Move over chia pudding, smoothie bowls are officially the healthy food world’s new breakfast (and Instagram) star.
“I think of smoothie bowls as treats—but one that you can have every day,” says Lee Tilghman, the blogger behind Lee from America who blends ridiculously delish and gorgeous bowls piled with coconut, edible flowers, and all kinds of seeds.
“The ingredient possibilities are endless, they’re super easy to make, and you’re able to pack in a ton of nutrients in one bowl,” Los Angeles-based Tilghman explains.
Thankfully, she’s one of a whole world of recipe developers whipping up amazing smoothie bowls.
These 35 smoothie bowl recipes— from a classic acai bowl to base of blended greens, with superfoods and protein-boosters—have the potential to change your mornings forever. Heck, you may never need a straw again.
Originally posted July 12, 2015. Updated June 16, 2017.
Scroll down for 35 healthy smoothie bowl recipes.
Acai
1. Acai Berry BowlYou’d never guess from the bright berry color, but there are actually two handfuls of spinach hiding in this recipe.
2. Vegan Papaya Acai Smoothie BowlAlmond butter, chia seeds, and hemp seeds make this a protein-packed option for post-workout.
3. Acai Smoothie BowlWhen was the last time you had mulberries?
4. Classic Acai BowlSuper fruity—you can’t go wrong with a classic.
Pitaya/Dragonfruit/Beet
How about a breakfast that’s an amazing superfood shade of hot pink?
6. Dragonfruit Smoothie BowlA delicious combo of nearly every fruit under the sun.
7. Camu Camu, Beet, and Cranberry Smoothie Bowl
This tart power breakfast will give your immunity a boost—and fuel your day.
8. Chia Oat Pitaya Super-BowlThe combo of pitaya and green spirulina from fave food blogger Breakfast Criminals gives this bowl an amazing purple shade.
Green
9. Super Green Smoothie Bowl
Avocado, spinach, kale, and plenty of fruit will keep you humming for hours.
10. Stripped Green Smoothie BowlSuperfoods are spilling out of this one, from (super sexy and a little smoky) maca to raw cacao.
11. Super Green Smoothie Bowl with Matcha and GingerYet another way to enjoy the most of-the-moment green tea.
12. Green Tea Lime Pie Smoothie BowlYou had us at pie.
Antioxidant-Packed
Potassium-packed kiwi and spinach star in Clean Food Dirty City’s recipe.
14. Blue Morning Smoothie BowlThis recipes calls for creative ingredients, like zucchini, cashew butter, and spirulina.
15. Golden Turmeric Chia Smoothie BowlFight inflammation by adding powerhouse ingredient turmeric to your bowl.
16. Antioxidant Smoothie BowlBlissful Basil blends all kinds of superfood berries plus pomegranate and chia seeds.
Berries, Berries, Berries
17. Blueberry Bliss BowlKeeping it simple helps antioxidant blueberries shine.
18. Raspberry Cherry Coconut Smoothie BowlCreamy coconut and tart cherries make for a powerful dynamic duo.
19. Mango Strawberry Smoothie BowlGet a little tropical with mango—and can add either Greek yogurt or avocado for creaminess.
20. Vegan Blackberry Coconut Smoothie BowlHello Natural blends spinach with blackberries and banana and sprinkles coconut on top.
21. Raspberry Mango Smoothie BowlThree kinds of berries, mango, and pumpkin seeds, with a soy milk base.
22. Chia Seed Berry Coconut Smoothie Bowl
Coconut milk gives this bowl a velvety, smooth texture and chia and sesame lend a contrasting crunchy topping.
23. Berry Banana Smoothie BowlThis one is super kid-friendly but still gets in some greens.
24. Vegan Berry Crunch Smoothie BowlA perfectly balanced kale-berry blend topped with coconut shavings, chia, and more.
25. Smoothie Breakfast Bowl with Berries and GranolaThe Kitchn gives you a few different fruit options and adds a touch of vanilla for flavor.
26. Blueberry Smoothie Bowl
It’s from The Friendly Fig but blueberries are the fruit of choice—mixed with white chocolate peanut butter.
27. Strawberry-Chia Smoothie BowlMake this bowl in under five minutes, add raw cacao nibs for instant happiness.
Protein Boosters
28. Enlighten Smoothie Bowl
A rainbow bowl with a laundry list of optional toppings so you can make it your own.
29. Banana Berry Beet Smoothie BowlFitness-performance-boosting beets and dates get together in this smoothie bowl, and it so works!
30. Strawberry Flax Smoothie BowlMade with flax, chia, and hemp seeds, this berry bowl is packed with protein and omegas.
31. Green Smoothie Bowl with Avocado
The healthy fat is blended with spinach and strawberries for this fiber-rich bowl.
32. Permission Avocado Smoothie Bowl
This recipe uses the best ingredients fall has to offer and is topped off with a touch of maple syrup and granola.
33. Peach Berry Protein Smoothie
This beautiful lavender-colored bowl is topped with hemp seeds, for an additional boost.
Chocolate
34. Ultimate Smoothie Bowl
Peanut butter mixed with chocolate protein powder is a flavorful and muscle-building combo.
35. Dark Chocolate, Peanut Butter, and Banana Smoothie BowlIs this a vegan decadent dessert, a deconstructed milkshake, or a smoothie bowl? You decide.
Now that you have breakfast covered, here are some quick and healthy recipes for lunch and dinner.
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