Fig Honey Yogurt Smoothie Bowl
Why this recipe works
- Ready in minutes: Everything is blended raw, making it a fast breakfast with very little hands-on work.
- Thick, creamy base: Greek yoghurt, banana and oats give the bowl enough body to eat with a spoon rather than drink through a straw.
- Soft and crunchy finish: Fresh fig slices and walnuts add contrast to the smooth base without making the bowl feel heavy.
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Ingredient notes
- Choose the right figs: Use figs that are ripe enough to taste sweet but still firm enough to slice neatly for the topping.
- Control the thickness: Whole milk keeps the texture creamy; add only a small splash more if the blender needs help moving.
- Adjust the honey: Very ripe figs and banana may need less honey, so taste the blended base before adding any extra.
Texture tips
- For a thicker bowl: Chill the figs and milk before blending, and avoid adding more milk unless the mixture will not blend.
- For more bite: Blend the base until smooth, then stir through a little extra rolled oats just before serving.
Ingredient swaps
- Change the nuts: Almonds can replace walnuts for a slightly sweeter crunch.
- Vary the spice: Ground ginger can stand in for cinnamon if you prefer a sharper, warmer note.
- Make it dairy-free: Use a thick dairy-free yoghurt and a creamy plant-based milk, keeping the added liquid minimal so the bowl stays spoonable.
Timing notes
- Best served straight away: The bowl has the freshest flavour and thickest texture immediately after blending.
- Chill before blending: Cold fruit and milk help the finished bowl feel more refreshing without needing ice.
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Instructions
- Trim the figs, then set 2 aside for topping. Peel the banana.
- Add the remaining figs to a blender with the banana, greek yogurt, whole milk, honey, rolled oats and ground cinnamon. Blend until very smooth and thick, scraping down the sides as needed; add a small splash more whole milk only if it will not blend.
- Divide the smoothie between two bowls. Slice the reserved figs and arrange on top, then finish with the walnuts and a final drizzle from the remaining honey.
Recipe notes
Tips
- For the thickest bowl, chill the figs and whole milk in the fridge before blending.
- If you prefer more texture, blend briefly, then stir through a spoonful of the rolled oats before serving.
Substitutions
- Replace walnuts with almonds for a similar crunch and a slightly sweeter nutty flavour.
- Replace ground cinnamon with ground ginger for a warmer, sharper spice note.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 1 days
- Best served straight away. If needed, refrigerate in a sealed container and stir well before eating; loosen with a splash of whole milk if it has thickened.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 2 bowls
- Total time: 10min (10min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Fusion
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Allergens:
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