Vegan berry and almond protein smoothie bowl

Vegan berry and almond protein bowl: a creamy smoothie bowl with banana, almond milk and vegan vanilla protein powder for a fruity, nutty start.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 10 min
• No cooking needed
• Total time: 10 min
• Calories: 350 kcal per serving
• Protein: 12 g
• Fat: 12 g
• Carbs: 45 g

Ingredients

• 1 small frozen banana (sliced)
• 150g mixed berries
• 50ml unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tbsp almond butter
• 30g vegan protein powder (vanilla, unsweetened)
• Optional: 2 tbsp chopped almonds as a topping

Method

You’ll need: frying pan · blender · chopping board · knife · mixing bowl

1. Let the banana thaw briefly if it's frozen very hard. Check the mixed berries if needed and get everything ready.
2. Put the banana, mixed berries, unsweetened almond milk, almond butter and vegan vanilla protein powder in the blender.
3. Blend everything finely until the mixture is thick, creamy and even. If needed, adjust with a little almond milk.
4. Check the texture: for a bowl it should be spoonable rather than drinkable. Blend briefly once more so the almond butter is evenly mixed in.
5. If using, roughly chop the almonds and toast them briefly in a dry frying pan so they're crunchy.
6. Spoon the smoothie bowl into a bowl and serve with the chopped almonds.

Good to know

Creamy, cold and pleasantly satisfying. This bowl is fruity, mildly sweet and quick in the blender. Just right when you want something cool with substance.

Swaps

Frozen banana → frozen avocado + a few ice cubes (less sugar, extra creamy) Mixed berries → frozen cherries or raspberries (similarly fruity, also contain polyphenols) Unsweetened almond milk → unsweetened coconut milk or oat milk (creamier or milder in flavour; oat milk contains gluten unless certified gluten-free) Vegan protein powder (vanilla) → unsweetened pea or almond protein (fewer additives, more neutral)

Allergens

Contains almonds and, depending on the protein powder, other allergens such as soya or pea; generally fine for children but better in a small portion because of the protein powder, and in pregnancy pasteurised almond milk and a tested protein powder are sensible.

Frequently asked questions

Which nutrients are in mixed berries?

Mixed berries provide vitamin C, fibre and various polyphenols, including anthocyanins. The exact content depends on the type of berry, ripeness and storage.

What does almond butter add to this bowl?

Almond butter mainly contains unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E and some magnesium. It rounds off the texture and adds nutty substance to the bowl.

Does banana agree with most people?

Banana usually agrees with people and contains potassium and carbohydrates, among other things. Very ripe banana tastes sweeter, while less ripe banana can contain a little more resistant starch.

What should I look out for in vegan protein powder?

It's worth checking the ingredients list and nutrition values: ideally choose a powder without sweeteners; some products also contain flavourings or thickeners. The amino acid composition also varies depending on whether it's based on pea, soya, rice or blends.

Are frozen berries less nutritious than fresh?

Not necessarily. Frozen berries are often processed shortly after harvest, so many nutrients are well preserved.

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