Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie Bowl – this quick and easy smoothie bowl will have you thinking you’re eating dessert for breakfast….but it’s actually healthy!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Today’s recipe works perfectly as a gorgeous holiday breakfast. And even though it’s healthy, it tastes decadent and could even double as a dessert. But the best part, is that it’s actually perfect for any ol’ day! It comes together in under 5 minutes and you can customize the toppings to your liking. So, who’s ready for a Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie Bowl?!
What is a Smoothie Bowl?
If you can make a smoothie, you can make 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). If you like your smoothies on the thinner side, you may want to thicken it up it for bowl status.
What really makes a smoothie bowl different from a smoothie are the toppings! In this Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie Bowl, I went with fresh strawberries, coconut flakes, sliced almonds, and dark chocolate shavings.
I know I told you up above that the best part of this recipe is that it works for any day of the week, not just today’s holiday, but truly the best part is that it’s all for you! This recipe serves just one! Of course, you could double it up and serve two if you wish, but I’m giving you permission to allow yourself to enjoy a little something just for you. You deserve it!
Dark Chocolate Shavings
You see those beautiful little curls of dark chocolate? Yeah, those aren’t optional. 🙂 Without them, we would just have a Strawberry Smoothie Bowl. Which is actually delicious in itself, but come on! It’s Valentine’s Day – we need our chocolate fix!
A vegetable peeler and a good quality dark chocolate bar is all you need to make those cute little chocolate curls. But but but, chocolate chips would work fine in a pinch as well.
Thick, Delicious, and Secretly Healthy
This dairy free bowl of goodness is creamy, thick, delicious, and decadent. It tastes like dessert, but go ahead and indulge because it’s actually healthy! It has protein, fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. It’s also, gluten free, oil free, and sugar free – sweetened only with fruit. Who’s ready for Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie Bowl?
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie Bowl
I hope you love this easy Smoothie Bowl as much as we do (because of course my kids had to get in on this chocolate strawberry action)! If you try it, please come back and leave me a comment below with your feedback and star rating. You can also find me on social media. Be sure to tag @veggie_inspired and #veggieinspired so I’m sure to see it! Enjoy!
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or plant milk of choice)
- 1 tbsp cashew butter
- 3-4 Medjool dates (pitted; use more or less depending on how sweet you like it)
- 2 tbsp raw old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- shaved dark chocolate* (or chocolate chips)
- sliced almonds
- fresh strawberries (halved)
- coconut flakes or shredded coconut
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Place all the ingredients for the smoothie in a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
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Pour the smoothie into a bowl and add toppings of your choice.
*Use a vegetable peeler to shave curls off of a dairy dark chocolate bar. Feel free to add any other topping you like.
More Easy Dairy Free Chocolate Recipes to Love:
Chocolate Almond Cookies (gluten free and oil free!)
Cherry Chocolate Walnut Truffles (gluten free, oil free, 15 minutes!)
Tahini Dark Chocolate Granola Bars (gluten free and nut free!)
The Vegan 8 says
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!
Jenn S. says
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!
Sina says
This is the perfect breakfast! I love smoothie bowls for breakfast 🙂
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Sina! It’s so fun to add all the toppings!
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says
Chocolate covered strawberry anything really…so a bowl it is! I’m getting back into my bowls lately too!
Jenn S. says
🙂 They are a little more substantial than a smoothie because of all the toppings!
Linda says
Chocolate and strawberries for breakfast sounds perfect. I bet your kids think you’re the best mom ever! 🙂
Jenn S. says
HaHa! Depends on the day, Linda!
Mel says
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!
Jenn S. says
Yes, totally agree. It’s all about the toppings!
Alisa Fleming says
This smoothie bowl looks to die for Jenn! Stunning and everyday ingredients. I’m on this one!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Alisa! So easy and so delicious! 🙂
Sarah says
This looks simply delicious! I love a good smoothie bowl and love the strawberry chocolate combo!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Sarah! Smoothie bowls are so much fun to make!
Julie says
Those chocolate and coconut shavings make me swoooonnn! What a gorgeous and tasty smoothie bowl!
Jenn S. says
Thanks so much, Julie!
Cadry says
This sounds so delicious! I love that you’ve used cashew butter & oats for thickness. I usually go with frozen banana, but I’m not always in the mood for banana. This sounds like a delicious alternative – plus extra protein!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Cadry! Frozen banana would be awesome too.
Casey the College Celiac says
My kind of breakfast (or dessert)! Love the smoothie bowl twist on an old favorite 😉
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Casey!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
This looks amazing, Jenn! I love chocolate smoothies for breakfast!
Jenn S. says
Chocolate is always a good idea!
Taylor Kiser says
This smoothie bowl needs to be in my life asap! Love everything about it! Chocolate and strawberry are one of my favorite flavor combinations!
Jenn S. says
One of my favorite combos too! Thanks, Taylor!
Emily says
Gosh this looks delicious!! Pinning this for summer time, smoothie bowls are my favorite, go-to ‘lazy mom’ dinner 😜
Jenn S. says
I’ve never thought to serve them for dinner, but it’s truly such a great idea! Thanks, Emily1
Liz says
Gosh I just want to dive into this with a giant spoon! Such a great blend of heart healthy ingredients to enjoy this season!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Liz! Dive right in!
Maria says
One of my favorite things about smoothies is how they can taste like dessert and still be super healthy!
Jenn S. says
Yes, totally agree! Thanks, Maria!
Kerri Olkjer says
This looks so good! I am smoothie bowl obsessed. Must. Try.
Jenn S. says
They’re so good, right? Reminds me of eating a bowl of ice cream….but healthy!
Mary Ellen - VNutrition says
Yummy! Perfect for today but like you said, anytime because who doesn’t want a chocolate covered strawberry snack all the time?
Jenn S. says
Right? Thanks, Mary Ellen!
Dianne says
This looks like such an indulgent breakfast!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Dianne!
Jessica - Nutritioulicious says
How fun does this look?! An awesome way to enjoy chocolate covered strawberries for breakfast!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Jessica! And easier than dipping each individual strawberry and waiting for it to set. 🙂
Becky Striepe says
This looks so good! I love chocolate in my smoothie bowls.
Jenn S. says
Chocolate. Always chocolate. 🙂
Amanda Brooks says
you had me at cashew butter! I love trying different nut butters, they are so yummy. Great valentine’s inspired day!
Jenn S. says
Oh, I’m obsessed with cashew butter! You’d love this! Thanks, Amanda!
Laura says
I still haven’t jumped on the smoothie bowl train, because drinking it from a straw is so much easier! LOL! BUT this flavor combination sounds amazing and might make me a bowliever.
Jenn S. says
HaHa, yes!!! I’m totally more of a smoothie through a straw girl, but the bowl way makes it feel more like an ice cream treat! 🙂