If you follow the culinary scene, you have probably noticed a wonderful trend that has been taking over social media platforms like Instagram and Threads. Gorgeous photos of carefully arranged fruits, nuts, granola, and seeds on top of smooth blended fruit in large round bowls that are ready to be eaten in the morning. All the Instagram influencers post their carefully curated healthy smoothie bowls from a new cafe that they discover.

You question, what is this latest craze?
Smoothie bowl is the new sensation that has gripped every health freak, busy office workers who have no time to assemble elaborate breakfasts and teenagers who love the aesthetics that a smoothie bowl offers. It is an amalgamation of all your favorite fruits blended, granola bars, seeds and anything you want to add. This is the ideal breakfast or snack when you are in a hurry yet need something substantial (and visually appealing to brighten up your mood). It is particularly beneficial during the summer, when we are all seeking for new ways to cool down and spend less time in the kitchen. You don’t even have to go to a cafe to assemble your smoothie bowl, it is that easy to make and you can incorporate your favorite fruits and toppings to it. We have curated a recipe guide to make things easier for you, which gives you inspiration to make the most delicious smoothie bowls.

Mango Pineapple Smoothie Bowl

Ingredient List

Base Ingredients:

• Greek Yogurt (plain or vanilla)
• 1 ripe banana
• ½ cup frozen Mango Chunks
• ½ cup frozen Pineapple Chunks
• Maple Syrup/Honey (optional)
• Orange Juice (optional, adjust to desired consistency) or
• Almond milk (instead of orange juice, optional) or
• Coconut Water (optional)

Toppings:

• Fresh pineapple chunks
• Sliced almonds
• Blueberries
• Sliced kiwi
• Shredded coconut
• Almond butter or Peanut butter (optional)
• Granola
• Hemp seeds
• Mango slices

Preparation:

1. Add the yogurt, banana, pineapple, and mango in a blender. Blend the mixture until it becomes creamy and thick.
2. Add orange juice/coconut water/almond milk to thin the mixture, honey, or maple syrup to sweeten it, if preferred, and blend once more until it is thoroughly blended.
3. Fill bowls with the smoothie.
4. Place nuts, hemp seeds, shredded coconut, fresh fruits, or granola on top of the smoothie bowl. You can also slightly drizzle it with almond or peanut butter.
5. Enjoy your delicious smoothie bowl!

Matcha Banana Smoothie Bowl

Ingredient List

Base Ingredients:

• 1 large ripe banana, sliced and frozen
• 1 large cup spinach or kale
• ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 3 large dates, pitted or 1 large medjool date, pitted
• 1 teaspoon matcha powder
• 3 tablespoons almond milk or vegan milk of your choice

Toppings of your choice:

• Sliced bananas
• Peanut Butter or almond butter
• Shredded coconut
• Hemp Seeds
• Berries (raspberries, blueberries or blackberries)

Preparation:

1. Put everything in a high-speed blender and set the speed to low. Once it begins to blend, gradually speed up the process and continue blending until the mixture is fully smooth and creamy.
2. You might have to stop mixing or use the blender's tamper. Have patience. It should take less than two minutes to carry out the entire process.
3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, garnish with your preferred toppings, and serve with a spoon.

Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl

Ingredient List

Base Ingredients:

• 1 frozen dragon fruit (pitaya) or 1 packet frozen pitaya puree
• 2 frozen bananas
• ½ cup raspberries
• ½ cup coconut milk or almond milk
• 1 tablespoon honey or agave or maple syrup (optional)

Toppings of your choice:

• Kiwi slices
• Hemp seeds
• Granola
• Raspberries and blueberries
• Coconut flakes
• Pumpkin seeds
• Pomegranate seeds

Preparation:

1. Add frozen bananas, frozen raspberries, frozen dragon fruit, protein powder, and dairy-free milk to a high-speed blender.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy. Be patient and keep mixing slowly.
3. Add only the liquid that is required, and scrape down the sides with a smoothie wand (or similar, blender-safe tool) to make a thick smoothie bowl.
4. If necessary, add extra banana for sweetness, dairy-free milk for smoothness, or berries for a stronger berry taste. Taste and adjust flavor accordingly.
5. Enjoy as it is or, if desired, sprinkle it with fruit, granola, hemp seeds, kiwi slices, pumpkin seeds, pomegranate seeds, and coconut flakes after dividing among serving bowls.

Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Bowl

Ingredient List

Base Ingredients:

• 2 cups frozen cherries
• ¾ cup yogurt
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Toppings of your choice:

• Granola
• Sliced bananas
• Cacao nibs or chocolate chips
• Shredded coconut
• Fresh cherries, pitted

Preparation:

1. In a blender or food processor, combine the yogurt, chocolate powder, honey, and vanilla. Blend until the concoction is smooth.
2. Once more, blend until smooth after adding the frozen cherries to the blender.
3. Transfer the thick chocolate cherry smoothie mixture to a bowl using a spatula.
4. Place your choice of toppings in the bowl. I personally prefer using granola, shredded coconut, cacao nibs (or chocolate chips), and sliced bananas.
5. Eat this delicious smoothie bowl with a relish; this recipe honestly never fails to give me the feeling that I am eating a decadent dessert.

In a smoothie bowl, you can mix unblended and blended components, like granola or oats, to give some variation. However, it is essential to select granola with reduced sugar content. Blended smoothies retain the fibrous integrity of ingredients while also breaking down fiber in fruits and vegetables. This is exactly why smoothie bowls are much easier to digest. You can include protein powder to some of your smoothie bowls, in case you would like that extra dose of protein. You can also play up with the liquids you use such as coconut water could be used instead of almond milk if you want a thinner consistency in your smoothie bowl. The best part about a smoothie bowl is that it is extremely versatile. So, keep these ideas in mind and indulge yourself with that perfect smoothie that has all your favorite fruits!