Healthy Butterbeer Smoothie Bowl

Name: Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin Smoothie Bowl (Vegan)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 large very ripe bananas; 1 yellow squash, skin on and cut into a few pieces (about 1 cup); ¼ cup (2 oz.) of freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 teaspoon of lemon zest; 1 teaspoon of almond extract; 2/3 cup (60 grams) of rolled oats; ¼ teaspoon of fine sea salt; 1 tablespoon of poppy seeds; 2 tablespoons of almond butter; 4 large medjool dates, pitted; 1½ cups (150 grams) of cauliflower florets, steamed and frozen

October 25, 2021 by Carol Clayton in smoothie bowl

Healthy Butterbeer Smoothie Bowl (Vegan)

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This healthy butterbeer smoothie bowl is pure Hogwarts magic! Blended with creamy silken tofu and sweet butternut squash, its veggie-packed, protein-rich, and tastes like sweet vanilla cream. And, you can whip up this wizard-worthy smoothie bowl in under 10 minutes!

Healthy Butterbeer Smoothie Bowl (Vegan)

Even though my kids are all grown up now and the years of reading Harry Potter during bedtime is far behind us, I still get nostalgic about words like quidditch and butterbeer. Since we’re closing in on Halloween, it’s the perfect time to dust off my copy of The Sorcerer’s Stone and whip up a nourishing vegan smoothie bowl that’s great for breakfast or dessert.

The Butterbeer at Universal Studios is made with cream soda and butterscotch syrup. This healthy, plant-based smoothie bowl version is made sweet with ripe bananas, dates, sweet butternut squash, creamy silken tofu, and a full tablespoon of vanilla. I’ve tucked some almond butter in there for added richness and protein as well.

Healthy Butterbeer Smoothie Bowl with Coconut Whipped Cream

But what does it taste like?

Butternut Squash If you’re wondering if this smoothie bowl tastes “squashy” don’t worry. Butternut squash blends up surprisingly sweet and creamy just like pumpkin in a pumpkin pie. And it feels pretty great to start your day knowing you’ve already got some veggies in.

Silken tofu is another ingredient I use over and over again in smoothie bowls for its fool-proof creaminess. Its neutral taste soaks up all that wonderful vanilla turning this healthy mixture into butterbeer. Now that’s kitchen magic!

Why you’ll fall in love with Healthy Butterbeer Smoothie Bowl

o Quick and Easy

o Sweet and Creamy

o Veggie-Packed and Protein-Rich

o Vegan, Oil & Gluten Free

o Full of vanilla flavor

If you like this healthy butterbeer smoothie bowl recipe, please give it a 5-star rating in the recipe card below, and lemme know how it turns out in the comments. Hearing from you always makes my day! And if you’re looking for more yummy vegan inspo, check out my Pinterest and Instagram Page!

Ingredients for Healthy Butterbeer Smoothie Bowl

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o   12 oz. (340 grams) of **extra firm silken tofu**
o   2 large ripe bananas
o   2 cups (283 grams / 10 oz.) of uncooked butternut squash, cubed and frozen
o   ¼ cup (2 oz.) of kombucha (vanilla or similar flavor) or ¼ cup (2 oz.) of **almond milk**
o   1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
o   ¼ teaspoon of fine sea salt
o   2 tablespoons of **almond butter**
o   4 large medjool dates

Makes 2-3 bowls. Click on the ingredients in bold to see what I use in this recipe.

Method for making Healthy Butterbeer Smoothie Bowl

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1. Add the tofu, bananas, and squash to a blender container followed by the kombucha, vanilla, salt, almond butter, and dates.

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2. Securely attach the lid to your container and blend until creamy, starting at low speed and working up to medium speed. You may have to stop and scrape down the sides of the container or use the tamper (with a Vitamix) to push the food down and around toward the blade. This will take about a minute or more, depending on what type of blender you are using.

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3. Scoop the creamy mixture which will be the consistency of loose pudding into 2 or 3 bowls and top with **coconut whipped** cream and a grating of nutmeg.

Enjoy as a fun and healthy fall breakfast or a wizard worthy dessert!

Note: You can swap out the kombucha for your favorite plant milk.

Other healthy smoothie bowl recipes to try:

Tropical Smoothie Bowl

Neapolitan Smoothie Bowl

Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie Bowl

Printable Recipe Card:

Yield: 3 bowls

Author: Carol Clayton

Healthy Butterbeer Smoothie Bowl (Vegan)

Prep time: 10 MinTotal time: 10 Min

Ingredients

12 oz. (340 grams) of extra firm silken tofu
2 large ripe bananas
2 cups (283 grams / 10 oz.) of uncooked butternut squash, cubed and frozen
¼ cup (2 oz.) of kombucha (vanilla or similar flavor) or ¼ cup (2 oz.) of almond milk
1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon of fine sea salt
2 tablespoons of almond butter
4 large medjool dates

Instructions

Add the tofu, bananas, and squash to a blender container followed by the kombucha, vanilla, salt, almond butter, and dates.
Securely attach the lid to your container and blend until creamy, starting at low speed and working up to medium speed. You may have to stop and scrape down the sides of the container or use the tamper (with a Vitamix) to push the food down and around toward the blade. This will take about a minute or more, depending on what type of blender you are using.
Scoop the creamy mixture which will be the consistency of loose pudding into 2 or 3 bowls and top with coconut whipped cream and a grating of nutmeg.

