Winter Berry Smoothie Bowl (Printable View)
A nourishing bowl with winter berries, creamy yogurt, and a mix of crunchy seeds for a healthy boost.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 1 cup frozen mixed winter berries (blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, raspberries)
02 - 1 ripe banana
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt for vegan option)
04 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
→ Toppings
06 - 1/4 cup fresh berries (optional)
07 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
08 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
09 - 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
10 - 2 tablespoons granola (gluten-free if needed)
11 - 1 tablespoon shredded coconut (optional)
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Combine frozen berries, banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, and honey or maple syrup (if using) in a blender. Blend until smooth and thick.
02 - Pour the smoothie evenly into two serving bowls.
03 - Decorate each bowl with fresh berries, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, granola, and shredded coconut in rows or attractive patterns.
04 - Serve immediately with a spoon.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It takes 10 minutes but tastes like you actually cared about your breakfast.
- The seeds stay crunchy even as the base slowly melts, so every spoonful surprises you.
- You can eat it with your eyes before you eat it with your mouth.
02 -
- The texture magic happens in those first five minutes before the toppings start to soften, so timing is everything.
- Partially thawed berries blend smoother than rock-hard ones, and you can control this by leaving the bag on the counter for three minutes first.
03 -
- Make your berry blend ahead of time and keep it in a bag in the freezer; it cuts your morning time in half and you're more likely to actually make this on busy days.
- The secret is using really cold milk straight from the fridge so the whole thing stays scoopable and doesn't melt into soup while you're eating.