Muesli is a thing of the past - the new star at the breakfast table is the smoothie bowl! For all those who are not yet familiar with the Instagram food par excellence: Smoothie bowls are creamy smoothies that are often artfully garnished with various toppings. The trendy bowls not only look great, they also taste delicious and are full of vitamins, fibre and minerals. This superfood is not only pleasing to the eye, it's also incredibly healthy! We'll tell you which ingredients you can use to make the perfect smoothie bowl and give you a great recipe that will give you the perfect start to the day. So, what are you waiting for? To the blender - get set - go!
Smoothie bowl: the perfect start to the day
Which ingredients taste good in a smoothie bowl?
Whether bananas, berries or even spinach - what tastes good in a smoothie also tastes great in a smoothie bowl. In addition to the well-known fruits and vegetables that are suitable for refreshing smoothies, there are many other ingredients for the base of the smoothie bowl and the various toppings. The best way to create a creamy smoothie base is to combine fresh fruit with frozen fruit, such as frozen bananas, and add yoghurt or milk. These ingredients make the smoothie mixture particularly creamy and refreshing. If you prefer a slightly thicker consistency, you can also add seeds to the smoothie base. Dates provide a little more sweetness. Speaking of seeds and dates, these ingredients are not only suitable for the base, but also as a topping. Simply test out which ingredients you find particularly tasty in and on your smoothie bowl. Here are two ingredient lists that you are guaranteed not to go wrong with!
The best ingredients for the base:
- Bananas
- Berries
- Mango
- Pineapple
- Chia seeds
- Oat flakes
- Dates
- Acai puree / acai powder
- Natural yoghurt / soya yoghurt
- Plant drink
- Cinnamon / vanilla / cocoa
The best toppings:
- Berries
- Kiwi
- Banana
- Dates
- Almonds
- Coconut chips
- Oat flakes
- Granola
- Chia seeds
- Goji berries
- Dried fruit
- Puffed amaranth
To the recipe: Smoothie bowl with banana, mango & berries
Last but not least, we have a great recipe for you that is quick and easy to prepare and tastes delicious. This bowl will also keep you full for a long time and provide you with lots of healthy nutrients - the perfect breakfast!
You will need the following ingredients for 2 portions:
- 1 banana
- 200 g mango
- 150 g mixed berries (frozen)
- 2 dates
- 100 ml unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp almonds
- 2 tbsp coconut chips
And this is how it works:
1 Peel the banana and mango and cut into pieces.
2. put some of the banana and mango to one side for decoration. Puree the rest together with the mixed berries, dates and almond milk in a blender.
3. add the chia seeds and leave to swell for 15 minutes.
4 Divide the smoothie base between two bowls. Garnish with the pieces of fruit, almonds and coconut chips.
Et voila - the smoothie bowl is ready! We hope you enjoy making it and wish you a good appetite.
