The Best Easy Strawberry Smoothie Bowl

If you're a fan of indulgent and luscious thick smoothies, this wholesome strawberry smoothie bowl recipe might just become your new favorite. 

Packed with the natural sweetness of strawberries and completely free of added sugar, this bowl is an excellent choice for a nutritious, quick breakfast, a filling snack, or a guilt-free dessert.

For delicious regular smoothies, check out these 10 Best Easy Smoothie Recipes without Dairy!

I always have frozen fruits at hand to make this creamy smoothie bowl. It really takes just minutes to whip up a healthy breakfast or snack.

This strawberry smoothie bowl is so velvety and smooth with the same perfect texture as my blender ice cream.

And although you can choose different fruits, for this recipe, strawberries or berries are my favorite.

Sometimes when in season, I throw in some fresh strawberries mixed with the frozen ones to add that extra sun-kissed sweetness. 

Crunchy steel-cut oats granola or my nut-free homemade granola are my favorite toppings. But anything goes here. 

Smoothie bowls are usually made with basic ingredients and frozen fruits to create a thicker smoothie than your regular smoothie drinks. They are also often topped with nutrient-dense add-ons like plant-based proteins such as chia or flax seeds, crunchy granola, fresh fruit like banana slices, and healthy fats like almond or seed butter.

Why You'll Love This Thick Smoothie Recipe

• Only 3 ingredients: It's the simplest recipe ever, whipped up in a high-speed blender. 
• Versatile: It's an easy breakfast idea, or stave off mid-day hunger by having it as a snack, or even make it a sweet treat for dessert for you or your kiddos. 
• Healthy smoothie bowl: Packed with a sweet, natural flavor from the strawberries and dates, this is a decadent, guilt-free bowl of goodness.

Ingredients

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

To make this simple strawberry smoothie bowl, you only need 3 simple ingredients and a blender (or food processor), and you'll have the most amazing healthy strawberry smoothie bowl(s). 

• Frozen strawberries: Using frozen strawberries creates a thicker consistency than fresh berries. It also means you can make the bowl all year long.
• Unsweetened cashew milk: A plant-based milk and nutty liquid like cashew or almond milk is deliciously creamy yet does not overpower the strawberry flavors. Flax milk can work as well if you want to keep it nut-free.
• Pitted dates: These dates add sweetness to the smoothie bowl, eliminating the need for refined sugars.

If you love dates, make sure to check out my healthy energy balls with dates or irresistible date brownies. 

How To Make a Thick Smoothie Bowl

See the full recipe with measurements in the recipe card.

It takes just a few minutes to make and has the most creamy texture.

Step 1: Add the strawberries, cashew milk, and pitted dates to a high-powered blender. 

Step 2: Blend until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the blender with a rubber spatula part-way through blending to incorporate all of the ingredients.

Step 3: Transfer the strawberry mixture to a bowl and garnish with your choice of toppings.

Helpful Tips

• To make sure the smoothie bowl is perfectly thick, use frozen strawberries. You can mix them with a cup of fresh strawberries when in season.
• Add more cashew milk, if preferred, and until it reaches the thickness that you like. 
• Other ingredients that can help you create a rich, thick strawberry bowl are neutrally flavored collagen powder, hemp seeds, and chia seeds. 

Variations

• Make your frozen fruit bowl with other varieties of berries or a blend. Frozen blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries all work well. 
• You can also add frozen banana to the mix to make it extra naturally sweet.
• Choose a chocolate or vanilla protein powder to change the flavor profile and add a little extra protein to your bowl. 
• Use another non-dairy milk of choice, like coconut milk or oat milk. 
• Increase or decrease the amount of dates that you use based on your palate. 
• Add some greens, like a little bit of spinach or kale, to pack the bowl with extra nutrients.

Can't get enough of berries? Try whipping up my low-carb, no-bake strawberry cheesecake in a cup or creamy Vitamix ice cream recipes. 

Best Smoothie Bowl Toppings

I usually keep my strawberry smoothie bowl toppings fairly simple but feel free to use what you have on hand or change up the flavors now and then. Here are a few suggestions:

• Shredded coconut flakes, crushed nuts, other berries, sliced banana or kiwi.
• Cacao nibs, chocolate chips, or a touch of my chocolate peanut butter spread.
• Crunchy steel-cut oat granola, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds.

Storage Instructions

• This strawberry smoothie bowl is best when served right away. 
• If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container for 1-2 days in the refrigerator.
• To achieve a similar consistency, pop it back into the blender with a few extra frozen strawberries. If preferred, add an extra date.

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