Vegan Strawberry Banana Zucchini Smoothie Bowl
The best thick and creamy strawberry zucchini smoothie bowl. This hydrating recipe is the perfect spring or summer treat.
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How To Make a Thick Vegan Smoothie
Good morning everyone! Today I am sharing a simple yet refreshing recipe with all of you – a vegan strawberry banana zucchini smoothie bowl. This vegan strawberry smoothie recipe is made with just a few ingredients. It is essentially a super thick strawberry banana smoothie that sneaks in some veggies in the form of frozen zucchini. This recipe is dairy free, gluten free, and super refreshing.
When I first started testing this recipe, I knew that I would need to try a few different ratios of frozen fruit to zucchini. I wanted a thick and creamy texture, sweet and delicious strawberry banana flavor, and just a little bit of frozen zucchini for a nutrient boost.
The vanilla protein powder used in this recipe adds sweetness and flavor. By combining it with the other ingredients, you end up with a thick, creamy, and delicious vegan strawberry banana zucchini smoothie. Best of all, this recipe requires minimal prep time, so it’s ready to eat in minutes. Plus, the combination of strawberry and banana is a classic that is simply too enticing to pass up. Strawberries and ripe bananas go together like peanut butter and jelly.
Now, enough on that. Let’s take a look at the simple list of ingredients you will need to make this vegan strawberry zucchini smoothie bowl recipe a smashing success!
Strawberry Smoothie Bowl Recipe – Ingredients
- Frozen Strawberries – The first ingredient you will need for this recipe is one you probably could have guessed – frozen strawberries! The frozen strawberries provide a delicious strawberry flavor, creamy texture, and refreshing taste. It’s important to use frozen strawberries rather than fresh for two reasons. First, the use of frozen fruit ensures that the smoothie consistency turns out thick and creamy. Second, frozen fruit makes your smoothie bowl cold and refreshing. I used whole frozen strawberries, but you could also use sliced frozen strawberries to make the blending process a little bit easier.
- Frozen Banana – The frozen banana adds creaminess and sweetness to this frozen smoothie recipe. Make sure to let the banana ripen before you freeze it for optimal sweetness. I like to freeze my bananas in chunks for easier blending as well.
- Frozen Zucchini – The next ingredient you will need for this vegan strawberry zucchini smoothie is the frozen zucchini. I just sliced up some fresh zucchini into small pieces and placed the pieces in a reusable freezer bag. The great thing about this recipe is that adding a small amount of frozen zucchini doesn’t affect the taste of the smoothie at all. It’s an easy way to sneak in some veggies.
- Vegan Vanilla Protein Powder – Another key ingredient you will need for this recipe is the protein powder of choice. I used the Orgain Simple vegan protein powder in the creamy vanilla flavor, but you can use whichever one you like and have on hand. My protein powder has a sweet vanilla flavor that I really enjoy. It is very important to pick a protein powder that you like the taste of for optimal flavor.
- Nut Milk – Another ingredient you will need for this vegan strawberry zucchini smoothie recipe is the nut milk. As per usual, I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk. The nut milk aids with the blending of the smoothie and helps it achieve a creamier consistency. You can use whichever nut milk you have on hand or enjoy most.
- Optional Toppings – There are so many different toppings you could add to this smoothie bowl for additional flavor, nutrients, and satiety. A few of my favorites include unsweetened coconut flakes, semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips, nuts, peanut butter, and homemade granola. The possibilities truly are endless here, so customize your smoothie bowl however you’d like!
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Vegan Strawberry Banana Zucchini Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 medium ripe banana (frozen in chunks)
- 2 – 3 tbsp frozen zucchini
- 1 tbsp vegan vanilla protein powder (I used Orgain Simple in the creamy vanilla flavor)
- 3/4 cup nut milk (I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk)
- optional toppings (I used coconut flakes and mini semi-sweet chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high speed blender or food processor.
- Blend for a few minutes until a smooth and creamy consistency is achieved, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary to aid blending.
- Transfer your smoothie mixture to a serving bowl.
- Add desired toppings such as chocolate chips and coconut flakes.
- Dig in and enjoy!
Notes
I hope you all enjoy this easy and refreshing vegan strawberry banana zucchini smoothie bowl recipe. It is super hydrating, which makes it the perfect treat to enjoy on warm spring and summer days. I especially love to make this recipe after early morning runs during the hot summer months.
Also, if you try this recipe out, make sure to tag me on instagram @nomeatfastfeet. I love seeing you guys recreate my recipes 🙂 Anyway, that’s it for this recipe. As per usual, I will be back with another blog post very soon. Make sure to stay tuned, and have an amazing rest of your week.
-Alyssa 🙂
