Drinking a smoothie the normal way is totally fine, but if you want to level up your breakfast, then smoothie bowls are your answer.
It’s the perfect way to romanticize your life a bit and make the first meal of the day a bit more aesthetically pleasing (and tasty). And whether you’re craving something dark and creamy or light and fruity, you’ll find a smoothie bowl recipe that works for you below.
They make for a great snack or the perfect breakfast and they really aren’t that hard (at all). So keep scrolling and pick a few of these smoothie bowl recipes to try this week!
1. Super Creamy Chocoholic Smoothie Bowl
This beautiful and extra creamy bowl will satisfy the cravings of any chocolate-lover. Also, it may be hard to believe, but it’s packed with tons of nutrients and is great for you! Maybe make this on a warm afternoon so you can cool down?
GET THE RECIPE2. Blue Mermaid Smoothie Bowl
The “swimming pool” blue-colored smoothie trend is one of my favorites. And to get this pretty color, you can use a natural food dye or make your own using red cabbage! Here are the instructions. for making the dye with red cabbage.
Update: The original page is no longe there, but here’s a similar blue smoothie bowl recipe you can try!
3. Summer Green Smoothie Bowl
If you love getting your greens in but you don’t always feel like eating a salad, then a green smoothie bowl might just be the way to go. It’s a nice way to take in nutrients and stay refreshed on a warm morning or after being out in the sun for a few hours.
Update: Page and site no longer exist, but you can find a similar recipe for a green smoothie bowl here!
4. Cosmic Strawberry Ginger Peach Bliss Bowl
Frozen strawberries, peaches, and bananas blended with fresh ginger, lime juice, and plant-based milk make this dish zesty and very refreshing. Also, if you’re looking for a quick breakfast that’s not oatmeal or cereal, then I think this is your answer.
GET THE RECIPE5. Apple Pie Smoothie Bowl
Inspired by the apple pie flavor, this smoothie bowl is way lighter, healthier, and more nutritious than the actual pie, but still very satisfying!
With Greek yogurt, cinnamon, applesauce, banana, and vanilla all blended together, you’ll have a very delicious and healthy meal for starting your day.
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This blueberry banana smoothie bowl is simple, creamy like frozen yogurt, sweet, and chock full of blueberries! Probably because of the beautiful lighting and skillful photography, it looks ridiculously romantic and dreamy.
Also, if you’re a fan of soft serve goodness, then this might be the bowl to try.
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This bowl tastes and smells like a sunny tropical island! The combination of mango and coconut is not only delicious, but also a beneficial one for your body since beta-carotene antioxidants (found in mango) are better absorbed when consumed alongside a healthy fat (coconut).
GET THE RECIPE8. Dark Cherry Smoothie Bowl
Topped with whole cherries, coconut flakes, almond slices, and raw cacao nibs, this smoothie bowl is perfect for a sweet, crunchy breakfast.
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It’s called Rainbow Smoothie Bowl for a reason! Containing almost all the rainbow colors, it’s not just pretty to look at but also great for your palate! Also, when you look at the ingredients list, you’re gonna find it packed with nutrients. Which honestly makes this a great go-to for when you want to take in something healthy and tasty.
GET THE RECIPE10. Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Bowl
Made with some of the same ingredients as the famous pie, but without the guilt!
Update: The original site and recipe are no longer there, but here’s another pumpkin pie smoothie bowl you can make! It’s sweetened with medjool dates, has plenty of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and is ready to eat in just 5 minutes. Perfect for when you wanna be a bit extra in the morning but not stand on your feet for 30 minutes.
Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.