Strawberry Almond Butter Protein Smoothie Bowl (Printable)
A thick, creamy blend of sweet strawberries and almond butter topped with fresh fruit, granola, and nuts for a satisfying meal.
# List of ingredients:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 2 cups frozen strawberries
02 - 1 medium ripe banana
03 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, plus more as needed
04 - 2 tablespoons almond butter
05 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
→ Toppings
08 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
09 - 2 tablespoons granola
10 - 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
11 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds
12 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
# Steps:
01 - Add frozen strawberries, banana, almond milk, almond butter, protein powder, chia seeds, and sweetener to a high-speed blender. Blend until thick and smooth, scraping down sides as needed. Add additional almond milk only if necessary to facilitate blending while maintaining thick consistency.
02 - Divide the blended mixture evenly between two serving bowls.
03 - Arrange sliced strawberries, granola, sliced almonds, chia seeds, and coconut flakes in decorative sections over the smoothie surface.
04 - Serve immediately with spoons while the smoothie base maintains its thick, frozen texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The texture is somehow both thick enough to feel like real food and refreshing enough for hot mornings
- Protein powder keeps you satisfied for hours without that heavy breakfast feeling
- Toppings turn it from a drink into an actual meal you can sit down and enjoy
02 -
- A regular blender will struggle with frozen fruit, so either let ingredients thaw slightly or invest in equipment that can handle ice
- The thickness is subjective but if you can drink it through a straw, it is a smoothie not a smoothie bowl
- Protein powder flavors vary wildly in sweetness, so taste your base before adding extra honey or maple syrup
03 -
- Use frozen banana chunks instead of fresh for an even creamier, ice cream like base
- Toast your granola and nuts in the oven for 5 minutes to bring out their natural oils and deepen the flavor