Description
A refreshing and nutritious low-calorie strawberry smoothie bowl made with frozen strawberries, banana, chia seeds, almond butter, and almond milk, lightly sweetened with honey and flavored with vanilla extract. Perfect for a quick breakfast or healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Smoothie Base
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 small banana
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings (optional)
- Sliced strawberries
- Banana slices
- Additional chia seeds
- Drizzle of honey
Instructions
- Thaw Strawberries: Wash the frozen strawberries under cold water to slightly thaw them, making them easier to blend.
- Prepare Banana: Peel the small banana and break it into chunks for easier blending.
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender, add the unsweetened almond milk, thawed frozen strawberries, banana chunks, chia seeds, honey, almond butter, and vanilla extract.
- Blend Smoothly: Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Scrape Sides: Pause the blender and scrape down the sides if needed to mix all the ingredients evenly.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the smoothie and add more honey if you prefer it sweeter.
- Pour into Bowl: Once the desired taste and consistency is achieved, pour the smoothie into a serving bowl.
- Add Toppings: Top the smoothie bowl with additional sliced strawberries, banana slices, chia seeds, or a drizzle of honey, according to your preference.
- Serve: Serve the low-calorie strawberry smoothie bowl immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use unsweetened almond milk to keep calories low and avoid added sugars.
- Frozen strawberries provide a thick, cold texture without the need for ice.
- Chia seeds add fiber, healthy fats, and a slight crunch to the smoothie.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey or substituting with a natural sweetener of your choice.
- Consume immediately to enjoy the freshest flavor and texture.
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
