Strawberry Protein Smoothie Bowl (Printable)

Nutrient-packed strawberry and cauliflower smoothie bowl topped with seeds and granola for a creamy, filling boost.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup frozen strawberries
02 - 1/2 cup frozen cauliflower florets, steamed and cooled
03 - 1 medium banana, sliced and frozen
04 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, plant-based or whey, approximately 1 ounce
05 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, plus additional as needed
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
07 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, optional

→ Toppings

08 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
09 - 2 tablespoons gluten-free granola
10 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut
11 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
12 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds

# How-To Steps:

01 - Add frozen strawberries, cauliflower, banana, protein powder, almond milk, chia seeds, and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender.
02 - Blend until thick, creamy, and smooth, pausing to scrape down sides as needed. Add additional almond milk one splash at a time if mixture is too thick.
03 - Divide blended smoothie mixture evenly between two serving bowls.
04 - Distribute fresh strawberries, granola, shredded coconut, seeds, and additional chia seeds evenly over each bowl.
05 - Serve immediately with a spoon while chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The cauliflower is genuinely invisible—your taste buds only register creamy sweetness, not vegetables, which means you get nutrition without any sneaky veggie taste.
  • It comes together in under ten minutes, making it perfect for mornings when you're rushing but also need to feel accomplished about breakfast.
  • One bowl keeps you satisfied for hours thanks to the protein and fiber combination, which beats most toast-and-jam situations by a long shot.
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  • If you blend too long, the heat from friction can actually warm up the base and make it less satisfying—aim for under a minute of blending time, and your patience will be rewarded with that perfect frosty texture.
  • Frozen cauliflower that hasn't been steamed first will taste slightly raw and bitter, so don't skip that step or your secret ingredient becomes very obvious.
03 -
  • Keep your frozen fruit in a separate drawer from everything else so you can actually see what you have without digging through ice crystals and forgotten vegetables.
  • Buy pre-steamed frozen cauliflower to save yourself a step, or steam your own in bulk on Sunday and portion it out into ice cube trays for single-serving convenience.
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