Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie Bowl

This chocolate covered strawberry smoothie bowl is a treat so healthy it can be enjoyed as breakfast every day! It’s packed with antioxidants, vitamins and even has 27 grams of protein. Made with 7 wholesome ingredients in just 5 minutes. Vegan, gluten free and soy free.

Why You’ll Love This Smoothie Bowl

• Antioxidant-rich
• Has 27 grams of protein
• Super thick

Is this chocolate covered strawberry smoothie bowl dessert or breakfast? The answer is both! It’s extremely healthy and indulgent, making it perfect as an energizing breakfast or evening treat. It tastes sweet, chocolate-y and is bursting with juicy strawberry flavour. And the whole smoothie bowl is less than 350 calories! It has 27 grams of plant protein along with essential nutrients, vitamins and protective compounds. The texture of this smoothie bowl is super thick and creamy, thanks to a few key ingredients.

Frozen strawberries and banana create the thick base of this smoothie bowl. By adding some other ingredients we can easily upgrade this base into something truly delectable! Nut butters add a rich creaminess when combined with frozen fruit because they have a higher fat content. Cashew butter blends nicely into this chocolate covered strawberry smoothie bowl. It’s mild and light in taste, whereas almond butter may overpower the other flavours. Cashew butter is high in healthy, unsaturated fats. These good fats are associated with a lowered risk of heart disease.

Strawberries for Health

Strawberries are the star ingredient of this smoothie bowl! They are not only delicious but incredibly beneficial in many ways. Strawberries are full of vitamin C. This vitamin is essential for optimal immune function, wound healing, iron absorption, eye health, bone preservation and collagen production. Vitamin C is also an antioxidant. This means it neutralizes free radical cells which cause damage to the body, known as oxidative stress. Regularly consuming fruits high in vitamin C is a great way to lower oxidative stress and prevent chronic diseases.

Ingredients Needed

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

Frozen strawberries & banana: Creates the thick, creamy base of the smoothie bowl and adds sweetness.

Vanilla extract or bean: Both work well, use whichever you prefer.

Protein powder: Any favourite chocolate vegan protein powder. Use a sweetened type for this bowl so it tastes extra dessert-y!

Cashew butter: Adds to the creaminess and blends perfectly with chocolate and strawberry. If using a salted variety, add slightly less of the Himalayan salt to the blender.

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

Coconut milk: The liquid that brings all of the other ingredients together to blend smoothly and adds a creamy consistency. The type that comes in a carton, the can type tends to be too thick.

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.

Quick and easy

It’s incredibly fast to make a yummy smoothie bowl. Gather your ingredients and toss them in the blending container, blend, and you’re already done! Rinse the blender container. It doesn’t get much more simple than that. Smoothie bowls rarely take more than 5 minutes to make. This makes them a great option if you find yourself short on time for a healthy meal.

Topping Ideas

There are so many yummy topping options for this chocolate covered strawberry smoothie bowl! Chocolate dipped strawberries are an obvious (recommended) option. Use a dark chocolate for the strawberries, or simply drizzle it over the top of the smoothie bowl. Other healthy topping ideas are:

• Cashews
• Hazelnuts
• Almonds
• Hemp seeds
• Chia seeds
• Cacao nibs
• Vegan chocolate chips
• Coconut flakes
• Toasted coconut
• Fresh sliced strawberries
• Cashew butter
• Almond butter

Variations

Coconut milk alternatives

This recipe uses coconut milk but you can try using any plant based milk you prefer. Some alternatives include soy, almond, hemp or cashew! You can also make your own plant milk from scratch in a blender. The key is to avoid using just water to blend. We want to use something more creamy, it makes the smoothie bowl thicker in texture.

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 or a smoothie version of this recipe to drink with a straw, try adding a bit of extra liquid to the recipe.

Make it without banana

If you don’t like banana it can be omitted from this recipe. Replace the banana with more frozen strawberries. Banana is slightly sweeter than strawberries, so consider adding a tablespoon of agave syrup if making this recipe with frozen strawberries only. This will keep the flavours nicely balanced. The overall result will be slightly more icy in texture than the banana version, but still delicious.

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 covered strawberry smoothie bowl immediately!

Prep & Blending

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.

Chill your bowl

By placing your bowl in the freezer for a few moments you can help your smoothie bowl stay cool for longer. This way it won’t start melting instantly while you are eating it. This is especially helpful if you’re in a hot climate. Pop it into the freezer while you are prepping and blending, then take it out when it’s time to pour your finished smoothie bowl!

FAQ’s

Can I use fresh strawberries or banana?

For a super thick smoothie bowl all of the fruit must be frozen. Making this recipe with fresh strawberries will result in a thick smoothie you can drink with a straw. If that sounds good then go for it! But if you want to add yummy toppings and scoop it up with a spoon then stick to only frozen fruit. Same goes with the banana.

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 thick, but you will have a drinkable smoothie to enjoy later.

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. 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 chocolate covered strawberry smoothie bowl to have a higher protein content, simply add 1 extra scoop of chocolate protein powder to the recipe. Avoid adding more than a total of 3 large scoops of protein powder to this recipe as it may create an unpleasant texture. Try including high protein add-ins like hemp seeds or vegan greek yogurt.

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