Winter Berry Smoothie Bowl with Granola (Printable Version)

Vibrant smoothie bowl featuring frozen winter berries, Greek yogurt, topped with crunchy granola and fresh fruit toppings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 1 cup frozen mixed winter berries (blueberries, blackberries, cranberries, raspberries)
02 - 1 small ripe banana
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
04 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, optional

→ Toppings

07 - 1/2 cup granola, gluten-free if needed
08 - 1/4 cup fresh berries (blueberries, cranberries, or pomegranate arils)
09 - 1 small kiwi, peeled and sliced
10 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
11 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds

# How To Make It:

01 - In a blender, combine frozen berries, banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, chia seeds, and honey or maple syrup if using.
02 - Blend until smooth and thick. Add a splash more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
03 - Pour the smoothie base evenly into two serving bowls.
04 - Top each bowl with granola, fresh berries, kiwi slices, coconut flakes, and pumpkin seeds.
05 - Serve immediately and enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between the icy smoothie base and crunchy toppings creates this incredibly satisfying textural experience that keeps you coming back for another spoonful.
  • Its secretly adaptable to whatever is hiding in your freezer or fruit bowl, so you never have to make an emergency grocery run.
02 -
  • Freezing ripe bananas when they start to over-ripen changed my smoothie bowl game forever, they add natural sweetness and creaminess without the need for added sugars.
  • The order of ingredients in your blender actually matters, I learned after many frustrating starts and stops, always put liquids in first, followed by soft items, then frozen ingredients on top.
03 -
  • Slightly thaw your frozen berries for about 5 minutes before blending if your blender isnt particularly powerful, saving both your equipment and your patience.
  • Create a thin layer of sliced banana at the bottom of your bowl before adding the smoothie mixture, creating a delightful surprise texture contrast that completely elevates the experience.

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