When scrolling through your Instagram feed you are bound to see a beautifully decorated bowl of blended fruit topped with kiwi cut into lotus flowers, mangos perfectly sliced and popped out, or rows of meticulously aligned chia seeds and coconut shreds.
Let me tell you, it’s more work than you think. We got you covered on how to make sure you have the perfect setup for the snapshot here, but what if you need some inspiration to make a healthy and delicious smoothie bowl to enjoy once you’re done impressing your followers? Check out the recipes below, most of which have been adapted from Instagrammers known for their oh so aesthetically pleasing smoothie bowls.
1. Acai Smoothie Bowl
Photo by Paula Kreutzer
Adapted from @lemonsandleisure on Instagram.
Blend: 2 frozen bananas, 1/4 cup frozen blueberries, 2 packets of Sambazon original blend açaí, 1 cup almond milk (or milk of choice).
Suggested toppings:
Chia seeds (wait for them to absorb before eating), unsweetened coconut shreds, kiwi slices, banana slices, or granola.
2. Raspberry & Dragonfruit Smoothie Bowl
Photo by Paula Kreutzer
Adapted from @lemonsandleisure on Instagram.
Blend: 2 bananas, 1 dragon fruit, 1/2 cup frozen raspberries.
Suggested toppings: Your choice of flavored granola, cacao nibs, goji berries, fresh sliced figs, or pumpkin peanut butter cups.
3. Tropical Mango Smoothie Bowl
Photo by Paula Kreutzer
Adapted from @daniellejacobs on Instagram
Blend: 1 cup frozen mango chunks, 1 banana, 1 cup almond milk, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp maca powder
Suggested toppings: Pomegranate seeds or your choice of flavored granola.
4. Super Green Smoothie Bowl
Photo by Paula Kreutzer
Adapted from Epicurious.
Blend: 1/2 avocado, 1 cup coconut milk, 2 teaspoons chia seeds, 1 inch piece peeled and chopped fresh ginger, 1 cup frozen mango, 1 cup baby spinach, 1/2 teaspoon matcha green tea powder. YUM.
Suggested toppings: Unsweetened coconut shreds, raspberries, or granola.