Breakfast smoothie bowls are all the rage right now, and I will say they make a lot of sense. Normally I’m not a smoothie for breakfast type, I’m just not into drinking my meals… but this is an idea I can get behind. With a healthy morning smoothie bowl, loaded with fruits, nuts, and granola, I get to spoon and crunch my way to a balanced and hearty start to the day.
The concept is uber simple – just whiz together your smoothie, spoon it into a shallow bowl, and top it with your favorite stuff. My bowl was rimmed with fresh blackberries pureed with 2% Greek yogurt. I wanted the base to be thick, so I didn’t add any other liquids. My toppings…strawberries, raspberries, kiwi, tangerine, banana, Spanish peanuts and honey flax granola.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh ripe blackberries, rinsed
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- assorted fruits and nuts for garnish, I used strawberries, raspberries, tangerine segments, sliced bananas, chopped kiwi and Spanish peanuts,
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp flax seeds
Instructions
- Set oven to 350F
- To make the granola, toss the oats with the oil, honey, and flax seeds to coat well.
- Spread the oats out onto a baking sheet and bake for about 15-20 minutes, until the oats are golden brown. I give the pan a stir several times during the baking. Let cool.
- To make the smoothie, put the berries in a blender and blend until pureed. Add the yogurt and blend again until smooth.
- Spoon the yogurt into a shallow bowl and top with assorted fruits and nuts. Sprinkle the granola over the top and enjoy.
Notes
You will have extra granola.
Have a great day!
25 Comments
Sjoukje
September 19, 2015 at 4:25 amThis looks absolutely great and so delicious. I am addicted to smoothie bowls – thanks for this idea. X
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Sue
September 20, 2015 at 7:30 amI’m trying to find a way to adapt these for the colder weather — I can’t give them up!
Karen
June 17, 2015 at 5:56 pmI love it. I’m also not a meal drinker, so I will only occasionally have a smoothie. The idea of blending the fruit in with the yogurt as a base is a great idea. Normally I’ll put a little honey in my plain yogurt, then add a fruit. This looks so much better.
Kare @ Kitchen Treaty
May 7, 2015 at 8:19 amFor the longest time I resisted smoothie bowls – if I wanted a smoothie I’d just drink it! But I finally tried an acai bowl and holy moly! It’s basically like healthy ice cream for breakfast! I *finally* get it. This smoothie bowl is the most gorgeous one yet.
grace
May 4, 2015 at 8:45 amthe blackberry yogurt is what seals the deal for me–it contributes what i consider to be unparalleled beauty and a tasty flavor too!
Sue
May 4, 2015 at 9:57 amBlackberries are the king of berries, if you ask me!
Jules @ WolfItDown
May 3, 2015 at 3:18 pmAlmost too pretty to eat… Love the variety :D Perfect for wee family get together breakfast as well, just lots of yogurt and chopped fruits, seeds and nuts, yum ^ ^
marilynr
May 1, 2015 at 12:03 amLooks great! I think this is what foodies would call a ‘deconstructed smoothie”.
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
April 30, 2015 at 10:39 pmThis is so gorgeous, Sue! Breakfast has never looked better!
Kristen @ The Endless Meal
April 30, 2015 at 8:32 pmThis is such a brilliant idea! So much healthier than just plain yogurt.
Btw: I’m totally drooling over the fruit. Our strawberry season is not far away but for right now we can only get really bland tasting, woody ones that were picked too early and shipped too far. The ones in your smoothie bowl look so good!
nancy at good food matters
April 30, 2015 at 9:58 amMy daughter is at a conference in San Diego, and called to tell me that these Breakfast Smoothie Bowls are Everywhere! Mostly made with Acai berries. That was the first I’d heard of them, and Serendipity! here is your gorgeous version.
Melissa | Bits of Umami
April 30, 2015 at 8:50 amSo refreshing and tasty! I’m all about this. I’ve been on an acai bowl kick lately, but making my own smoothie bowls sounds amazing! :)
Sue
April 30, 2015 at 9:49 amI’ve never tried an acai bowl, that will have to be next for me, the color is awesome!
Linda@There and Back Again
April 30, 2015 at 8:10 amI agree…I’d rather eat my breakfast instead of drinking it. Smoothies are what I enjoy as an afternoon pick-me-up. Love the look of this bowl. Perfect for a summer breakfast!
Susan
April 30, 2015 at 6:12 amWhat a great way to start the day! I most always have a fruit and grain-filled smoothie in the morning but will have to try this ‘composed’ smoothie bowl too.
Vivian Tang
April 29, 2015 at 10:31 pmWhat a beautiful and yummy breakfast. And I absolutely love this food styling!
Sue
April 30, 2015 at 7:06 amThanks Vivian, the colors of the fruit really make it easy :)
Danielle @So Munch Love
April 29, 2015 at 9:57 pmI just heard of smoothie bowls for the first time just the other day and now here they are again. I have to say yours is the tastiest looking one I’ve seen thus far! I love that your smoothie looks thick. That just sounds so satisfying! MmmmMMmm! Thanks for the recipe!
Sue
April 30, 2015 at 7:07 amThese are so easy to vary, too, Danielle. Let me know what you think if you try one!
John@Kitchen+Riffs
April 29, 2015 at 9:55 amYup, I’m another that really doesn’t like to drink breakfast. But I can get behind this smoothie bowl! It has texture — something I can sink my teeth into. ;-) Really nice — thanks.
Barbara
April 29, 2015 at 9:55 amWhat a gorgeous, healthy way to start the day, Sue!
Now…if you just lived next door and could deliver that to me every morning, I’d be in heaven.
Maria | Pink Patisserie
April 29, 2015 at 9:12 amI’m very much with you on the smoothie for breakfast thing. I love them, it’s just hard to have them for breakfast sometimes. This bowl looks delightful and so very mouth and tummy satisfying!
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert
April 29, 2015 at 8:52 amI saw this for the first time the other day and thought it was brilliant. You made it beautiful with a combination of my favorite breakfast ingredients. What a wonderful way to start the day!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
April 29, 2015 at 8:25 amSuch a beautiful bowl and I can’t imagine a better way to start the day!
Christina @ Christina's Cucina
April 29, 2015 at 7:20 amGuess what I’m having for breakfast? Yogurt, rhubarb and granola! I’m just missing some fresh fruit and nuts! Love this idea!