Lemon Blueberry Smoothie Bowl (Printable)
Refreshing breakfast bowl with frozen blueberries, banana, Greek yogurt, and bright lemon flavor. Topped with granola and chia seeds.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup frozen blueberries
02 - 1 frozen banana, sliced
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
04 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
07 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, optional
→ Toppings
08 - 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
09 - 1/2 banana, sliced
10 - 2 tablespoons gluten-free granola
11 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
12 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
13 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine frozen blueberries, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey or maple syrup in blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed.
02 - Add additional milk in small amounts if thinner consistency is desired. Blend briefly to incorporate.
03 - Divide smoothie mixture evenly between two bowls.
04 - Layer fresh blueberries, banana slices, granola, chia seeds, coconut flakes, and lemon zest on top of smoothie mixture.
05 - Serve immediately with a spoon.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The unexpected pairing of lemon and blueberry creates this incredible brightness that wakes up your taste buds in the gentlest way possible.
- You can customize the toppings based on whatever you have in your pantry, making each bowl feel special even when using the same base recipe repeatedly.
02 -
- If your blender struggles with frozen ingredients, let them thaw for about 5 minutes before blending to prevent motor strain.
- Adding the lemon zest after blending preserves those aromatic oils that get lost when fully blended, giving you a more pronounced citrus flavor.
03 -
- When zesting your lemon, only take the yellow outer layer, avoiding the bitter white pith underneath that can ruin the delicate flavor balance.
- For an extra-thick smoothie bowl that holds toppings beautifully, freeze your serving bowl for 10 minutes before pouring in your blended mixture.