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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast and Brunch

    Strawberry Smoothie Bowl

    Published: Jan 26, 2022 by Jenn Sebestyen

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    This quick and easy chocolate covered Strawberry Smoothie Bowl will have you thinking you’re eating dessert for breakfast. It’s creamy and thick and made quickly and easily in a blender. Don’t forget the toppings!

    Strawberry smoothie bowl topped with sliced strawberries, coconut flakes, and chocolate shavings.

    Just like my Chocolate Chia Pudding, this good-for-you breakfast bowl tastes decadent and could even double as a dessert. It comes together in under 5 minutes and you can customize the toppings to your liking.

    You’re going to love this dairy-free chocolate covered Strawberry Smoothie Bowl!

    Table of Contents hide
    1 Ingredients you need
    2 How to make the recipe
    3 Storage/Freezing
    4 Pro tips and tricks
    5 FAQs
    6 More vegan strawberry recipes
    7 Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie Bowl

    Ingredients you need

    Recipe ingredients arrayed in individual bowls.
    Strawberry Smoothie Bowl ingredients: frozen strawberries, non-dairy milk, dates, rolled oats, and nut butter.

    Ingredient notes and substitutions

    Strawberries ~ Frozen strawberries are needed to get a thick, creamy consistency. Do not use fresh.

    To change the flavor of this easy smoothie bowl, you can use frozen blueberries, frozen peaches, frozen raspberries, etc. instead of strawberries.

    If you have fresh strawberries, try my Chocolate Mixed Berry Smoothie!

    Milk ~ Any unsweetened, plain variety of non-dairy milk will work. I tend to use almond or oat milk because they’re always on my plant-based grocery list.

    Nut butter ~ A spoonful of nut butter helps to thicken the strawberry smoothie bowl and adds protein and healthy fats.

    I like cashew butter because it has a naturally sweet flavor, but peanut butter or almond butter will also work. You could also use sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.

    Oats ~ Old-fashioned rolled oats add fiber, protein, and good carbs to keep you feeling full and satisfied.

    Gluten free? Be sure to check labels and choose certified gluten-free oats.

    Dates ~ Dates are full of nutrients and are a great way to add natural sweetness to a recipe.

    Make sure you remove the pits from the dates before adding them to your recipe. It’s a good idea to check them even if you buy pitted dates because there are often fragments left behind.

    Extras ~ Other great options to add even more nutrients: flax seeds, hemp seeds, vegan protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, or superfood powders (use code VeggieInspired for 15% off!). You can even add a handful of leafy greens like fresh spinach or baby kale.

    Toppings

    Close up of shavings of dark chocolate curled up on top of a smoothie bowl.

    You see those beautiful little curls of dark chocolate? Yeah, those aren’t optional. Without them, we would just have a Strawberry Smoothie Bowl instead of a chocolate covered strawberry smoothie bowl. Either way, you have one tasty breakfast bowl!

    A vegetable peeler and a good quality dark chocolate bar is all you need to make those cute little chocolate curls. Chocolate chips would work fine in a pinch as well.

    I’ve also opted for fresh strawberries, coconut flakes, and sliced almonds along with the chocolate.

    Other delicious topping ideas: sliced banana, toasted cashews, granola, hemp seeds, etc.

    How to make the recipe

    If you can make a smoothie, you can make a smoothie bowl.

    If you like your smoothies on the thinner side, you may want to thicken it up it for bowl status. Using less liquid will accomplish this, but I like to add thickeners that add extra nutrients, like rolled oats, nut butters or chia seeds. 

    Simply place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.

    Pour into a bowl and add the toppings of your choice.

    Storage/Freezing

    Close up of sliced strawberries, chocolate shavings, and coconut flakes.

    This vegan strawberry smoothie bowl recipe makes enough for one serving.

    It’s easily doubled though, so if you should have leftovers, you can store them in an air-tight container in the fridge for a couple days. Store any toppings separately.

    You can also freeze the smoothie bowl. Transfer it to a freezer safe container or plastic bag for up to 3 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.

    Pro tips and tricks

    ~ Use a high speed blender to get a perfectly smooth consistency.

    ~ Use frozen fruit in the base of your smoothie bowl.

    ~ Add healthy thickeners, like nuts, nut butter, flax or chia seeds, and/or oats.

    ~ Sweeten it up naturally with bananas or dates.

    ~ Don’t forget to remove the pits from the dates! Check them even if you buy pitted dates because sometimes there are fragments left behind.

    ~ Add toppings! Fresh fruit, nuts or seeds, coconut flakes, chocolate shavings or chips, cacao nibs, sprinkle of cinnamon, or a drizzle of pure maple syrup are all good choices.

    ~ Use a vegetable peeler on the side of a bar of dark chocolate to create gorgeous chocolate curls.

    Spoon in a pink smoothie bowl.

    FAQs

    What is a smoothie bowl?

    Smoothie bowls are essentially super thick smoothies that you can eat with a spoon. They are served in a bowl with added toppings.

    What is the difference between a smoothie and a smoothie bowl?

    There really isn’t much difference except the vessel you serve it in – glass vs. bowl – and the utensil you use to get it in your mouth – straw vs. spoon. (Is a straw considered a utensil? We’ll just say it is). Smoothie bowls also tend to be thicker than traditional smoothies.

