Strawberry Banana Granola Smoothie Bowl

A smoothie bowl takes the familiar fruit-and-yoghurt smoothie and makes it thicker, colder and spoonable, with toppings adding the texture that a drinkable smoothie lacks. Here, ripe strawberries and banana give the base natural sweetness and a rounded fruit flavour, while Greek yoghurt makes it creamy and substantial. Chia seeds help the mixture hold its shape, so the granola sits on top rather than sinking straight in. Finished with sliced banana, fresh strawberries and crunchy granola, it works well as a quick breakfast or light snack, especially when served immediately so the base stays chilled and the topping keeps its crunch.
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Cuisine style Modern breakfast bowl
Cooking style No-cook preparation • Minimal cleanup
Time commitment Under 15 minutes

Why this recipe works

  • Ready in minutes: Everything is blended and topped without cooking, so the bowl comes together in about 10 minutes.
  • Thick, creamy base: Cold Greek yoghurt, ripe banana and chia seeds help create a spoonable texture rather than a drinkable smoothie.
  • Crunch and freshness: Granola contrasts with the smooth fruit base, while reserved strawberries and banana keep the finish fresh.

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Ingredient notes

  • Use ripe fruit: Ripe strawberries and banana give the bowl better natural sweetness and help the base blend more smoothly.
  • Keep the yoghurt cold: Well-chilled Greek yoghurt helps the smoothie base stay thick and refreshing without needing ice.
  • Adjust to taste: If the fruit is very sweet, use less honey; if the strawberries are sharper, add a little more.

Texture tips

  • For a thicker bowl: Blend in short bursts and scrape down the jug rather than adding extra liquid, keeping the mixture spoonable.
  • For a looser texture: Blend a little longer until the base relaxes, noting that the chia seeds will continue to thicken it slightly as it sits.
  • Keep the topping crisp: Add the granola just before serving so it stays crunchy against the creamy fruit base.

Make-ahead tips

  • Blend ahead if needed: The base can be refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 1 day, then stirred well before serving.
  • Keep toppings separate: Store granola and sliced fruit separately, then add them at the last moment for the best texture.
  • Best freshly made: The bowl has its brightest flavour and thickest texture when served straight after blending.

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  1. Hull the strawberries. Peel the bananas, then slice one banana and set it aside for topping. Tip the remaining banana into a blender with most of the strawberries, reserving a few for topping.
  2. Add the greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract and chia seeds to the blender. Blend until very thick and smooth, scraping down as needed; if it struggles, stop and stir, then blend again. The mixture should be spoonable rather than pourable.
  3. Divide the smoothie base between two bowls. Top with the granola, the reserved banana slices and the remaining strawberries. Serve straight away while cold.

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Tips

  • For the thickest bowl, use well-chilled greek yogurt and ripe fruit, and blend in short bursts, scraping down the blender jug as needed.
  • If you prefer a looser texture, blend for a little longer; the chia seeds will still help it set slightly as it sits.
  • If serving to young children or anyone with swallowing difficulties, consider swapping granola for a softer topping to reduce choking risk.

Substitutions

  • Replace honey with agave syrup for a similar sweetness with a slightly lighter flavour.
  • Replace vanilla extract with madagascar-vanilla-paste for a more intense vanilla note.

Storage

  • Refrigerate up to 1 days
  • Best eaten immediately. If needed, refrigerate the blended base (without granola topping) in a sealed container for up to 1 day; stir well before serving, then add granola just before eating to keep it crunchy.

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Recipe overview

  • Servings: 2 bowls
  • Total time: 10min (10min active)
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cuisine: Fusion
  • Allergens:
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