Protein-Packed Smoothie Bowl with Granola Crunch
A quick and easy protein-packed smoothie bowl topped with a crunchy homemade granola, perfect for breakfast or post-workout fuel.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup frozen mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (30g)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (6 fl oz)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (2 fl oz)
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Granola Crunch:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (1.5 oz)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans) (1 oz)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped nuts, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, cinnamon, and sea salt. Stir until evenly coated.
- Spread granola mixture evenly on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove when golden brown and fragrant. Let cool completely to crisp up.
- In a high-speed blender, combine frozen mixed berries, ripe banana, vanilla protein powder, almond milk, and Greek yogurt. Blend on high for 45-60 seconds until smooth and thick. Add more almond milk if needed for desired consistency.
- Taste and add honey or maple syrup if extra sweetness is desired. Blend briefly to mix.
- Pour smoothie into a wide bowl and top with a generous handful of cooled granola crunch. Optionally, add fresh berries, sliced banana, or a drizzle of nut butter.
- Enjoy immediately for best texture contrast between creamy smoothie and crunchy granola.
Notes
If blender struggles with frozen berries, let them thaw for 5 minutes before blending. Toast granola at a lower temperature and stir halfway to avoid burning. For thicker smoothie, use more frozen fruit and less liquid. Store granola separately to maintain crunch. Granola can be stored up to two weeks in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350400
- Sugar: 1520
- Sodium: 100150
- Fat: 810
- Saturated Fat: 34
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 79
- Protein: 2530
Keywords: protein smoothie bowl, granola crunch, healthy breakfast, easy smoothie bowl, post-workout meal, high protein breakfast