Breakfast · Smoothie bowls
Berry Cereal Banana Smoothie Bowl
Frozen fruit creates a thick base that can hold a generous cereal topping. A little cereal blended in gives the bowl a soft grain texture, while the rest stays crunchy on the surface.
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- Yield
- 1 serving
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 10 min
Ingredients
3/4 cup berry cereal, dividedEnvirokidz: USDA Organic- 1 frozen banana, sliced
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
Amounts above are for cooking. Products are sold in retail packages; pantry extras may be needed.
Method
Load the blender
Add milk and yogurt first, followed by the frozen banana slices and strawberries. Let very hard fruit sit in the jug for 1 minute.
Blend the base
Blend for 30 to 60 seconds, stopping to scrape the sides with the motor off. The mixture should be smooth and thick enough to mound on a spoon.
Pulse the cereal
Add 1/4 cup of the cereal and pulse two or three times. Leave a little texture rather than blending until the bowl becomes completely liquid.
Finish and eat
Spoon into a chilled shallow bowl and scatter the remaining cereal over it. Serve immediately before the smoothie melts and the topping absorbs liquid.
Kitchen tips
Use the smallest effective amount of liquid; add extra milk only a tablespoon at a time if the blades stall.
Cut banana into small pieces before freezing so the blender can move it without excessive liquid.
Substitutions
Replace milk and yogurt with unsweetened dairy-free alternatives, checking their labels and thickness.
For a gluten-free variation, choose a berry cereal labeled gluten-free and verify the remaining ingredients separately.
Storage
Serve immediately; refrigerate any remaining smoothie promptly and drink within 1 day without the topping.
Serving suggestions
Use a wide bowl and add a few fresh berry slices if available; the cereal is the main crunchy component.
Make ahead
Freeze banana slices on a tray in advance, then store sealed. Blend and top only when ready to eat because the bowl thins as it stands.
Allergen details
Contains: milk.
Check each product label for allergen details.
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Current retail packages for this recipe. Check quantities and labels before buying.
Add one of each available product. Pantry extras are not included.
- Envirokidz - Cereal - Kids Cereal - 10 oz × 1 — $7.61
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Read recipe →Frequently asked questions
Can I use fresh fruit?
Fresh fruit makes a thinner smoothie. Freeze the banana first or accept a drinkable texture and serve the cereal on the side.
Why is my blender not moving?
Stop the motor, scrape down the sides and add 1 tablespoon milk. Repeat only as needed so the smoothie stays thick.