Lemon Blueberry Smoothie Bowl (Printable)
Vibrant, refreshing bowl bursting with tangy lemon and sweet blueberries, topped with granola and chia seeds. Perfect for breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 - 1/2 banana, sliced
10 - 2 tablespoons granola, gluten-free if needed
11 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
12 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
13 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a blender, combine frozen blueberries, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey or maple syrup if using.
02 - Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Add a splash more milk if a thinner consistency is desired.
03 - Pour the smoothie mixture into two bowls.
04 - Arrange fresh blueberries, banana slices, granola, chia seeds, coconut flakes, and extra lemon zest on top of each bowl.
05 - Serve immediately with a spoon.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of tart lemon and sweet blueberries creates this perfect balance that wakes up your taste buds without any caffeine needed.
- You can customize the toppings based on whatever you have in your pantry, making it incredibly versatile for those mornings when the grocery situation is dire.
02 -
- If your blender struggles with frozen fruit, let the ingredients thaw for about 5 minutes before blending, or youll end up with a frustrated morning and possibly a burned-out motor.
- Adding the toppings right before serving keeps everything crisp and prevents soggy granola, a disappointing discovery I made after prepping bowls too far in advance.
03 -
- Freeze overripe bananas in slices rather than whole for faster blending and more consistent results, a trick I wish Id learned years earlier.
- If your smoothie bowl starts melting too quickly, place your serving bowls in the freezer for 10 minutes before filling them, giving you extra time to arrange those Instagram-worthy toppings.