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    Blueberry Banana Smoothie Bowl {GF, Vegan}

    Last Updated January 11, 2023. Published May 21, 2020 By Charla 12 Comments

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    Calling all blueberries fans! You have got to try this blueberry banana smoothie whipped up and served in a bowl. It's free from dairy, yes totally veganised, packed with frozen banana and oatmeal to yield a thickish texture, nut butter and energy boosting chia seeds

    Delicious blueberry banana smoothie

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    Stuck with ideas for breakfast? Why not try this blueberry banana smoothie in a bowl to boot, so quick, convenient and very easy to make .

    I'm talking about whipping up a tasty, filling delight in a matter of seconds.

    half of the smoothie bowl

    The importance of consuming breakfast

    I often speak to people from different walks of life who tell me that they "didn't eat breakfast this morning" or "simply didn't have the time to eat".

    I couldn't imagine not having my daily dose of Jamaican Oats Porridge.

    These statements bother me because our bodies need a jolt of energy throughout the day especially in the morning even if it's something on the go like these Cranberry Coconut Energy Balls.

    The word breakfast is an adjective that means "breaking the fast" that fast relates to the length of sleeping time up until when we rise in the morning.

    It's so important for us to "break our fast" in the mornings with something, ideally healthy and nutritious. I like to start my day with a nutritionally dense Persimmon Smoothie.

    Ingredients you will need

    ingredients for blueberry banana smoothie bowl

    • Frozen banana: they create the thickest smoothies on the planet!! try it!!
    • Blueberries: You can use fresh or frozen, makes no difference!
    • Medjool dates: The chunky dates yield natural sweetness but other dates work fine too
    • Almond milk: It's dairy free/vegan so contains no lactose and also one of the cheaper plant based options (or just choose another plant based milk). You can use my Homemade Almond Milk.
    • Chia seeds: these gelatinious ball expands when they swell, great for thickness.
    • Hemp hearts: (optional)
    • Flax seeds: Add a nutty taste.
    • Gluten free oats: fibrous + protein
    • Peanut butter: Two words....... protein power!! turns this into the perfect post workout smoothie

    How to make a blueberry banana smoothie

    steps 1-2 adding fruit to the blender and pureeing it

    • Add all of the ingredients to a blender.
    • Blitz into a smooth consistency and pour into a bowl.

    Notes and tips

    • Use other dairy free milks. If you don't like almond milk then use Pistachio Milk or Cashew Milk
    • Feel free to add any optional toppings i.e walnuts, cashews, seeds, coconut flakes etc...
    • Double check that the label on your oats is gluten free if you are sensitive to trace elements.
    • If you suffer from peanut allergies use almond butter instead.
    • To keep the smoothie free from bananas use avocado or coconut yoghurt instead.

    smoothie bowl with the topping

    Other smoothie recipes you may like

    • Healthy Chocolate Smoothie
    • Orange Mango Green Smoothie
    • Orange Pineapple Banana Smoothie
    • Strawberry Banana Smoothie
    • Frozen Banana Smoothie

    **Don't forget to comment below and star rate if you have tried my recipes. Let's be friends and engage on Facebook and Instagram I also like to pin on Pinterest, where you can find more amazing recipes.**

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    Blueberry Banana Smoothie Bowl

    Try this delicious blueberry banana smoothie in a bowl to start your day
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 321kcal
    Author: Charla

    Ingredients

    • 1 large frozen banana
    • ½ cup of blueberries
    • 3 pitted medjool dates other dates work fine too
    • ½ cup of almond milk or another plant based milk
    • 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
    • 1 tablespoon of hemp hearts optional
    • 1 teaspoon of flaxseed
    • 1 tablespoon of gluten free oats
    • 1 tablespoon of peanut butter of any nut butter of your choice

    Instructions

    • Add all of the ingredients to a blender
    • Blitz into a smooth consistency and pour into a bowl

    Notes

    • Use other dairy free milks. If you don't like almond milk then use Pistachio Milk or Cashew Milk
    • Feel free to add any optional toppings i.e walnuts, cashews, seeds, coconut flakes etc...
    • Double check that the label on your oats is gluten free if you are sensitive to trace elements.
    • If you suffer from peanut allergies use almond butter instead.
    • To keep the smoothie free from bananas use avocado or coconut yoghurt instead.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 567mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Beth Pierce

      May 21, 2020 at 6:18 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness! I can't wait to try this! I love blueberries and bananas!

      Reply
      • Charla

        May 21, 2020 at 6:35 pm

        Thank you Beth and enjoy!!

        Reply
    2. Michelle

      May 21, 2020 at 6:04 pm

      5 stars
      Bananas and blueberries are sooo good together. I love the addition of oats, as I'm currently nursing.

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      • Charla

        May 21, 2020 at 6:05 pm

        No problem Michelle. This recipe is perfect for you!!

        Reply
    3. Matt Ivan

      May 21, 2020 at 5:24 pm

      5 stars
      So yummy! This makes me look forward to mornings.

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      • Charla

        May 21, 2020 at 5:31 pm

        Thanks Matt.

        Reply
    4. Amanda Wren-Grimwood

      May 21, 2020 at 5:00 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds delicious and full of the good stuff too - perfect!

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      • Charla

        May 21, 2020 at 5:01 pm

        Thanks Amanda!!

        Reply
    5. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness

      May 21, 2020 at 5:00 pm

      5 stars
      It's surprising to me how many of my students don't eat breakfast in the morning. I am loving the look of this smoothie!!

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      • Charla

        May 21, 2020 at 5:02 pm

        Thank you! Yes, it seems to be a major problem.

        Reply
    6. Marion

      December 11, 2015 at 5:45 am

      5 stars
      I tried this today for breakfast and it was so delicious. Thanks for the great recipes!

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      • Charla

        December 11, 2015 at 12:44 pm

        Yay! Thank you. I LOVE receiving feedback from my audience, makes me smile 😉

        Reply

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