Banana Berry Smoothie Bowl

Smoothie bowls are undeniably one of the biggest breakfast trends. I’m not a huge fan of the creative prowess required to make them, but I’ve recently discovered they’re really pretty perfect for toddlers.

When my (then) two-year-old was obsessed with smoothies, we made one almost every single day, and his favourite flavours are still the ones we shared in this post. However, I noticed that he also really loved feeding himself and jumped at the opportunity to use utensils whenever possible, so I came up with this simple one for him to eat.

It was a hit, of course, and now I find myself making smoothie bowls with almost as much frequency as the ones we can sip with a straw. While some of the smoothie bowls I see are awfully ambitious, I’ve come up with a simplified version that’s perfect for little eaters and their very busy mothers.

Before we completely shake up our smoothie routines and swap straw for spoons, I do have a few tips for making better smoothie bowls. They include:

• Use a high-powered blender to achieve a perfectly blended thick and creamy smoothie. You do not want your smoothie to be thin and soupy, and the ideal texture means you’ll likely need to spoon the smoothie into a bowl instead of pouring it. A thick smoothie will also prevent the toppings from sinking.
• Place any liquids or yogurts on the bottom of the blender carafe before adding the remaining ingredients. This will help to blend the ingredients evenly.
• Almost any smoothie recipe can become a smoothie bowl recipe if the liquid is reduced by 1/3-1/2 cup and a thickener like tofu, avocado, nut butter, extra frozen fruit or beans is added.

Have fun and be sure to let us know if you give smoothie bowls a try. Share your pics on Instagram and tag us so we can keep up with your delicious creations.

Banana Berry Smoothie Bowl

Serves 1 adult or 2 toddlers