Lemon Blueberry Smoothie Bowl (Printable)
A vibrant blend of lemon, blueberries, and creamy smoothie base topped with crunchy fresh garnishes.
# What goes in:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 1 cup frozen blueberries
02 - 1 frozen banana, sliced
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
05 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
06 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
07 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
→ Toppings
08 - 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
09 - 1/4 cup granola
10 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
11 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
12 - 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
# Directions:
01 - Combine frozen blueberries, banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed. Add additional milk if thinner consistency is desired.
02 - Pour blended mixture evenly into two serving bowls.
03 - Arrange fresh blueberries, granola, coconut flakes, chia seeds, and sliced almonds on top of each bowl.
04 - Serve immediately while chilled and toppings remain crunchy.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The thick, almost ice-cream-like texture makes you feel like you're eating dessert for breakfast
- That lemon zest does something magical that wakes up your whole palate before you've even had coffee
02 -
- The freezing time of your banana completely affects the thickness—overnight frozen gives the best results
- If you add too much milk trying to get it to blend, you'll end up with soup instead of a spoonable bowl
03 -
- A high-speed blender makes a difference, but I've made this work in a cheap one by letting the fruit thaw for exactly 90 seconds first
- The zest holds all the essential oils—that's where the real lemon magic lives, so don't skip it