If you love meal prep and smoothie bowls, you will want this recipe in your back pocket. This Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl in the Ninja Creami has that classic flavor that we all love with the creamiest texture. It is easy to put together, uses simple ingredients, and you can keep it in the freezer until you are ready to eat it. It is great to have for busy mornings or for a healthy dessert!
I love making smoothie bowls in the Ninja Creami because it is so easy to get a super thick smoothie bowl! If you have some extra strawberries lying around, this is the perfect way to use them up! This is also a great way to use up those less-than-perfect strawberries that your kids might not want to eat.
This was inspired by my strawberry banana almond milk smoothie, which I thought would make a delicious strawberry banana smoothie bowl! Check out this post if you would like a more in-depth rundown on how to make a Ninja Creami smoothie bowl.
Ingredients
- Strawberries and bananas - these make up the bulk of the creami. I like to cut them up fresh but you can use frozen fruits also.
- Yogurt and Milk - These help give a delicious texture to the smoothie bowl. I use plant-based greek yogurt and almond milk, but you should be able to use whatever type of yogurt you prefer and your milk of choice.
- Maple Syrup - If you don’t want the added sweetener, you can feel free to leave this out. How much you use is going to depend on how sweet you like things and also the sweetness of your fruit. Some strawberries are sweeter than others! You can also use dates to sweeten this but you will need to blend them up with the almond milk before adding to the recipe.
- Vanilla - this is optional, but I like the flavor that it adds. You can use vanilla extract, vanilla paste, or a vanilla greek yogurt or plant milk that already has vanilla flavoring in it.
TOP TIP - if you want extra protein, add protein powder to your smoothie bowl, mix it into the milk before you add it to the creami pint. Vanilla protein powder is delicious in this recipe!
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Step 1: Cut up your strawberries and bananas and add them to the Ninja Creami pint container.
- Step 2: Add in the yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla paste. Then stir together.
- Step 3: Add in almond milk until the other ingredients are covered. Make sure not to exceed the max fill line. Step 4: Freeze on a flat surface. For best results, leave the lid off for at least the first hour of freezing.
- Step 5: Process the creami pint in the Ninja Creami machine on the ‘smoothie bowl’ option. If you have a Ninja Creami Deluxe, use the ‘lite ice cream’ setting. Respin (using the 're-spin' button) until you get the perfect texture! You can add liquid between spins if you feel like it needs it. Be careful no to add too much liquid that your smoothie bowl turns soupy.
You can eat this right out of the creami container or transfer it to another bowl. Either way, make sure you add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
HINT: If you are using plant-based yogurt, and plant-based milk it is going to take a few respins to get the perfect consistency. This is because they have less fat than their dairy alternatives, so don’t let it discourage you! Don't hesitate to keep spinining until you get a creamy texture.
TOP TIP: if you want to get rid of the ice wall, you can run your creami pint under hot water AFTER the first spin. It is important not to do this before the first spin because there needs to be cohesion to the wall of the container on the first spin for it to work properly. If you run the pint under hot water before the first spin you can hurt your machine and void your warranty. However, I like to run it under hot water after the first spin and it helps break down the ice wall easier than scraping down the sides.
Topping Ideas:
- fresh fruits - I like to add fresh strawberries and bananas on top. Other fresh berries or a mix of fruit also work well!
- nut butters - peanut butter or almond butter are delicious!
- flax seeds, hemp seeds, or chia seeds
- granola
- coconut flakes
Related
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Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl - Ninja Creami
Equipment
- Ninja Creami Machine
Ingredients
- ¾ cup strawberries cut
- 1 medium banana sliced
- ½ cup yogurt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ¼-1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Combine cut fruit into a ninja creami container.
- Add yogurt, syrup, and vanilla (if using). Stir everything together.
- Add in milk until fruit is covered and you reach the max fill line. Stir everything and make sure fruit is still covered with liquid.
- Freeze on a flat surface until frozen. Ninja Creami's suggested time is 24 hours.
- When ready to eat, put the container into the outer bowl of the Ninja Creami, secure lid, and load into the NInja Creami Machine.
- Process the creami using the 'smoothie bowl' option on the regular model. If you have a deluxe model use the 'lite ice cream' setting.
- Check your smoothie bowl. If it is not a creami texture yet, respin the pint using the 'respin' option. Do this until it comes to the consistency you like. (Some people find it helpful to add a splash of milk after the first spin.)
- Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- If you would like to add protein powder, mix it into the milk before pouring it into the other ingredients.
- If your milk or yogurt has vanilla in it, or if you use vanilla protein powder, you don't need the vanilla bean paste.
- The amount of syrup will depend on the sweetness of your fruit and your preference.
- Nutrition facts are calculated using Kite Hill Greek yogurt, Silk unsweetened almond milk, and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup. Please note that the nutrition facts will change depending on your choice of ingredients and extra toppings.
- See post for topping ideas!
