After a lot of trial-and-error, practicing, and of course tasting, we have figured out how to build the best smoothie bowl.

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There are several layers to building the best smoothie both. Each layer serves a purpose, and by ensuring you include something from each layer, you’ll be well on your way to making the best smoothie bowl yet.

Below is our layer breakdown with a list of ingredients in each layer.

base ingredients

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The base to your smoothie bowl is what typically makes up the bulk to the smoothie bowl. If this ingredient is frozen prior to blending, the smoothie bowl will turn out thicker.

1. Banana
2. Apple
3. Orange
4. Mango
5. Peach
6. Pear
7. Kiwi
8. Avocado
9. Cherry
10. Pineapple
11. Strawberries
12. Blueberries
13. Raspberries
14. Blackberries

green add-ins

Every great smoothie bowl gets a boost of greens. Even just a handful will help boost your smoothie bowl.

1. Kale
2. Spinach
3. Chard

liquid

To help blend all ingredients together, a little liquid will go a long way.

1. Coconut Water
2. 100% Fruit Juice
3. Dairy Milk
4. Non-Dairy Milk (coconut, almond, rice, cashew, soy, hemp, etc.)

protein

Help give your smoothie bowl an added boost of protein by choosing a protein of choice to add in. We might be biased, but the Nutiva Organic Plant Protein Superfood 30 is our favorite!

1. Protein Powder
2. Greek Yogurt
3. Coconut Milk Yogurt
4. Tofu

other additions for added nutrients, color, texture & flavor

Depending on your individual taste, texture, and nutritional needs, you can add various other ingredients to help build your perfect smoothie bowl.

1. Chia Seeds
2. Hempseeds
3. Flax seeds
4. Almonds
5. Coconut Manna
6. Coconut Oil
7. Honey
8. Coconut Sugar
9. Cinnamon
10. Superseed Blend
11. Turmeric
12. Ginger
13. Maca
14. Peanut Butter
15. Maple syrup
16. Matcha Powder
17. Vanilla
18. Spirulina

crunchy toppings

Enjoy a little crunch? Once your smoothie bowl is ready, you can add some toppings to help quench your crunchy cravings.

1. Chia Seeds
2. Hempseeds
3. Sunflower seeds
4. Pumpkin seeds
5. Granola
6. Walnuts
7. Almonds
8. Pomegranate seeds
9. Goji berries
10. Cacao nibs and/or chocolate chips

other toppings

Not necessarily craving anything crunchy, but still want a beautifully-topped smoothie bowl? Add in some extra toppings.

1. Banana
2. Mango
3. Peach
4. Pear
5. Kiwi
6. Pineapple
7. Strawberries
8. Blueberries
9. Raspberries
10. Blackberries
11. Dragon Fruit
12. Shredded coconut
13. Dried fruit
14. Coconut whip cream
15. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
16. Bee Pollen

And there you have it! That is exactly how to build the best smoothie bowl.

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