Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Bowl (Print Version)

Creamy vanilla-bean frappuccino bowl topped with granola and fresh berries for a refreshing treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 1 cup low-fat milk or dairy-free alternative
02 - 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules or 1 shot chilled espresso
03 - 1 large frozen banana
04 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt for dairy-free option
05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean
07 - 1 cup ice cubes

→ Toppings

08 - 1/2 cup granola
09 - 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
10 - 1/4 cup sliced strawberries
11 - 1 tablespoon cacao nibs or mini chocolate chips, optional
12 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes, optional

# How to Make:

01 - Combine milk, coffee, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla bean paste, and ice cubes in blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
02 - Pour smoothie base evenly into two bowls.
03 - Top each bowl with granola, blueberries, strawberries, cacao nibs, and coconut flakes as desired.
04 - Serve immediately with a spoon.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert for breakfast but keeps you full and energized through the morning.
  • The whole thing comes together in ten minutes, no cooking required, so it's perfect for those mornings when time is tight.
  • You can customize it endlessly depending on what fruit is in your fridge or what granola you're craving that day.
02 -
  • A truly frozen banana is non-negotiable; if yours is just chilled, the whole bowl becomes a thin soup rather than something you can eat with a spoon.
  • Don't skip blending for the full time—those first few seconds feel like nothing is happening, but you're creating the creaminess that makes this taste nothing like a regular smoothie.
03 -
  • Freeze your banana slices the night before in a bag so they're ready whenever you want a bowl, and frozen bananas actually stay fresher longer than fresh ones.
  • Make the smoothie base in a big batch and store it in the fridge for two days, then add fresh toppings each morning if you're feeding multiple people or want quick breakfasts all week.
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