Lemon Blueberry Smoothie Bowl (Printable version)

Bursting with lemon and blueberry flavors, this vibrant smoothie bowl energizes your morning.

# What you'll need:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 1 cup frozen blueberries
02 - 1 frozen banana, sliced
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
04 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
07 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, optional

→ Toppings

08 - 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
09 - 2 tablespoons granola, gluten-free if needed
10 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
11 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
12 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
13 - Fresh mint leaves, optional

# Directions:

01 - Place frozen blueberries, sliced frozen banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey or maple syrup if using into a blender container.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick to blend, add additional almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
03 - Pour the blended smoothie mixture evenly into two serving bowls, using a spatula to scrape all contents from the blender.
04 - Arrange fresh blueberries, granola, coconut flakes, chia seeds, additional lemon zest, and mint leaves if desired over the top of each smoothie bowl in an even layer.
05 - Serve the smoothie bowls right away while the texture is thick and the toppings remain crunchy. Leftovers can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tangy lemon cuts through the sweet blueberry like a little wake up call for your taste buds
  • Its thick enough to hold all those beautiful toppings instead of turning into soup
  • You can customize it endlessly based on whatever needs using up in your fridge
02 -
  • Frozen fruit is non negotiable here, fresh will just give you a watery sad smoothie
  • A high powered blender makes a huge difference in getting that creamy texture
  • Work quickly once its poured, the toppings start sinking as it sits
03 -
  • Let your frozen fruit sit on the counter for five minutes before blending, it helps everything combine smoothly
  • Serve with a regular spoon not a straw, this is meant to be eaten slowly and savored

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