There is nothing better than a beautifully crafted smoothie bowl that is not only aesthetically pleasing but packed with nutrients. The key to making the thickest smoothie bowls is based on the following three points:
- Very little liquid
- Loads of frozen fruit
- Very little blending time
You want the smoothie to be blended for the least amount of time possible.
Getting the Basics Right
Put around a fourth cup of milk – if that is too much – three tablespoons of milk are enough. After that, you will get whatever frozen fruit you want to use, such as passion fruit puree, if you are looking for a tangy touch of flavor.
You can use frozen bananas – you don’t have to buy frozen fruits. Just use regular fruits, cut them, and freeze them to be used later at any time. Combine the banana with blackberries and strawberries for the perfect smoothie bowl for the day.
Select Nutrients-Packed Ingredients
You can have a smoothie bowl for your breakfast or as your post-workout meal. Moving forward, you can add chia seeds or powdered peanut butter. Why powdered peanut butter, you might ask? The answer is that it has half of the calories of regular peanut butter. It doesn’t have excess oil but the same amount of protein.
Next up, add chia seeds to your smoothie. Chia seeds are incredibly beneficial for your health. These can aid digestion, prevent heart disease, and lower blood pressure. If you are preparing the smoothie bowl as your post-workout meal, you want to add protein – one scoop or two scoops – the choice is yours.
Add Ice and Blend
Lastly, don’t forget to add ice – and then comes the part that you must have been waiting for, which is finally blending it all together. Blend it for a few seconds, and there you have it – the perfect and probably one of the thickest smoothie bowls you’ve ever had.
Nail the Art of Toppings
Now that you have the perfect smoothie in the bowl – it is time for the art of toppings. This is the step where you can let your creativity shine through. Choose from your favorite fresh ingredients, including shredded coconut, granola, fresh slices of fruits, nuts, chia seeds, and, of course, drizzles of honey.
The thing about adding toppings to the smoothie bowl is that it not only gives texture to the smoothie but also a unique flavor, especially when the ingredients are fresh. The best thing about toppings is that the otherwise boring smoothie bowl becomes visually appealing with a mesmerizing contrast of colors and shapes.
Finish with Best Presentation
When it comes to creating irresistible smoothie bowls, you cannot forgo presentation and styling. Simply pour your thick smoothie into a bowl and create swirls or other patterns on the surface with a spoon. Arrange your favorite toppings in an aesthetically pleasing way while focusing on color contrast and composition. The goal is to enjoy the smoothie bowl visually and snap a few pictures to share with your friends and family before you finally dig in and enjoy a healthy breakfast or snack.
