Lemon Blueberry Smoothie Bowl (Printable Version)

Bright and refreshing blend of lemon and blueberries topped with crunchy seeds and nuts for a healthy boost.

# What You Need:

→ 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 blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed. Add extra milk if thinner consistency desired.
02 - Pour blended mixture evenly into two serving bowls.
03 - Arrange fresh blueberries, granola, coconut flakes, chia seeds, and sliced almonds attractively on top of smoothie.
04 - Serve immediately while smoothie maintains thick texture and toppings remain crunchy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of tangy lemon and sweet blueberries wakes up your taste buds instantly
  • It takes ten minutes from start to finish but feels like something you would order at a fancy cafe
  • You can customize the toppings based on whatever you have in your pantry
  • The frozen fruit creates the perfect thick, creamy texture without needing ice
02 -
  • A high speed blender makes a huge difference in texture, but a regular one works if you are patient and stop to scrape the sides often
  • Let the frozen fruit thaw for about five minutes before blending if your blender is struggling
  • The smoothie base can be made the night before and stored in the freezer, then thawed slightly in the morning
03 -
  • Freeze your yogurt in an ice cube tray overnight and add the cubes instead of liquid yogurt for an even thicker texture
  • Invest in a good zester or microplane because fresh lemon zest makes more difference than you would expect

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