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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    How to Make a Thick Smoothie Bowl

    May 4, 2020 by Rosemary 4 Comments

    pineapple mango strawberry peach smoothie bowl
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    How to make a thick smoothie bowl that is actually thick! Thick smoothie bowls are my most favorite treat to make! Learn how to make these gorgeous smoothie bowls just like I do.

    I get asked all the time, how do you make your smoothie bowls so thick? The answer is SO simple!! You only need frozen fruit and a splash of milk. Any fruit works! That is it. That is the secret to my thick smoothie bowls.

    I created this thick smoothie bowl tutorial post for everyone who wants to make smoothie bowls that are thick and not soupy. My smoothie bowls are ultra thick and will hold all your toppings. As thick as sorbet or ice cream!

    WHAT'S IN A THICK SMOOTHIE BOWL

    My ultra thick smoothie bowls have just two key ingredients:

    1. Fruit of choice
    2. Milk of choice

    That is it! Just use ANY frozen fruit. Don't try to complicate making a smoothie bowl it is SO easy.

    thick smoothie bowl ingredients

    WHY THICK SMOOTHIE BOWLS ARE ACTUALLY HEALTHY FOR YOU

    Smoothie bowls are an excellent healthy treat for weight loss, gut health, and are even kid friendly! They are a great way to pack in nutrient dense fruits. Instead of ice cream or sorbet which is high in refined sugar, make a smoothie bowl!

    Fruits are ultra high in many nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants that help with gut health, reducing inflammation, and getting your body the nutrients you need.

    I make my thick smoothie bowls as a dessert, but you can easily make them as a breakfast. See my FAQ's below on how to make one as a healthy breakfast.

    Written by a registered dietitian and expert in nutrition!

    WHAT KIND OF BLENDER SHOULD I USE FOR A THICK SMOOTHIE BOWL?

    I make all my new thick smoothie bowl recipes in my vitamix blender. My older recipes were made in my ninja blender.

    You do need a quality blender. But thick smoothie bowls are possible with a cheaper blender if you have a little extra time to keep turning the blender off and stirring it until it is totally pureed.

    TIPS FOR AN ULTRA THICK SMOOTHIE BOWL

    Use only frozen fruit. Don't add fresh fruit if you want an ultra thick smoothie bowl! Fresh fruit is too watery and you will end up with a soupy texture.

    Use just a splash of milk. Just a splash of milk will get your blender going! That is all you need. About ⅛ cup milk per 1 cup of frozen fruit.

    Keep blending until it is creamy. Keep pushing frozen fruit down towards the blades either with your blender tamper, or by scraping it down with a spatula.

    Don't be tempted to add more liquid. Don't add more liquid to get it smooth faster, this is a smoothie. Just keep blending until it is pureed.

    Invest in a high quality blender. If you plan to make a lot of smoothie bowls, investing in a good blender with a strong motor that can quickly cut through frozen fruit is a really good idea.

    HOW TO MAKE A SUPER THICK SMOOTHIE BOWL WITH FROZEN FRUIT

    Grab your favorite frozen fruit, whether it is peaches, mango, pineapple, or anything else!

    STEP 1- Add ingredients to blender

    In a blender add the 2 cups of frozen fruit and ¼ cup of milk.

    smoothie ingredients in vitamix

    STEP 2- Start blender on low speed

    Turn blender on low and start pushing fruit down towards the blades with your blender tamper. (If you don't have a tamper, just turn off the blender and scrape the frozen fruit down periodically).

    frozen fruit in vitamix

    STEP 3- Turn up the speed and push frozen fruit down

    Turn up the speed and keep pushing frozen fruit down towards the blades until there are no chunks of frozen fruit left.

    mixed frozen fruit smoothie bowl

    STEP 4- Scoop into bowl and add toppings

    • Scoop into a bowl. I love using coconut bowls!
    • Smooth out the top of your smoothie bowl.
    • Add toppings and enjoy!

    HEALTHY SMOOTHIE BOWL TOPPING IDEAS

    1. Fresh fruit
    2. Nuts
    3. Seeds
    4. Nut butter
    5. Granola (sugar free or low sugar)
    6. Muesli
    TRY SOME OF MY FAVORITE THICK SMOOTHIE BOWL RECIPES!

    (click the smoothie bowl image to get to the recipe!)

