Lemon Blueberry Smoothie Bowl (Printable)

A creamy smoothie bowl with tangy lemon, sweet blueberries, and a crunchy granola topping, ideal for breakfast.

# What you'll need:

→ Fruit Base

01 - 1 cup frozen blueberries
02 - 1 large frozen banana, sliced
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
04 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 teaspoon finely grated 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 unsweetened coconut flakes
11 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds
12 - Lemon zest for garnish (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a blender, combine frozen blueberries, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey or maple syrup if using.
02 - Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. The consistency should be thick enough to eat with a spoon.
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 if desired.
05 - Serve immediately and enjoy.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It takes ten minutes but feels fancy enough to impress yourself on a ordinary weekday.
  • The combination of tart lemon and sweet blueberries is genuinely addictive, not the sort of thing you'll get tired of eating.
  • You get the creamy, smooth part and the satisfying crunch all in one bowl, which your brain apparently finds deeply satisfying.
02 -
  • The blender is not optional and a weak one will leave you with chunks of frozen banana that feel gritty—if you don't have a decent blender, thaw your banana slightly first.
  • Adding the granola five minutes too early means you're eating mush, not a smoothie bowl; wait until the absolute last second.
  • Fresh lemon juice actually tastes completely different from bottled, and this is the recipe where you'll notice and care.
03 -
  • Keep frozen banana in your freezer sliced and ready because then these bowls become a five-minute decision instead of something you have to plan ahead for.
  • Make your smoothie mixture the night before if you're rushing in the morning, then just add the toppings fresh; the texture actually stays decent for hours when you skip the granola.

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