This thick and creamy Strawberry Smoothie Bowl isn't just delicious - it's built to keep you satisfied. Made with just 5 simple ingredients, this easy smoothie bowl comes together in 10 minutes and delivers 13 grams of protein in the base alone... without protein powder!
Unlike many smoothie bowls that are mostly fruit and leave you hungry an hour later, this one is balanced with protein to help support steady energy, fullness, and stable blood sugar. The texture is ultra-thick (think soft-serve consistency), making it perfect for piling on nutrient-dense toppings like granola, nuts, seeds, and fresh fruit.
It works just as well for a quick and delicious breakfast as it does for lunch or an after-school snack. And if you're feeding kids, try serving it "smoothie bowl bar" style - set out a few simple topping options and let them build their own. Keeping the choices simple (like granola, sliced strawberries, chia seeds or nut butter, makes it easy for you and fun for them.
And if you love nourishing smoothie bowl recipes with vibrant color, be sure to check out my Tropical Blue Smoothie Bowl. It's bright blue and packed with goodness, too.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend. Serve it right away and enjoy!
- Simple Ingredients Frozen strawberries, banana, skyr, kefir, and chia seeds. FTo take the strawberry flavor to the next level, use strawberry flavored skyr and kefir, and top it with slices of fresh strawberries. So good!
- Kid-Approved What's not to love about a strawberry smoothie bowl with a creamy texture... especially when it's served with their favorite toppings?!
Love it and we have mixed it up with different flavored yogurts and kefir. So creamy and refreshing. - Bethany
Ingredient Notes
- Strawberries Use frozen strawberries, not fresh. Strawberries contain a variety of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Plus, they add a vibrant pink color when blended!
- Banana Use a frozen banana. This ingredient is key in order to achieve a thick and creamy consistency.
- Chia seeds Chia seeds help thicken the smoothie bowl base. They also add fiber and Omega-3 fatty acids to this recipe.
- Skyr Use plain, vanilla, or strawberry flavored Skyr. Skyr is an Icelandic yogurt. It's thicker than Greek yogurt, which makes it the best for getting the perfect consistency for a smoothie bowl. Plus, it's super high in protein (about 27 grams of protein per cup).
- Kefir Use plain, vanilla, or strawberry flavored kefir. Kefir is a fermented milk drink. It provides probiotics, protein, calcium, and vitamin D. If you don't have kefir, use any kind of milk.
Dietitian Tip
Using skyr to make the base of smoothie bowls not only adds protein, but it also helps your smoothie bowl stay creamy as you eat it.
How to Make a Strawberry Smoothie Bowl
Here's a quick overview of the steps to make this smoothie bowl recipe. For the full list of ingredients and specific instructions, scroll down to the recipe card.
- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender in the order that they are listed in the recipe.
- Blend until smooth, using the tamper that comes with your blender to keep the ingredients moving.
- Serve into bowls and add your kids' favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Topping Ideas
- Granola This base of this strawberry smoothie bowl is sweet enough, so adding low-sugar granola adds great flavor and texture without making it overly sweet.
- Hemp Seeds Adds an extra boost of protein and fiber to smoothie bowls.
- Chia Seeds Add fiber, some protein, and omega-3 fatty acids.
- Coconut Flakes Add a sprinkle of coconut flakes for a tropical twist.
- Fresh Fruit While frozen fruit works best for making the smoothie bowl base, sliced fresh fruit makes an excellent topping. Sliced banana, blueberries, diced kiwi, and mango are some of the more common toppings I've seen served by smoothie bowl shops.
- Nut Butter A drizzle of peanut butter alongside granola on top of a smoothie bowl is my favorite combination!
- Chocolate Chips If you ask my kids, a smoothie bowl is not complete without chocolate chips, haha!
Helpful Tips
- Use a tamper to keep frozen fruit from getting stuck in the blades. A tamper helps combine all of the ingredients without over-blending.
- Use only the tamper that is recommended for your blender.
- Scrape down the sides of the blender using a spatula as needed (be sure to turn the blender off before doing this).
Questions You May Have
If you use Greek yogurt instead of skyr, reduce the amount of kefir to no more than one-quarter of a cup. This is because skyr is thicker than Greek yogurt.
Yes, smoothie bowls can be frozen in an airtight container. In fact, I freeze smoothie bowls all the time.
To defrost a smoothie bowl, let it sit out on the counter until it softens enough to eat instead of putting it in a microwave.
A high-speed blender works the best for making smoothie bowls with frozen fruit. I use a Vitamix to make smoothie bowls.
More Smoothie & Smoothie Bowls
- 16 Ways to Increase Protein in Smoothies without Protein Powder
- Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Smoothie
- 8 Fruit Smoothies Without Yogurt
- Easy Pitaya Bowl
Did your kids love this Strawberry Smoothie Bowl? Please leave a comment and 5-star rating below to let me know. A 5-star rating is the best compliment!
Don't forget to snap a pic of your delicious smoothie bowl with all of your favorite toppings and tag me @carrots.and.cookies on Instagram so I can see it. Enjoy!
📖 Recipe
Strawberry Smoothie Bowl
Equipment
- 1 Blender High powered blender with a tamper.
Ingredients
- 5 ounce Skyr* One 5oz container of Strawberry Skyr.
- ⅓ cup kefir Plain, unsweetened.
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 banana Over-ripe. Frozen.
- 2 ½ cups strawberries Frozen. One 10oz bag.
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a high powered blender in the order that they are listed.
- Start blending on the lowest setting. Gradually increase the blending speed. Use the tamper that comes with your high powered blender to press the frozen strawberries and banana down into the blades and to keep the ingredients moving.
- Blend until smooth.
- Divide into bowls. Top with your kids favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- For best results (a smooth and creamy texture), use a high-speed blender with a tamper.
- Any kind of milk can be used in place of kefir.
- If you use Greek yogurt instead of skyr, cut back on the amount of kefir added.
- For the ultimate strawberry flavor, use strawberry flavored skyr and kefir.
Bethany Landis says
Love it and we have mixed up with different flavored yogurts and kefir. So creamy and refreshing.
Kristi says
Great idea! I'm so glad your family loved it!