Lemon Blueberry Smoothie Bowl (Print Version)

Vibrant bowl with frozen blueberries, banana, Greek yogurt, and lemon. Fresh toppings include granola, chia seeds, and coconut flakes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup frozen blueberries
02 - 1 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 lemon zest
07 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, optional

→ Toppings

08 - 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
09 - 1/2 banana, sliced
10 - 2 tablespoons gluten-free granola
11 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
12 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
13 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest

# How-To Steps:

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 smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Add additional milk if a thinner consistency is preferred.
03 - Pour the blended smoothie mixture evenly into two serving bowls.
04 - Arrange fresh blueberries, banana slices, granola, chia seeds, coconut flakes, and additional lemon zest on top of the smoothie base.
05 - Serve immediately with a spoon for optimal texture and enjoyment.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The lemon brightens everything with a zingy freshness that coffee shop smoothies often miss.
  • You can customize the thickness to your preference, making it spoonable or sippable depending on your mood.
02 -
  • Freezing your bowl for about 10 minutes before serving keeps your smoothie bowl colder longer, especially on hot days.
  • Adding the lemon juice last prevents the milk from curdling if you need to let the mixture sit for any reason.
03 -
  • Always zest your lemon before juicing it - trying to zest a squeezed lemon is nearly impossible and wastes those precious aromatic oils.
  • If your blender struggles with frozen ingredients, let everything thaw for 3-5 minutes before blending, which preserves the cold temperature but makes it easier to process.

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