Low Calorie Strawberry Smoothie Bowl

This low calorie strawberry smoothie bowl is a delicious snack suitable for weight loss and strawberry lovers—it’s made with just 3 healthy ingredients and totals less than 150 calories! Vegan, gluten free, nut free and soy free.

Why You’ll Love This Smoothie Bowl

• Only 143 calories
• Super thick
• High in antioxidants

It’s true, this low calorie strawberry smoothie bowl is less than 150 calories per serving! It’s also packed with nutrients and protective antioxidants. Many ‘low calorie’ smoothie bowls aren’t actually that low calorie because they are filled with nut butters and other high calorie ingredients. Other smoothie bowls are thinned out with too much liquid in an attempt to lessen the caloric density. You may as well just drink a liquid smoothie at that point! We are going to achieve a super thick smoothie bowl with this recipe by using frozen fruit and very minimal liquid. The texture is almost like a sorbet! Even if weight loss isn’t your goal, this smoothie bowl is a strawberry lovers dream come true.

We will use frozen strawberries and peaches to create this smoothie bowl. Both are low in calories and the flavours are perfectly complimentary. Peaches really give this smoothie bowl a juicy sweetness. Both strawberries and peaches are fruits high in antioxidants. It’s healthy to consume antioxidant-rich foods daily because they decrease oxidative stress, which can lead to chronic diseases. Berries in particular are known to be one of the most antioxidant-rich foods. Strawberries also contain plenty of vitamin C, which is essential to maintain a healthy immune system, skin, hair, and more.

Ingredients Needed

These are the ingredients you will need to make this low calorie strawberry smoothie bowl.

Frozen strawberries & peaches: Creates the thick base of the smoothie bowl. Be sure to only use fruit that is completely frozen or else you won’t achieve the desired texture.

Oat milk: The liquid used to blend together the other ingredients.

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.

Variations

Try an alternative plant milk

This recipe uses oat milk because it’s lower in calories than coconut milk, which is typically used in smoothie bowls. Other lower calorie plant milks like almond or soy can also be used in this recipe. Avoid using plain water as it’s too thin to achieve a nice thick consistency. If you prefer to use coconut milk but want to keep it as low calorie as possible then choose a light (low fat) variety.

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, try adding a bit of extra liquid to the recipe.

Make it without peaches

If you don’t like peaches they can be omitted from this recipe. Replace the peaches with more frozen strawberries. Peaches are slightly sweeter than strawberries, so try adding a little bit of agave syrup or 1-2 pitted medjool dates if the smoothie bowl is not sweet enough. Other low calorie fruits to combine with strawberries are pineapple, mango and papaya.

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 low calorie 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!

Low Calorie Topping Ideas

This peachy strawberry delight is even better with a handful of toppings! Smoothie bowl toppings like nut butters, hemp seeds, granola and coconut can be extremely high calorie. Opt for lower calorie toppings like:

• Strawberries
• Peach slices
• Chia seeds
• Passion fruit
• Dragon fruit chunks
• Star fruit slices
• Freeze dried acai powder
• Freeze dried berries
• Cacao nibs
• Blueberries
• Raspberries
• Pomegranate seeds

FAQ’s

Can I use fresh strawberries or peaches?

For a super thick smoothie bowl all of the fruit must be frozen. Making this recipe with fresh strawberries or peaches 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.

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. Enjoy this smoothie bowl between meals as a healthy snack.

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 low calorie strawberry smoothie bowl to have more protein add 1 or 2 scoops of a vegan protein powder to the blender. Plain, vanilla or berry flavours work well in this recipe. Sweetened protein powders make the blended strawberries and peaches taste almost like candy! Adding protein powder will increase the calories of the smoothie bowl but not as much as using nut butters or seeds for added protein.

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