Protein Berry Smoothie Bowl

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If you’ve had the same protein shake every day for breakfast for the last month, chances are you’re tired of the same shake and ready to switch things up. This protein berry smoothie bowl is for you! Take your average protein smoothie and fancy it up with fresh fruit, granola, honey, and nut butter. The best part of this smoothie bowl is how versatile it is. You could make the same base every day but switch up the toppings to transform your breakfast. Basically, this smoothie bowl is just an excuse for me to pile up granola, fresh fruit, and peanut butter. I’m all about the toppings! Use your creativity and whatever you have on hand in your fridge to build the smoothie bowl of your dreams. Let’s get blending!

What ingredients do you need?

Frozen Blueberries, Strawberries, and Bananas

Frozen blueberries, strawberries, and bananas are the perfect addition to the smoothie base. For optimal texture, use frozen fruit instead of fresh fruit. The frozen fruit helps create a thick smoothie consistency. 

Vanilla or Chocolate Protein Powder

Use your favorite chocolate or vanilla protein powder in this smoothie bowl. I have used both chocolate and vanilla protein powder and both are great options. Feel free to switch it up and find your favorite. Whatever protein powder you choose, choose a quality one that you like the taste of! While it may seem obvious, people often make protein shakes with protein powder that tastes like chalk and then wonder why they hate protein shakes. It is worth it to invest in a quality protein powder with good ingredients and flavor.

My favorite protein powder of all time is Truvani Plant-Based Protein powder. This is a great option for anyone who prefers a plant-based protein powder, but it is especially great for those who may have allergies to dairy, gluten, or soy. It’s made from a blend of organic pea protein, organic pumpkin seed protein, and organic sunflower seed protein and is free from common allergens. Additionally, it contains no added sugar, artificial sweeteners, or artificial flavors, and is non-GMO and USDA-certified organic. It checks every box!

Almond Milk

For this recipe, unsweetened almond milk is best. The trick is to use as little almond milk as possible while still allowing your blender to do its job. You don’t want to add too much almond milk or you will be left with a runny consistency. Be patient with the blender and use a spoon to mix the smoothie and aid the blender if it stops blending temporarily.

Ice

You don’t need much in the way of ice for this recipe–just a ¼ cup will do the trick! That’s why I strongly recommend frozen fruit. Using more frozen fruit and less ice leaves you with a more flavorful end product.

Toppings of Your Choice

The best part of this smoothie bowl is all of the toppings that provide a variety of flavors and textures. There are endless topping ideas, and the best part is you can switch them up daily so you don’t get sick of eating the same thing every day. Some ideas include fresh berries, fresh banana, peaches, a dollop of greek yogurt or chia pudding, granola, sliced almonds, crunchy cereal, nut butter, honey, sea salt, chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp seeds, or goji berries. There really are endless toppings–so find your favorites and switch it up when you get tired of the same toppings!

What equipment do you need?

For this protein berry smoothie bowl, all you need is the following:

• A blender (I use the Ninja countertop blender, and I LOVE it)
• Measuring cups and spoons
• A bowl or cup for serving the smoothie bowl (I suggest avoiding a glass serving bowl or cup because the smoothie base melts very quickly when it comes into contact with the glass)

How is it done?

• Measure and add all of your ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Avoid adding extra almond milk to help keep the consistency as thick as possible. 
• Add the smoothie base to a bowl and add the toppings of your choice. A few of our favorite toppings include fresh berries, sliced bananas, granola, sliced almonds, coconut, nut butter, honey, and chia seeds.

Anything else to consider?

You can always switch up the base of the smoothie and add or swap ingredients. My favorite additions are ground flax seed and hemp seeds. 

Is this recipe GF, DF, Vegan, and Vegetarian?

Yes, this recipe is gluten & dairy-free, vegan, and vegetarian! Ensure that you use plant-based & gluten-free protein powder if needed. Choose toppings according to your needs. For example, leave out the honey drizzle if vegan. As always, check each individual ingredient to ensure they meet your dietary needs.

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The recipe can be found on My Fitness Pal by searching “BWB Protein Berry Smoothie Bowl.” The nutrition label is for the base of the smoothie bowl only and does not include toppings.

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