Notes:

For step-by-step instructions with photos, see blog post!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

373.07

Fat (grams)

10.55

Sat. Fat (grams)

1.17

Carbs (grams)

63.38

Fiber (grams)

10.35

Net carbs

53.03

Sugar (grams)

37.03

Protein (grams)

13.38

Sodium (milligrams)

194.03

Cholesterol (grams)

0.00

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators.

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Chocolate Cherry Almond Smoothie Bowl

September 17, 2021 by Carol Clayton in smoothie bowl

Chocolate Cherry Almond Smoothie Bowl (Vegan)

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This chocolate cherry almond smoothie bowl is protein-rich, vegan, and totally decadent. It’s loaded with nutrients from raw cacao powder, sweet cherries, and almond butter, but tastes like dessert for breakfast!

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I’m kinda obsessed with smoothie bowls if you haven’t noticed from all my smoothie bowl recipes, but I do have my favorites. And this is one of them. Chocolate, cherry, and almond, it’s that magical trio of flavors that gets me every time. I’m drooling just thinking about the creamy chocolate base mixed with sweet dark cherries and rich almond butter. But the best part about this vegan smoothie bowl is that it’s super healthy too. It’s full of protein from the silken tofu and almond butter and loaded with antioxidants from the cacao powder and cherries. Dessert-for-breakfast? Yes please!

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Cacao Powder

Raw cacao powder is made by fermenting and drying cacao beans which are then crushed and separated from their outer hulls, resulting in broken cacao pieces called nibs. The Cacao nibs are ground into a fine powder which becomes our good friend, cacao powder. When paired with a natural sweetener like dates and ripe bananas, cacao powder creates a super healthy chocolate treat. Once you have the sweet chocolate base, you can add any favorite flavor combination to create a unique and delicious smoothie bowl.

Did you know?

Raw organic cacao powder is the superfood of all superfoods, having more calcium than cow’s milk, (at 160mg per 100g vs only 125mg per 100ml of cow’s milk) is the highest plant-based source of iron known to man, (a whopping 7.3mg per 100g) and boasts over 40 times the antioxidants of blueberries! It’s chocolate…that’s truly good for you.

Cherries

I use sweet, dark frozen cherries in this recipe for the sweetest taste. But using a combination of sweet and tart cherries makes for a fun sweet/tart flavor as well. Frozen cherries come already pitted (yay) and are frozen at peak ripeness for maximum sweetness.

Almond Extract

Here’s the secret folks. Almond extract is what gives this smoothie bowl its almond flavor. The almond butter adds healthy fats and richness, but almond extract really makes the almond flavor come alive.

Silken Tofu

Silken tofu is a smoothie bowl lover’s dream come true. It blends up perfectly creamy every time, in any blender, without dairy. Most silken tofu comes in a handy recyclable aseptic box too.

Why you’ll love Chocolate Cherry Almond Smoothie Bowl:

o Sweet, and chocolatey

o Protein-rich

o Full of superfoods

If you like this chocolate cherry almond smoothie bowl recipe, please give it a 5-star rating in the recipe card below, and lemme know how it turns out in the comments. I love hearing from you! And if you’re looking for more yummy vegan inspo, check out my Pinterest and Instagram Page!

Ingredients for Chocolate Cherry Almond Smoothie Bowl

o 12.3 oz (349 grams) of extra firm silken tofu

o 2 large very ripe bananas

o 1½ teaspoons of almond extract

o 1/8 teaspoon of fine sea salt

o 2 tablespoons of almond butter

o ¼ cup (25 grams) of raw, organic cacao powder

o 3 large medjool dates, pitted

o 2 cups (280 grams) of frozen sweet cherries

Makes 2-3 bowls. Click on the ingredients in bold to see what I use in this recipe.

Method for making Chocolate Cherry Almond Smoothie Bowl

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1. Add the tofu, bananas, almond extract, and salt to a blender container, followed by the almond butter, cacao powder dates, and frozen cherries.

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2. Securely attach the lid to your container and blend until creamy, starting at low speed and working up to medium speed. You may have to stop and scrape down the sides of the container or use the tamper (with a Vitamix) to push the food down and around toward the blade. This will take about a minute or more, depending on what type of blender you are using.

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3. Scoop the creamy chocolatey mixture which will be the consistency of loose pudding into two or three bowls. Top with fresh cherries, cacao nibs, and almond slices.

Enjoy as a healthy dessert-for-breakfast or a decadent, protein-packed snack!

For more smoothie bowl inspo, check out these sweet and creamy smoothie bowl recipes!

Tropical Smoothie Bowl

Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie Bowl

Orange Creamsicle Smoothie Bowl

Printable Recipe Card:

Yield: 3 bowls

Author: Carol Clayton