If you enjoy eating well and make your food look nice, you have probably noticed the trend of smoothie bowls on social media. These involve a beautiful and appetising display of food, with an arrangement of fruits, nuts, vegetables, and seeds over a creamy fruit blend that is meant to be the main course of a healthy meal, presented in a fun way with a bowl and spoon instead of a straw.

Smoothie bowls are the newest addition to the ‘eat pretty’ and ‘eat healthy’ menu. The smoothie is eaten from a bowl as opposed to being drunk; a must-try among all the hottest culinary trends with its flavourful bowl that delivers a distinct taste and style when combined with toppings. 

In this article, we’ve selected some recipes so that you can experience this wonderful craze for yourself. 

Avocado and kale smoothie bowl

INGREDIENTS

1 large banana

1½ cups raspberries

½ cup soy milk

½ cup ice

2 tbsp. almond butter

1 tbsp. honey, plus additional for drizzling

5 strawberries, sliced

¼ cup granola

2 tbsp. shredded coconut

Blend the banana, ice, soy milk, 1 cup of raspberries, almond butter, and 1 tablespoon of honey. Spoon into a bowl and garnish with the coconut, granola, strawberries, the remaining ½ cup of raspberries, and honey.

Chocolate peanut butter and banana smoothie bowl

INGREDIENTS

1 cup almond milk

1 large banana, sliced

1 cup ice

2 tbsp. peanut butter

1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder

¼ tsp. pure vanilla extract

1 tbsp. maple syrup

2 tbsp. cocoa nibs

2 tbsp. granola

2 tbsp. chopped peanuts

Blend the peanut butter, ice, half of the banana, almond milk, chocolate powder, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle the remaining half of the banana, chopped peanuts, granola, and cocoa nibs over top.

Strawberries ‘n’ cream smoothie bowl

INGREDIENTS

1 cup frozen strawberries

½ cup yoghurt

¼ cup milk

1 tbsp. maple syrup, plus additional for drizzling

¼ tsp. pure vanilla extract

½ cup cornflakes

5 strawberries, sliced

¼ cup blueberries

2 tbsp. almonds

1 tbsp. pumpkin seeds

1 tsp. chia seeds

Blend the yoghurt, strawberries, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup. Transfer to a bowl and garnish with almonds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, blueberries, strawberries, and yoghurt drizzle.

Add your own style to your smoothie bowls by customising the toppings according to your preference. And beware of preparing a smoothie bowl which may look too good to be eaten!

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