Looking for a nutrient-packed after-school snack to bridge the gap between dismissal and dinner? This Ultimate Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl is a fun, colorful snack that delivers a satisfying mix of protein and fruit to help refuel after a busy day.
This fuel forward smoothie bowl recipe has all the bright flavor of a strawberry banana smoothie, but it's thick enough to enjoy with a spoon just like a bowl of soft serve.
Starting with Carnation Breakfast Essentials Fruit & Protein Smoothie makes this quick and easy to blend up, while colorful toppings like fresh fruit, granola, peanut butter, and chocolate chips add delicious flavor, fun texture, to help keep you going.
Ingredients
| 1/2 cup |
(½ carton) Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Strawberry Banana Fruit & Protein Smoothie |
| 1 banana |
sliced and frozen |
| 1 cup |
frozen strawberries |
| 2 tablespoons |
plain Greek yogurt |
| 1/4 teaspoon |
vanilla extract |
| 1 tablespoon |
chia seeds |
| Optional toppings: |
fresh banana and strawberry slices, granola, chocolate chips, peanut butter drizzle |
Directions
- Combine the Carnation Breakfast Essentials Fruit & Protein Smoothie Nutritional Drink, frozen banana, frozen strawberries, Greek yogurt, and vanilla in a blender. Process until smooth and thick enough to eat with a spoon.
- Pour the strawberry banana base into a serving bowl and arrange desired toppings over the smoothie. Serve immediately.
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Nutritional Information
Per Serving (1 Smoothie Bowl):
Calories: 360
Fat: 6.5 grams
Carbohydrates: 64 grams
Fiber: 8 grams
Sugar: 33.5 grams
Protein: 9.5 grams
