Chocolate Blueberry Smoothie Bowl

This delicious chocolate blueberry smoothie bowl is the perfect antioxidant rich breakfast or snack—made with just 6 healthy ingredients in 5 minutes. Vegan, gluten free and soy free.

Why You’ll Love This Smoothie Bowl

• High in antioxidants
• Extra thick consistency
• Supports gut health

This smoothie bowl is extremely healthy, refreshing and yummy! It’s also a perfect blend of flavours and pairs nicely with a wide range of potential toppings.

Blueberries are one of the most antioxidant rich foods, which makes them perfect for your daily smoothie bowl. Antioxidants are important because they fight off free radical cells which raise oxidative stress in the body. When oxidative stress is too high chronic diseases start to develop over time. Consuming an antioxidant rich diet full of foods like blueberries and other berries is a great way to protect against diseases.

Almond butter gives this smoothie bowl good fats for healthy skin and and provides a satiating effect, keeping hunger away for hours.

Ingredients Needed

These are the ingredients you will need to make this chocolate blueberry smoothie bowl.

Himalayan salt: Balances out the sweetness and brings depth to the other ingredients.

Raw cacao powder: Gives the smoothie bowl its chocolate flavour.

Almond or peanut butter: Whichever you prefer! Almond butter has a milder taste.

Frozen blueberries: The star ingredient of this smoothie bowl. Wild blueberries pack the most nutritional benefit, but any blueberries will work (and be super healthy).

Frozen bananas: Creates the thick, creamy base of this chocolate blueberry smoothie bowl and adds sweetness.

Coconut milk: The liquid that brings all of the other ingredients together to blend smoothly and adds a creamy consistency.

For ingredient amounts and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Benefits

High fibre

Easily get more fibre in your every day diet! In addition to being generally healthy, getting enough fibre can be extremely helpful for weight loss as it helps keep you feeling full for longer, without adding calories. Fibre also helps improve our gut health.

Nutrient dense

Vegan smoothie bowls are a great way to get more nutrient rich foods in each day. By blending them into a single meal, it’s super quick, easy and fun! Choose ingredients like dark leafy greens, berries, nuts, seeds and fruits to make your smoothie bowls nutrient rich.

Delicious

Smoothie bowls are truly one of the most delicious foods in existence (if you’re reading this post, you probably agree)! There are endless flavour combinations, and some could even be considered as dessert they are so yummy. You can enjoy something that tastes so good knowing it’s also good for your body.

Variations

Try an alternative plant milk

This recipe uses coconut milk but you can try using any plant based milk you prefer. Some alternatives include soy, almond or cashew! You can also make your own plant milk from scratch.

Adjust the consistency

If you prefer a thicker consistency you can try the recipe using a bit less liquid than what is suggested. If you want a thinner consistency, try adding a bit of extra liquid to the recipe.

Switch base ingredients

If you don’t like bananas then try something else as the base! Mango usually substitutes banana well. If you’re allergic to or simply dislike a suggested ingredient then try to find something with a similar texture that you enjoy the flavour of. There is no wrong way to make a smoothie bowl, and you can always omit any ingredients you don’t have on hand.

Make it sweeter

If you desire more sweetness try adding 1-2 tbsp of agave syrup or 1-2 soaked medjool dates. Generally the bananas create enough sweetness on their own, but these additions can be especially helpful if the bananas weren’t fully ripe when frozen.

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to blender.

• Start blending at low speed for 5-10 seconds. Increase to high speed and blend for 1-2 minutes. Use the blender tamper to push ingredients down towards the blades.

• Scoop into a bowl and add desired toppings. Serve your chocolate blueberry smoothie bowl immediately!

Prep & Blending

Freeze fruit ahead

Cut up your favourite and smoothie bowl essential fruits to freeze and have on hand. By keeping frozen fruit available, a quick smoothie bowl is only ever 5 minutes away! You can make smoothie bowls without frozen fruit and just use fresh fruit if you prefer. But the cool, thick and creamy consistency of most recipes comes from a base of frozen fruit like banana, mango, pineapple, strawberries, etc.

Add ingredients in the correct order

Always add liquid ingredients to your blender first. Then add powders, nut butters, nuts and seeds. Then add fresh greens and fresh fruit. Finally add your solid ingredients like frozen fruit. If using a small blender container with a twist on lid, reverse the order so that when you turn the container over to blend the frozen ingredients are farthest away from the blades.

Use a tamper

Push ingredients down towards the blades while blending using the tamper that comes with your blender. This helps to avoid thick smoothie bowls from getting stuck, so you don’t have to stop blending and scrape down the sides of the container.

Avoid over blending

Try to blend your smoothie bowl for less than a couple of minutes. If blended for too long, even thick smoothie bowls will become thin. This is because the heat generated by the blades and motor of the blender heat up your ingredients while they are being blended.

Use a high power blender

For smoothie bowls that have a perfectly smooth and creamy texture use a high powered blender such as a Vitamix. A Vitamix can break down any ingredients to much finer particles than standard blenders, and more nutrients are released. A high speed blender also reduces the time you need to blend your recipe, which helps keep it nice and cold.

FAQ’s

Are vegan smoothie bowls healthy?

Yes! Generally smoothie bowls are very healthy to consume, depending on what ingredients are used. Plant based smoothie bowls are rich in fibre and nutrients.

Can I lose weight with smoothie bowls?

Smoothie bowls are an excellent weight loss food! This is because they are generally healthier and higher in fibre and nutrients. Due to high water content, the large volume of a smoothie bowl helps your stomach to feel satiated. And the fibre keeps you feeling full for longer, without feeling weighed down or tired.

Can smoothie bowls be refrigerated?

Smoothie bowls are best enjoyed immediately after blending, while they are freshest. However you can refrigerate most smoothie bowls for 1-2 days in an airtight container such as a jar. Be aware the consistency will not be as thick as a fresh smoothie bowl.

Can I make smoothie bowls without a high speed blender?

Yes, you can still make smoothie bowls with a regular blender. It might take more patience depending on the recipe, but it can work. Turn off the blender to scrape down the sides of the container, and secure the lid before continuing to blend. Repeat as needed. Alternatively you can add a small amount of additional liquid to the recipe, which should help.

How can I increase the protein?

If you wish for your smoothie bowl to have a higher protein content, you can simply add (more) protein powder to the recipe. Plain unsweetened plant based protein will work in any smoothie bowl. Alternatively you can try adding hemp seeds or even silken tofu.

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