Watermelon Smoothie Bowl Recipe
Introduction
This refreshing Watermelon Smoothie Bowl is a perfect way to start a sunny day or enjoy a healthy snack. Made with frozen watermelon, bananas, and creamy coconut, it’s naturally sweet and incredibly hydrating.
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen watermelon
- 1 cup frozen bananas
- 3.5 oz frozen coconut smoothie pack or frozen coconut milk (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Add the frozen bananas, watermelon, and coconut to a blender. Allow them to thaw for 5-7 minutes inside the blender to help ease the blending process.
- Step 2: Blend on high until smooth. This may take a few minutes. If using a Vitamix, use the tamper to keep ingredients near the blades and pause occasionally to scrape down the sides. Avoid adding too much liquid to maintain a thick consistency, but you can add up to 1/4 cup plant milk if needed.
- Step 3: Pour or scoop the smoothie into a bowl. Top with your choice of granola, fresh fruit, chia seeds, cacao nibs, shredded coconut, nuts, seeds, or a drizzle of nut or seed butter. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tips & Variations
- Use a high-powered blender for the smoothest texture, especially if you don’t have frozen coconut. Frozen coconut milk works well as a creamy alternative.
- For extra protein, add a spoonful of your favorite nut butter or a scoop of protein powder before blending.
- Customize toppings to include seasonal fruits or your favorite superfoods for added nutrition and flavor.
Storage
Because this smoothie bowl is best enjoyed fresh, storage is not recommended. However, you can keep leftover blended smoothie mixture in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 24 hours. Thaw slightly before stirring and eating. Reheat is not advised as it will change the texture.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use fresh watermelon instead of frozen?
Using fresh watermelon is possible, but the smoothie bowl will be less thick and more like a drink. To maintain a bowl-like texture, freeze fresh watermelon chunks before blending.
What if I don’t have frozen coconut smoothie pack or coconut milk?
You can omit the coconut for a lighter version or substitute with frozen plant-based milk cubes such as almond or oat milk to keep the creamy texture.
PrintWatermelon Smoothie Bowl Recipe
This refreshing Watermelon Smoothie Bowl is a delightful and healthy way to start your day or enjoy as a nutritious snack. Made with frozen watermelon, bananas, and optional frozen coconut smoothie pack, it blends into a creamy and vibrant bowl that’s both hydrating and naturally sweet. Topped with your choice of granola, fresh fruits, seeds, or nuts, it offers a perfect balance of texture and flavor to energize you.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen watermelon
- 1 cup frozen bananas
- 3.5 oz frozen coconut smoothie pack or frozen coconut milk (optional)
Toppings (Optional)
- Granola
- Chopped fresh fruits
- Chia seeds
- Cacao nibs
- Shredded coconut
- Nuts or seeds
- Nut or seed butter drizzle
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather frozen watermelon, frozen bananas, and optionally frozen coconut smoothie pack or frozen coconut milk. For easier blending, let the ingredients thaw in the blender for 5-7 minutes.
- Blend Smoothie Base: Blend all base ingredients on high speed until smooth. This may take a few minutes; if using a Vitamix, use the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades and stop occasionally to scrape down the sides. Avoid adding too much extra liquid to maintain thickness; up to 1/4 cup of plant milk can be added if needed to aid blending.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour or scoop the smoothie mixture into a serving bowl. Top with your favorite granola, fresh fruits, chia seeds, cacao nibs, shredded coconut, nuts, seeds, or a drizzle of nut or seed butter. Enjoy immediately for best freshness and texture.
Notes
- The frozen coconut smoothie pack is optional but adds extra creaminess and flavor.
- You can substitute frozen coconut milk if smoothie pack is unavailable.
- To keep the smoothie thick, limit the amount of additional liquid added during blending.
- The smoothie bowl is best enjoyed fresh after blending for optimal texture.
- Toppings are entirely customizable to your preference and can include superfoods for added nutrition.
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