    What really makes a smoothie bowl different from a smoothie are the toppings! The added flavors and textures that garnishes bring make it feel more like a meal than a traditional sippable smoothie does.

    Should I use fresh or frozen fruit?

    I definitely recommend using frozen fruit! Frozen fruit will thicken the recipe better than fresh fruit. Frozen fruit also acts as the ice, making it cold and frosty like any good smoothie (bowl or not) should be, without watering it down.

    Fresh fruit, of course, can be added as part of the toppings.

    Are smoothie bowls actually healthy?

    It depends. They certainly can be healthy if you choose nutritious ingredients, but some recipes are nothing more than glorified ice cream. Choose wisely, especially if you’re eating it for breakfast.

    This dairy-free Strawberry Smoothie Bowl has protein, fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. It’s also, gluten free, oil free, and sugar free – sweetened only with fruit.

    Spoonful being lifted out of a bowl.

    More vegan strawberry recipes

    • Strawberry Beet Smoothie
    • Strawberry Apple Smoothie
    • Strawberry Protein Muffins
    • Strawberry Baked Oatmeal Muffins
    • Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes
    • Strawberry Dessert Tamales

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    Strawberry smoothie bowl topped with sliced strawberries, coconut flakes, and chocolate shavings.

    Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie Bowl

    and easy chocolate covered Strawberry Smoothie Bowl will have you thinking you're eating dessert for breakfast. It's creamy and thick and made quickly and easily in a blender. Don't forget the toppings!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Breakfast and Brunch, Desserts & Sweet Treats, Snacks
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 serving
    Calories: 261kcal
    Author: Jenn Sebestyen

    Recommended Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients

    Smoothie

    • 1 cup frozen strawberries
    • ½ cup unsweetened, plain almond milk or non-dairy milk of choice
    • 1 tablespoon cashew butter or nut butter of choice
    • 3-4 pitted Medjool dates use more or less depending on how sweet you like it
    • 2 tablespoons raw old-fashioned oats
    • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract optional

    Toppings

    • shaved dark chocolate or chocolate chips
    • sliced almonds
    • fresh strawberries halved
    • coconut flakes or shredded coconut

    Instructions

    • Place all the ingredients for the smoothie in a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
    • Pour the smoothie into a bowl and add toppings of your choice.

    Notes

    ~ Use a high speed blender to get a perfectly smooth consistency.
    ~ Use frozen fruit in the base of your smoothie bowl.
    ~ Don’t forget to remove the pits from the dates! Check them even if you buy pitted dates because sometimes there are fragments left behind.
    ~ Use a vegetable peeler to shave the side of a dark chocolate bar to create gorgeous chocolate curls.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 453mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 4.1mg | Calcium: 1490mg | Iron: 3.4mg

    Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.

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    1. The Vegan 8 says

      February 24, 2017 at 12:58 am

      This is a gorgeous smoothie bowl! I see so many smoothie bowls on Instagram but they are always sooo over the top and overly filled and yours looks just perfect. Strawberries and chocolate, simple and just the best to me. I’ve never had a smoothie bowl before, I don’t really drink them either, but I’m pretty sure this would totally be a big hit with Olivia. She loves smoothies and ice cream!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        February 24, 2017 at 7:14 am

        Oh, I totally know what you mean. Half of the ingredients in those bowls are inedible it seems. This was totally like eating ice cream with toppings…but healthy! Thanks, Brandi!

        Reply
    2. Sina says

      February 23, 2017 at 12:06 pm

      This is the perfect breakfast! I love smoothie bowls for breakfast 🙂

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        February 23, 2017 at 1:51 pm

        Thanks, Sina! It’s so fun to add all the toppings!

        Reply
    3. Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says

      February 20, 2017 at 1:14 am

      Chocolate covered strawberry anything really…so a bowl it is! I’m getting back into my bowls lately too!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        February 20, 2017 at 8:47 am

        🙂 They are a little more substantial than a smoothie because of all the toppings!

        Reply
    4. Linda says

      February 16, 2017 at 5:50 pm

      Chocolate and strawberries for breakfast sounds perfect. I bet your kids think you’re the best mom ever! 🙂

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        February 17, 2017 at 8:28 am

        HaHa! Depends on the day, Linda!

        Reply
    5. Mel says

      February 15, 2017 at 12:55 pm

      What a lovely way to start the day. It’s such a pretty colour and with the oats and cashew butter, plus toppings, it will keep you going for hours. I find smoothie bowls much more satisfying than a regular smoothie because of the toppings!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        February 15, 2017 at 3:07 pm

        Yes, totally agree. It’s all about the toppings!

        Reply
    6. Alisa Fleming says

      February 15, 2017 at 9:55 am

      This smoothie bowl looks to die for Jenn! Stunning and everyday ingredients. I’m on this one!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        February 15, 2017 at 3:06 pm

        Thanks, Alisa! So easy and so delicious! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Sarah says

      February 15, 2017 at 9:11 am

      This looks simply delicious! I love a good smoothie bowl and love the strawberry chocolate combo!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        February 15, 2017 at 3:06 pm

        Thanks, Sarah! Smoothie bowls are so much fun to make!

        Reply
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