats for breakfast, more details on how to make a healthy breakfast here. This makes the smoothie the perfect breakfast to tick all the boxes. 

The protein is easily found in a nut butter or seeds, and you can use frozen berries which are great for antioxidants. Think anti-aging, fighting free radicals, lots of vitamins, lower chances of cardio-vascular diseases, and so much more. Berries are your best friends. 

Method

If you want the right texture, smooth but a bit frozen to get an ice-cream consistency, use frozen fruit and a bit of ice. In a very powerful blender, you will reach the desired consistency. Be careful not to blend for too long though, otherwise the blades will heat up and the smoothie will melt much quicker. 

You also need the right amount of liquid, and remember, it’s easier to add liquid than to remove it. So we start with less, and add it if needed. 

I like to do mine two different ways: either a peanut butter bowl, decadent but healthy (!), or a summer fruit bowl like an açai or red berries bowl. 

For a peanut butter bowl, you will need: 

• Peanut butter
• Frozen banana
• Protein powder (optional)
• Ice
• Non-dairy milk
• Tiny bit of maple syrup if not using protein powder for sweetness

For a summer fruit bowl, you will need: 

Put all the ingredients in the blender, blend on low for a few seconds and help yourself with a blender wand to help push down the ingredients to the blades. Increase the power and keep pushing the ingredients down. You might need to stop and scrape the sides, then start again. 

Do this until you have the desired consistency. 

Pour into bowls and add your favourite toppings. Mine include granola, more nut butter, fresh fruit and nuts & seeds. 

For more breakfast recipes and tips, check out:

• Special-Hormone Cacao Smoothie
• How to Make a Healthy Breakfast
• The Perfect Banana Bread for Breakfast