Description
This vibrant strawberry banana smoothie bowl features a creamy, thick base topped with crunchy homemade granola and fresh fruit. It’s a quick, wholesome breakfast that’s perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup frozen strawberries (about 5 oz)
- 1 medium frozen banana (about 4 oz), peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or coconut/almond yogurt for vegan, 4 oz)
- 1/4 cup milk of choice (almond, oat, or dairy, 2 oz)
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- For Granola:
- 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Toppings (optional):
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
- Banana slices
- Granola (homemade or store-bought)
- Chia seeds or hemp hearts
- Drizzle of nut butter (almond or peanut)
- Coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) if making homemade granola.
- In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir until evenly coated.
- Spread mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 18-22 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and fragrant. Let cool completely before breaking into clusters.
- Add frozen strawberries, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, milk of choice, chia seeds, and honey/maple syrup to a high-speed blender.
- Blend until thick, smooth, and creamy. Add more milk if needed for blending, but keep the mixture scoopable.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Spoon smoothie base into a wide bowl.
- Top with granola, fresh strawberry slices, banana slices, chia seeds, and any other desired toppings.
- Arrange toppings in neat rows or clusters for presentation.
- Serve immediately while cold and fresh.
Notes
For a vegan bowl, use plant-based yogurt and milk, and maple syrup instead of honey. Freeze bananas in chunks for easier blending. Store granola in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Chill bowls before serving for extra thickness. For nut-free granola, use seeds instead of nuts. Adjust sweetness to taste and use seasonal fruits for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 12 oz
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 11
Keywords: smoothie bowl, strawberry banana, granola, breakfast, healthy, easy, brunch, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, fruit bowl