    Learn how to make a strawberry smoothie bowl!

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    strawberry banana smoothie bowl

    How to make a banana smoothie bowl!

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    HOW TO DECORATE A SMOOTHIE BOWL

    Looking for healthy smoothie bowl topping ideas? Here are some of my favorite smoothie bowl toppings to make your smoothie bowl a balanced meal!

    • Nuts & seeds for healthy fat and protein!
    • Nut butters for healthy fat and protein!
    • Unsweetened granola for fiber and protein!
    • Coconut chips & coconut flakes for fiber and fat!
    FAQ'S

    Frequently asked questions about making super thick smoothie bowls at home.

    Can I eat a smoothie bowl as a healthy breakfast?

    Yes definitely! For a complete meal, you need to add more protein and a source of healthy fats. Try adding your favorite protein powder to the smoothie base. And for fat, top your smoothie bowl with nuts, seeds, or nut butter.

    What's the difference between a smoothie and a smoothie bowl?

    Smoothies are thin and drank through a straw. Smoothie bowls are much thicker and eaten from a bowl with a spoon.

    What makes a smoothie thick and creamy?

    Using only frozen fruit in your recipe will give you a perfect thick creamy texture.

    How do you thicken a smoothie bowl?

    Make sure to use only frozen fruit! See my tips above. If you have already added too much liquid, you can add in a bit more frozen fruit, ice cubes, or even frozen milk cubes to thicken it up.

    pineapple mango strawberry peach smoothie bowl

    If you try my Smoothie Bowl Recipe, please let me know your thoughts by leaving a rating and comment below! Ready for more? Subscribe to my newsletter or follow along on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube!

    pineapple mango strawberry peach smoothie bowl

    Super Thick Smoothie Bowl

    Learn how to make a super thick smoothie bowl! The perfectly thick smoothie bowl is so easy to make and takes just two ingredients. You can make thick smoothie bowls without banana or with banana it is up to you! The recipe in this image is made with a blend of frozen fruit, but you can use any frozen fruits that you want!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 person
    Calories 160 kcal

    Equipment

    • Blender
    • Coconut bowl for serving

    Ingredients
      

    For the thick smoothie bowl

    • 2 cups frozen fruit of choice I used a mix of pineapple, mango, peach, and strawberry for the one in the image
    • ¼ cup milk of choice I used soy milk

    Smoothie bowl toppings

    • Fresh sliced fruit
    • Nut butters
    • Nuts & seeds
    • Sugar free granola

    Instructions
     

    • In a blender add the 2 cups of frozen fruit and ¼ cup of milk.
      2 cups frozen fruit of choice, ¼ cup milk of choice
      how to make a thick smoothie bowl vitamix
    • Turn blender on low and start pushing fruit down towards the blades with your blender tamper.
      (if you don't have a tamper, just turn off the blender and scrape the frozen fruit down periodically)
    • Turn up the speed and keep pushing frozen fruit down towards the blades until there are no chunks of frozen fruit left.
      mixed frozen fruit smoothie bowl
    • Scoop into a bowl.
      thick smoothie bowl coconut bowl
    • Smooth out the top of your smoothie bowl.
    • Add toppings and enjoy!
      Fresh sliced fruit, Nut butters, Nuts & seeds, Sugar free granola
      thick smoothie bowl recipe

    Notes

    Nutrition facts for any recipe on thehintofrosemary are only an estimate and not guaranteed. Nutrition facts for this thick smoothie bowl are calculated using the mixed frozen fruit and soy milk and will vary if you use different ingredients. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1thick smoothie bowlCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 2gFat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.25gPotassium: 488mgFiber: 5gVitamin A: 94IUCalcium: 75mgIron: 1.45mg
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    Comments

    1. Anne

      March 16, 2022 at 4:27 pm

      5 stars
      Wow this looks incredible!! It’s the perfect healthy summer dessert!!

    2. Sam

      March 16, 2022 at 4:27 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for such an easy to follow tutorial!! I made mine with some frozen pineapple and a handful of frozen spinach and it was sooo good!

    3. Rosemary

      March 18, 2022 at 1:45 pm

      Thank you! I hope you enjoy it <3

    4. Rosemary

      March 18, 2022 at 1:45 pm

      oo I love the veggies that you added in!

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