Banana Smoothie Bowl with Chia Seeds and Tahini
This easy 4-ingredient banana smoothie bowl recipe is a satisfying and sweet breakfast option. This delicious smoothie bowl makes use of simple ingredients to create a breakfast bowl that feels like dessert.
Wondering how to make a banana smoothie bowl more interesting? Add tahini and chia seeds and make sure to add fun toppings.
Tahini adds flavor and contributes to the thickness of this banana smoothie bowl. Chia seeds add nutrition and a fun crunch.
But the toppings are where you can really customize this smoothie bowl. Add your favorite toppings such as fresh banana slices, fresh berries, hemp seeds, chia seeds, coconut flakes, or a drizzle of nut butter.
Frozen banana slices take on the consistency of ice cream when blended in a high speed blender, making this smoothie bowl feel like a treat.
Are you a smoothie bowl queen? Try a strawberry smoothie bowl next.
Ingredients
This is a brief overview of the ingredients used in this recipe followed by substitution ideas. Read the recipe card for measurements.
Substitutions
Instructions
Prep Tips
I love my Ninja for this recipe.
You could probably use a food processor instead, but I prefer my blender for smoothie bowl recipes.
Add the frozen bananas, oat milk, chia seeds, and tahini to the jar of a high-powered blender.
Blend until smooth.
Scrape down the sides once or twice if needed.
Scoop into a bowl and top as desired.
How to Serve Banana Smoothie Bowls
You can serve this and any other smoothie bowl with a variety of delicious toppings to make it interesting. I like fresh banana, a drizzle of tahini, and turmeric flavored nuts for this bowl.
Tips for Making Thicker smoothie bowls
What to serve with Banana smoothie bowls
I love a smoothie bowl on it’s own but loaded with fun toppings like my skillet granola, fresh fruit, or nuts and seeds.
Storage
Smoothies and smoothie bowls are best served when made as they tend to melt and separate when stored in the fridge. To save them for another time, pour them into ice cube trays and blend again with liquid at another time.
FAQ
To make thicker smoothie bowls you’ll need to use a high-powered blender that can blend with less liquid. The other trick is to use frozen fruit and very little liquid.
Banana Smoothie Bowl
Equipment
- Ninja Blender or similar
Ingredients
- 2 bananas - sliced, frozen
- 1/4 cup oat milk
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Add smoothie ingredients to the jug of a high-powered blender.
- Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides once or twice or as needed.
- Add more liquid if necessary to blend, but only a splash at a time. Adding more liquid will result in a thinner smoothie bowl.
- Serve right after blending with your favorite toppings.
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