Blueberry Banana Smoothie Bowl

5 from 1 vote

on Apr 24, 2018, Updated Jul 24, 2024

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This blueberry banana smoothie recipe takes minutes to make with just 5 simple ingredients: spinach, almond milk, frozen banana, frozen blueberries and vegan vanilla protein powder. Top it off with your favourite smoothie bowl toppings and dig in! It’s a little like ice cream, a little like a smoothie and a whole lotta delicious.

Vegan Blueberry Banana Smoothie Bowl with Almond Milk and Spinach

Health Benefits of Blueberries
Best Smoothie Bowl Toppings
Smoothie Nutrition Boosters
Best Blender for Smoothies
Blend up this Blueberry Bowl
Blueberry Banana Smoothie Bowl Recipe

Health Benefits of Blueberries

I think you’re probably familiar with the health benefits of blueberries by now but a quick review can’t hurt. I find the more I know about the benefits of foods, the easier it is to include them in my diet on a regular basis. Here are just a few of the benefits of blueberries:

they’re antioxidant rich and help to protect our bodies from the damage done by free radicals
the anthocyanins in blueberreis help proteinct against high blood pressure
eating blueberries could improve memory and cognition by fighting free radicals that damange the brain
a compound in blueberries called pterostilbene may help protect against colon cancer
they have anti-inflammatory properties so are a great food for athletes and those suffering from an auto-immune disease such as arthritis
1 cup contains 25% of your daily vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant
they contain iron, calcium, magnesium, vitamin K, manganese and zinc, all of which are important in maintaining healthy bones
they fibre they contain helps reduce cholesteorl levels and decease the risk of heart disease
the vitamin B6 and folate they contain may help reduce the risk of heart attack

Those are just a few of the deets on blueberries. Like any berry, blueberries are low in sugar, high in fibre and an excellent food to include in your diet regularly. Plus, they taste amazing, so why not, right?!

Vegan Banana Blueberry Smoothie with Spinach

Best Smoothie Bowl Toppings

Ah, my favourite topic. Smoothie bowl toppings! This is where it gets fun. Here are the best toppings for smoothies bowls:

nuts: almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, pistachios
seeds: hemp seeds, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds
nut butters: peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, hazelnut butter, homemade or store-bought
seed butters: tahini, sunflower seed butter
dried fruit: goji berries, mulberries, chopped dates, rasins, chopped figs, chopped prunes
fats: cacao nibs, flaked coconut, shredded coconut, coconut butter

Blueberry Banana Smoothie Recipe made with Spinach and Almond Milk

Smoothie Nutrition Boosters

Another fun part of creating smoothies is blending in nutrition boosters. These are totally optional as you’re already getting a ton of nutrition from the blueberries however, if you don want to give yourself a little boost here are my favourite superfoods to add to smoothies:

handful of spinach or kale
spoonful of ground flax
superfood powders: morniga, spirulina, chlorella, camu camu
adaptogenic herbs: maca, ashwagandha, holy basil, rhodiola, shativari, schizandria
medicinal mushroom: chaga, lion’s mane, cordyceps, reishi

Best Blender for Smoothies

I have to recommend a Vitamix. I know it’s an investment but ever since I got one I now understand the Vitamix craze. It’s a smoothie game-changer and I use it at least twice a day for everything from sauces to dips, smoothies, matcha, soups, dressings, you name it.

I bought a refurbished Vitamix so it was little more affordable than a brand new one. They come just like new with a full warranty so it’s a great option if you don’t want to shell out for a new one. Mine came to $400 which I can totally get on board with for something I use so often and I know will last for years.

I got the model with just a switch and a dial. I didn’t want all the fancy digital buttons. I also got the shorter container which has been great but I would recommend the taller one if you plan on making small portions. I don’t have the single-serving attachment but if anyone has it, let me know what you think because I do miss that feature from my Ninja Blender!

If a Vitamix isn’t in the works for you right now, Ninja Blender is a great options too. I had one for years and it was more than adequate. I even made nut butters, hummus and all my no-bake bar recipes in it. It’s a fantastic option for under $100.

Vegan Blueberry Banana Spinach Smoothie Bowl

Blend up this Blueberry Bowl

Okay, blueberry banana smoothie bowl. You really can’t go wrong with a blueberry and banana combo, you know? Blueberries add the nutritional punch, frozen banana adds the ultimate creaminess and vegan protein powder adds the protein to round out those carbs. I’d recommend adding a source of fat as a topping to help balance it further.

Looking for more simple smoothies? Try my Mango Pineapple Smoothie, Strawberry Mango Smoothie or Green Monster Smoothie.

Recipe Nutritional Details

This recipe serves 1 and not including the toppings, it provides 282 calories with of 41 grams of carbohydrates, 25 grams of protein and 4 grams of fat. You’ll also be getting potassium, fibre, vitamin K, manganese, vitamin C, iron and calcium.

5 from 1 vote