Lemon Blueberry Smoothie Bowl (Printable)
Vibrant lemon blueberry bowl with granola.
# What You Need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 1 cup frozen blueberries
02 - 1 frozen banana, sliced
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
04 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
07 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
→ Toppings
08 - 1/2 cup granola (gluten-free if needed)
09 - 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
10 - 1 tablespoon coconut flakes
11 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
12 - Lemon zest, for garnish
# Steps:
01 - Combine frozen blueberries, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey or maple syrup in a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Add a splash more milk only if necessary to reach desired consistency.
03 - Pour the smoothie mixture evenly into two serving bowls.
04 - Top each bowl with granola, fresh blueberries, coconut flakes, chia seeds, and a sprinkle of lemon zest.
05 - Serve right away with a spoon while the texture is still thick and frozen.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It takes ten minutes flat, which means you can make it hungover or half-asleep and still feel proud of breakfast.
- The tartness of lemon cuts through sweetness in a way that feels almost dangerous on your tastebuds but completely addictive.
- There's something deeply satisfying about the contrast between cold-creamy-smooth and crunchy-crispy in every spoonful.
02 -
- If you let the smoothie bowl sit for more than three minutes, the granola absorbs moisture and becomes sad and soggy—timing is everything here.
- The lemon zest is not optional flavor; it's the difference between tasting like a smoothie and tasting like something intentional and alive.
03 -
- Freeze your yogurt in ice cube trays ahead of time if you know you'll make these bowls regularly; it saves the blending step and keeps everything colder.
- The difference between good granola and mediocre granola is real—invest in something with actual texture and fat content, because it changes everything.