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
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.
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
- 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
- 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.
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Blueberry Banana Smoothie Bowl
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.
Beth Pierce says
Oh my goodness! I can't wait to try this! I love blueberries and bananas!
Charla says
Thank you Beth and enjoy!!
Michelle says
Bananas and blueberries are sooo good together. I love the addition of oats, as I'm currently nursing.
Charla says
No problem Michelle. This recipe is perfect for you!!
Matt Ivan says
So yummy! This makes me look forward to mornings.
Charla says
Thanks Matt.
Amanda Wren-Grimwood says
This sounds delicious and full of the good stuff too - perfect!
Charla says
Thanks Amanda!!
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says
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!!
Charla says
Thank you! Yes, it seems to be a major problem.
Marion says
I tried this today for breakfast and it was so delicious. Thanks for the great recipes!
Charla says
Yay! Thank you. I LOVE receiving feedback from my audience, makes me smile 😉