Berry Smoothie Bowl

Break the frozen banana into chunks and add to the blender along with the berries. Frozen banana adds natural sweetness and creates an incredibly creamy texture while keeping the mixture thick and cold.

Pour in 150ml of your choice of milk (dairy, almond, oat, or coconut work well). Start with less liquid than you would for a drinkable smoothie. You can always add more if needed to help blending.

Add 100g of Greek yogurt for extra protein and creaminess. For a vegan option, use coconut yogurt or additional frozen banana. Add 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup if you prefer extra sweetness.

Blend on high speed, using the tamper tool if your blender has one to push ingredients down toward the blades. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed. The mixture should be very thick, like soft-serve ice cream.

If the mixture is too thick to blend, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until the blades can move freely. If too thin, add more frozen fruit or a handful of ice cubes and blend again until thick and creamy.

Once the smoothie reaches a thick, spoonable consistency that doesn't pour easily, stop blending. Over-blending will warm the mixture and make it too liquid. The texture should hold its shape when scooped.

Pour or scoop the thick smoothie into a wide, shallow bowl. Use a spatula to scrape all the mixture from the blender and smooth the top surface. The bowl should be filled about 3/4 full to leave room for toppings.

Arrange your toppings artfully on the surface. Create sections or rows with different toppings: 30g of granola for crunch, 50g of fresh berries, 1 tablespoon of chia seeds, and 1 tablespoon of sliced almonds.

Add finishing touches like 1 tablespoon of coconut flakes, a drizzle of almond butter or honey, fresh mint leaves, or edible flowers for visual appeal. The toppings add texture, nutrients, and make the bowl Instagram-worthy.

Serve immediately with a spoon while the base is still thick and frozen. Smoothie bowls should be eaten right away as they soften and become liquidy as they warm. Enjoy the contrast of cold, creamy base with crunchy toppings.