Mint Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie Bowl

This mint chocolate strawberry smoothie bowl is a decadent, thick and creamy treat for breakfast or even a healthy dessert! Satisfy your chocolate cravings with this refreshing recipe—only 6 simple ingredients to make. Vegan, gluten free, nut free and soy free.

Why You’ll Love This Smoothie Bowl

• Extra thick
• Satisfies chocolate cravings
• High in antioxidants

This mint chocolate strawberry smoothie bowl is the ultimate healthy dessert to satisfy chocolate cravings! It’s also full of beneficial ingredients and will leave you feeling light and refreshed. Enjoy this classic combo of strawberries and chocolate with a hint of mint any time of the day.

Cocoa powder, strawberries and banana all give this smoothie bowl plenty of antioxidants. Antioxidants are important because they protect the body from radical cell damage that builds up over time. This build up is called oxidative stress, and when it gets high enough it can lead to chronic diseases. Incorporating antioxidant rich foods daily is a good, health protective habit.

Mint may have a soothing effect on the digestive system and has been shown to have antibacterial properties. Bananas also benefit the digestive system by encouraging a healthy balance of good gut bacteria. This is thanks to fibre, which has prebiotic properties!

Ingredients Needed

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

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

Cocoa powder: Gives the smoothie bowl its rich chocolate flavour. Raw cacao powder can also be used.

Fresh mint or peppermint extract: Provides the minty taste! Mint extract also works just as well as fresh mint.

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

Agave syrup: Adds sweetness to balance any bitterness from the strawberries and cocoa powder. Totally optional, but recommended!

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.

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 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.

Add nut butters

Adding nut butter instantly elevates any smoothie bowl to dessert-level deliciousness. For an ultra creamy version of this smoothie bowl try adding a tablespoon of almond, hazelnut or cashew butter to the blender. Don’t use peanut butter as it will overpower the taste of the mint.

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 mint chocolate strawberry 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.

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

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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