Thick Berry Smoothie Bowl

Name: Thick Berry Smoothie Bowl
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 medium ripe bananas, sliced and frozen (about 240 g); 1 1/2 cups (210 g) frozen mixed berries; 1/2 cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk, plus more only if needed; Granola; Fresh berries and sliced banana; Chia seeds, hemp seeds or toasted coconut; A drizzle of honey or nut butter

A spoonably thick berry and banana smoothie bowl blended from frozen fruit and Greek yogurt, then topped with granola, fruit and seeds. Ready in 5 minutes.

By Tasty Nest Recipes Editorial TeamPublished October 16, 2026

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5 min total 2 bowlsEasy

A bright pink smoothie bowl topped with strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and granola — Photo: smoothierecetas · CC BY 2.0. Illustrative photo; your results may look different.

About this recipe

A smoothie bowl is a smoothie thick enough to eat with a spoon, topped with crunchy and fresh toppings. The secret to that thick, ice-cream-like texture is using frozen fruit and as little liquid as possible.

This berry and banana version is naturally sweet with no added sugar in the base. A tamper or a little patience, stopping to scrape down the blender, helps it come together.

Equipment you'll need

High-powered blender or food processor

Tips for success

Slice bananas before freezing; whole frozen bananas are hard to blend.
Too much liquid gives you a drinkable smoothie. Keep it minimal for a thick bowl.
Chill the bowls in the freezer for a few minutes so the smoothie stays cold longer.

Substitutions and variations

Use frozen mango and pineapple for a tropical bowl.
Replace the Greek yogurt with plant-based yogurt and use plant milk for a vegan bowl.
Add a scoop of protein powder or 2 tablespoons of nut butter for extra protein.

Storage

To store: Smoothie bowls are best eaten immediately. Freeze leftover base in an airtight container and re-blend with a splash of milk.

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