Winter Berry Smoothie Bowl (Print Version)
Vibrant winter berry blend with creamy yogurt and crunchy seeds, perfect for a wholesome start or snack.
# What You Need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 1 cup frozen mixed winter berries (blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, raspberries)
02 - 1 ripe banana
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt for vegan option)
04 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
→ Toppings
06 - 1/4 cup fresh berries (optional)
07 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
08 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
09 - 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
10 - 2 tablespoons granola (gluten-free if needed)
11 - 1 tablespoon shredded coconut (optional)
# How to Prepare:
01 - Combine frozen berries, banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, and honey or maple syrup in a blender. Blend until smooth and thick.
02 - Pour the smoothie evenly into two serving bowls.
03 - Decorate each bowl with fresh berries, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, granola, and shredded coconut arranged in rows or patterns.
04 - Serve immediately with a spoon.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It takes ten minutes but tastes like you actually planned your morning.
- Every spoonful is different depending on which seed or berry you hit first, so it never gets boring.
- It's wholesome enough that you feel good eating it, indulgent enough that it feels like a treat.
02 -
- Don't skip the thickness of the base or your toppings will sink and disappear within a minute—it has to be more like soft-serve than traditional smoothie consistency.
- If you have time, prep your toppings in little bowls the night before; the assembly becomes meditative rather than frantic on a busy morning.
03 -
- Freeze your yogurt in ice cube trays the night before if you want an even creamier, thicker base without watering anything down with more milk.
- Use a stick blender if your regular blender is struggling with frozen fruit; it's gentler, quieter, and somehow feels more in control.