Cool, creamy and filling, this banana-less strawberry smoothie bowl lets the berry flavor shine. Packed with 19g protein and 6g fiber before toppings, it's a high protein breakfast that feels like dessert.
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Breakfast at a Glance
- Prep Time: Under 10 minutes
- Planning Ahead: Make sure you have frozen strawberries.
- Morning Effort: Blend it all together and top (<10 minutes)
- Protein: 19g (before toppings)
- Fiber: 6g (before toppings)
Nessy's Note
Most of the time, I'm a warm breakfast girl. But when the weather turns warmer, something cold and creamy (almost like ice cream) hits the spot.
And that's when I make this strawberry smoothie bowl.
Unlike my banana strawberry smoothie, this one skips the banana so the strawberry flavor can really shine through.
It's thick, protein and fiber packed to keep you full and perfect for piling on the toppings (just like a Greek yogurt breakfast bowl).
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Frozen Strawberries- Using frozen is important as is adds texture and thickness.
- Substitution: To use fresh, de-stem them and then freeze for a minimum of 4 hours (but longer is better). You could also make this bowl with another type of frozen berry (I love it with blueberries too!).
- Medjool Dates- I find that one pitted Medjool date adds just enough sweetness to this smoothie bowl but you can add more depending on how sweet you want it (and how sweet your berries are).
- Substitution: You can also sweeten with honey, maple syrup or 2-3 Noor dates instead.
- Greek Yogurt- I like to use Greek yogurt as it contributes most of the protein (like in Greek yogurt overnight oats) to make the bowl filling as well as helps to thicken it.
- Substitution: Skyr is another great option. Any plain yogurt would work but the thickness and protein content will vary.
- Frozen Cauliflower- This is one of my favorite things to include in smoothie recipes (like this PB Banana smoothie) as adding it thickens them and sneaks in an extra serving of vegetables at breakfast.
- Substitution: You can use a handful of ice cubes for a similar thick texture.
- Milk- Only add as much as needed so that the bowl is thick.
- Substitution: Since such a small amount is needed, water will also work.
- Toppings- The fun part! Some great options are fruit, nuts, seeds, coconut, nut butter and cacao nibs.
Tips for a Tasty Strawberry Smoothie Bowl
- Use frozen berries. Using frozen strawberries is the key for achieving the thick texture of a smoothie bowl. If you would like to use fresh, I recommend freezing them for a minimum of 4 hours ahead of time.
- Blend the base first. Start by blending the yogurt, date and cauliflower first in order to achieve a smoother bowl.
- Scrape down the edges. This smoothie is thick so pausing blending to occasionally scrape down the sides will help to ensure a smoother and more well mixed bowl.
- Don't forget the toppings. They're the best part about a smoothie bowl so get creative!
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If you give this recipe a try, be sure to let me know what you thought in the comments below!
Strawberry Smoothie Bowl (No Banana)
Cool, creamy and filling, this banana-less strawberry smoothie bowl lets the berry flavor shine. Packed with 19g protein and 6g fiber before toppings, it's a high protein breakfast that feels like dessert.
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Equipment
- High Power Blender
Ingredients
- ½ cup frozen cauliflower
- 1 Medjool date (plus additional for a sweeter bowl)
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt (plain, full fat for best texture)
- pinch salt
- 2-4 tablespoon milk or water
- 1 and ½ cups frozen strawberries
Toppings
- ¼ cup additional strawberries sliced
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 tablespoon cacao nibs
Instructions
- Add everything but the berries to the base of a high-powered blender and blend on high until smooth.1 Medjool date, ¾ cup Greek yogurt, ½ cup frozen cauliflower, 2-4 tablespoon milk
- Add the strawberries and blend on low for 1 minute. Stop and scrape down the edges and then blend, gradually increasing the speed, for 1-2 additional minutes until smooth, stopping to scrape down the edges every 30-60 seconds and add milk (1 tablespoon at a time) as needed.
- Pour into a bowl and add your toppings.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Make Ahead: You can multiply the recipe and divide the smoothie bowl into serving size container with a lid, leaving ~1 inch of room at the top so that it doesn't overflow. Place in the freezer for up to 1 month.
When ready to eat, place the container at room temperature for about 30 minutes to allow it to thaw slightly. Top and enjoy.
Toppings: These are the fun part! I included my go-to ideas in the recipe card but you can get creative and use whatever you like.
Strawberry Smoothie: If you would prefer a thinner smoothie consistency (to drink), increase the milk to ½ cup and add all of the ingredients at the same time.
Note: For a smoothie, hard ingredients should be furthest away from the blade and liquid closest so if you are using a blender cup with the blade on the lid, the order of the ingredients would be strawberries, cauliflower, date, yogurt and then milk.
*Nutrition calculated without toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 784mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 139mg | Calcium: 222mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition Note: Nutritional information is estimated using an online calculator and accuracy is not guaranteed. Remember food is more than numbers and this info is intended as a support.
Tried this recipe?Please comment and tell me what you thought!
Marie says
This was so thick and creamy! I topped it was some berries, coconut and pepitas.