If you’re looking for a delicious way to kick off your mornings, a blueberry smoothie bowl is an excellent choice. Not only is it refreshing and satisfying, but it also offers a variety of health benefits.
Beneficial Blueberries
Blueberries are a superfruit due to their numerous health benefits. Studies have shown that when you eat blueberries consistently over a few weeks, your cognitive ability can improve. In addition, regular, moderate blueberry consumption can improve cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. These little berries are power-packed with anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants that your body needs.
Create a Stunning Blueberry Smoothie Bowl
One way to include more blueberries in your diet is through smoothie bowls. While nutritious, don’t forget that they are also delicious.
Wash and Cut the Decorations
First, prepare all the fruits, nuts, and decorations for the smoothie’s top before making the base. This ensures they are ready to use as soon as the smoothie base is prepared. Wash the fruits, then dry them with a paper towel. Cut the fruits into eye-catching shapes, using mini cookie cutters if desired, and chop any leftovers into smaller pieces for garnish. To prevent fruits (such as apples or bananas) from discoloring, drizzle a bit of lemon juice over them.
If using floral decorations, wash and dry them. Also, use edible flowers such as pansies, chamomile, and lavender. In addition, make sure the edible flowers you use are intended for consumption, as some are sprayed with chemicals that shouldn’t be ingested.
Blend the Base for the Blueberry Smoothie Bowl
Creating your smoothie bowl starts with the base. This recipe uses coconut milk, frozen blueberries, cream of coconut, and yogurt. Use a blender to blend the base ingredients until smooth. If the mixture is too liquid, add more frozen fruit to thicken it, or chill it in the freezer for a brief period. Aim for a thicker consistency to support the fruit and decorations on top.
Assemble Your Blueberry Smoothie Bowl
Once your smoothie base is ready, pour it into a bowl and unleash your creativity with the decorations. Arrange the fruits in an appealing manner, such as in a crescent moon shape or straight down the center of the bowl, ensuring some of the smoothie base is still visible. This creates visual appeal and provides a tasty combination of textures and flavors with each spoonful.
Try a Hot Option
If you prefer a hot option, feel free to substitute oatmeal for the smoothie base. This variation can be a delicious alternative that also lets you add blueberries on top.
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Blueberry Smoothie
Equipment
- blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk, unsweetened*
- 1 cup blueberries, frozen
- 1 tablespoon cream of coconut*
- 2 tablespoons coconut or vanilla yogurt
- fruit decorations, cut in shapes if desired
- edible flowers, washed and dried
Instructions
- Wash and dry any fruit and flowers used for decoration.
- Cut fruit into chunks, slices, and interesting shapes. Use mini cookie cutters to cut shapes out of slices. Chop all leftover scraps into small pieces to use as filler or to sprinkle onto bowls.
- Drizzle lemon juice on any fruit that will turn dark upon standing. Set decorating fruit aside.
- Place coconut milk, frozen blueberries, cream of coconut, and yogurt in a blender and blend until smooth.
- If the smoothie is too runny, add more frozen fruit to thicken or place it in the freezer for 10-15 minutes. You will need a stiff smoothie to hold up the fruit decorations.
- Decorate the smoothie bowl with the fruits and other decorations you prepared.