Fact: vibrant, Instagram-worthy smoothie bowls [1] are a must in the Summer months. Have one for breakfast or substitute it for ice cream, and you officially have the perfect refreshing treat for these balmy days and evenings. And while ingredients like acai [2] and spirulina originate in more tropical locales, you can easily make your own delicious smoothie bowls [3] in the comfort of your own home.
So, what exactly separates a smoothie bowl from a traditional smoothie? Well, it's served in a bowl, which makes it a million times more photogenic and less likely to be slurped down in 15 seconds. (You might even notice when you're getting full!) Like any other smoothie, though, these bowls can be loaded with sugar [4], so keep that in mind as you load on the toppings in pursuit of the perfect #smoothiebowl snap. To get you started, we've rounded up 16 inspiring bowls, filled with healthy fruits like berries, plant-based milks and powders, and occasionally, even some greens.
Acai, frozen blueberries, banana, frozen pineapple chunks, oat milk, chocolate granola, blackberries, almonds
Frozen bananas, raspberries, almond milk, rice protein, cashews, quinoa pops
Acai, frozen berries, coconut milk, protein powder, chia seeds, sliced bananas, pepitas
Banana, matcha, spirulina, coconut milk, frozen blackberries, dragon fruit
Frozen bananas, frozen mango, plant-based milk, spirulina, kiwi, blueberries, coconut chips, cashew bits
Almond milk, kale, frozen mango, frozen peaches, spinach, raspberries, banana, mango protein powder, hemp hearts, bee pollen
Mango, frozen banana, coconut cream, pineapple, strawberries, kiwi, banana, flax seeds, cacao nibs
Vegan chocolate protein powder, frozen banana, ice cubes, almond milk, peanut butter
Frozen banana, frozen cauliflower, frozen blueberries, protein powder, cinnamon, walnut milk, orange, plant yoghurt, bee pollen
Acai, frozen banana, almond milk, protein powder, maple syrup, frozen blackberries, cacao nibs, dried fruit, protein flakes
Bananas, strawberries, blackberries, drinkable yoghurt, almond milk, quinoa cacao granola, coconut chips, cashews, hemp hearts
Frozen cauliflower rice and steamed courgette, strawberries, blueberries, avocado, almond milk, cacao nibs, coconut, seeds
Frozen bananas, spirulina powder, barley grass juice powder, blueberries
Half-frozen bananas, frozen papaya chunks, soy milk
Buckwheat groats, frozen banana, blueberries, raspberries, almond butter, almond milk, cinnamon, coconut, pumpkin seeds
Blueberries, plain yoghurt, soy milk, coconut, granola