Protein smoothie bowl

Why you'll love this recipe

This protein smoothie bowl is like eating ice cream for breakfast, except it's packed with 35 grams of protein. It's thick enough to eat with a spoon and the toppings add satisfying crunch and extra nutrition.

Ingredients

For the base:

• 1 frozen banana
• 100g frozen mixed berries
• 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or berry flavour)
• 120ml milk (dairy or plant-based)
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt

For the toppings:

• 20g granola
• Fresh berries
• 1 tablespoon nut butter
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• Sliced banana

Instructions

1. Blend the base: Add frozen banana, berries, protein powder, milk, and Greek yogurt to a blender. Blend until thick and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.

2. Adjust consistency: Add more milk if too thick to blend, but keep it thicker than a drinking smoothie.

3. Pour and top: Transfer to a bowl and arrange toppings in rows or sections.

4. Serve immediately: Eat right away before it melts.

Tips for success

• Frozen fruit is essential: This creates the thick, ice cream-like texture.
• Less liquid: Start with less milk and add more only if needed.
• Frozen banana chunks: Cut bananas before freezing for easier blending.

Variations

Chocolate peanut butter:

• Chocolate protein powder
• Frozen banana
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• Cocoa nibs and banana slices on top

Tropical:

• Vanilla protein powder
• Frozen mango and pineapple
• Coconut flakes and macadamia nuts on top

Green:

• Vanilla protein powder
• Frozen banana
• Handful of spinach
• Almond butter and hemp seeds on top

Storage

Cannot be stored. Must be eaten immediately.