5 Minute Blue Smoothie Bowl
This 5 minute blue smoothie bowl is made with banana, mango, greek yogurt, flaxseed, and blue spirulina powder. Tastes so good and makes you feel even better.
It’s definitely been warming up here in Arizona and I’ve been craving all the cold things. I love my smoothies in drink form, but lately I’ve been wanting to switch it up. So I made this AWESOME smoothie bowl.
The key to a thick smoothie bowl is a good frozen fruit to liquid ratio. I like to start with less milk and add more if I need. If it becomes too thin, you can also just add some more frozen fruit (or ice).
I also add a little whey protein powder. As it blends, it becomes slightly thicker and fluffier. Of course, if you’d rather use plant-based protein powder, use that! It will just be a little more dense.
What You’ll Need
Equipment
Ingredients
- Frozen banana: I’ve been cutting my ripe bananas in 1/2 and throwing them in the freezer. You could use store-bought frozen bananas as well. Also know that the riper your bananas, the sweeter the smoothie will be!
- Frozen mango: I opt for store-bought. But you could definitely cut up some fresh mango and freeze.
- Vanilla greek yogurt: This adds protein and tons of creaminess. I just use the great value vanilla greek yogurt but any kind works.
- Ground flaxseed: Flaxseeds have some good omega-3s and fiber! Read more on health benefits of flaxseed here.
- Vanilla protein powder: I really like the Optimum Nutrition vanilla ice cream protein powder. Use a powder you like the taste of, since it will slightly change the flavor.
- Blue spirulina powder: Blue spirulina powder is a blue-green-algae and the main active component is antioxidant-phycocyanin. It’s rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, boosting the nutritional value of this smoothie bowl. It also gives it the beautiful blue color!
- Unsweetened cashew milk: Or unsweetened almond milk.
How To Make It
- Add all ingredients to a high speed blender and blend! I start with less milk and add more if I need. My favorite blender is my Vitamix. It comes with a plunger tool to push down thicker smoothies like this to help them blend.
Toppings
Add some fresh fruit and granola! I love homemade vanilla sea salt granola on this bowl.
To Make Dairy Free
Just switch out the whey protein powder with plant based or vegan, and use a dairy-free yogurt alternative such as coconut yogurt. This will change the amount of protein and the texture of the smoothie, as plant-based protein powders are a bit heavier/more grainy than whey. Just use one you know and love!
More Smoothies To Try!
- Easy peanut butter banana protein smoothie
- Vanilla chai protein smoothie
- Easy everyday chocolate protein smoothie
- The perfect green dream protein smoothie
- Classic strawberry banana protein smoothie
As always, be sure to leave a rating and review down below if you try this 5 minute blue smoothie bowl! ♡
5 Minute Blue Smoothie Bowl
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 small banana (50 g) frozen
- 1 cup mango (140) frozen
- 2/3 cup vanilla greek yogurt (170 g)
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed (6 g)
- 1/2 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (15 g)
- 1/2 tsp blue spirulina powder
- 1/3-1/2 cup unsweetened cashew milk *see notes
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until smooth. Top with granola and fresh fruit if desired and enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Milk: Start with less (1/3 cup) and add more if needed.
- Homemade granola recipe
Nutrition
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