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This fruit smoothie bowl is a vibrant, delicious way to start your day—like eating the rainbow with a spoon. Made with blueberries, strawberries, banana, and orange, it blends into a thick, creamy base that’s naturally sweet and loaded with vitamin C.
Top it with fresh fruit, granola, or hemp hearts for extra crunch and nutrients. Whether you’re bored with basic smoothies or want something more satisfying, this fruit smoothie bowl is an easy upgrade that even picky eaters will love. It’s one of my go-to recipes in my book, Simple Green Smoothies—and once you try it, you’ll see why.
- Bright, fruity flavor: Made with orange, banana, and berries for a naturally sweet, vitamin-packed boost.
- Thick and creamy texture: Blends up smooth and spoonable—perfect for piling on your favorite toppings.
- Quick and nutritious: Ready in minutes with simple ingredients, making it an easy, healthy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients in Fruit Smoothie Bowl
I often call this a rainbow smoothie bowl since it really does include a rainbow of ingredients. Each one is a powerhouse of nutrients in its own way, but blended together it becomes the ultimate boost for your body thanks to the fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C.
- Spinach: I love adding leafy greens to smoothie bowls to boost protein, vitamin C and fiber.
- Orange: This awesome citrus acts as both fruit and liquid so no need to add additional water to this smoothie bowl.
- Strawberries: Frozen strawberries are picked at the peak freshness so they are super sweet and bursting with flavor.
- Blueberries: These tiny berries are antioxidant powerhouses and a mild ingredient for smoothie bowls.
- Banana: Finish this recipe off with just a touch of sweetness and extra creaminess from a fresh banana.
Suggested Toppings
Topping your fruit smoothie bowl is where the fun (and flavor) really comes in. Not only do toppings add texture and visual appeal, but they also boost the nutrition and help keep you full longer. Mix and match your favorites to create your perfect bowl. Here are some delicious topping ideas:
- Fresh fruit: Sliced strawberries, orange segments, banana, and kiwi add natural sweetness and color.
- Crunchy granola: Adds texture and makes your smoothie bowl feel more like a complete meal.
- Coconut flakes: A tropical touch that pairs perfectly with berries and citrus.
- Chia seeds or hemp hearts: Tiny but mighty, these add a boost of protein, fiber, and omega-3s.
- Nut butter drizzle: Almond or peanut butter gives it richness and staying power.
Keep it simple or pile it high—whatever makes you actually excited to eat it. There’s no wrong way to top a smoothie bowl, so go with what you’ve got and what you love.
How to Make a Fruit Smoothie Bowl
- Start by blending the spinach and orange until smooth. It might take a bit for your blender to break down the spinach leaves until there are no leafy chunks. I like to lightly peel my oranges so they keep the white pith on them, loaded with nutrients.
- Add the remaining ingredients and blend again until smooth. Since the frozen fruit won’t have a whole lot of liquid to help them break down, use the tamper (if you’re using a high powered blender) or stop your blender and scrape down the sides as many times as needed for a smooth blend.
- Once your smoothie bowl reaches the consistency of soft serve ice cream, scoop into a bowl and top away!
Smoothie Bowl Blending Tip
You can turn any smoothie recipe into a smoothie bowl by simply decreasing the amount of liquid. Start by using 25% of the recommended liquid and use your tamper to push the ingredients into the blender blade. If it’s too thick to blend at all, add 2 tbsp liquid at a time until you’ve hit the desired consistency.
Fruit Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 orange peeled
- ½ cup strawberries frozen
- ½ cup blueberries frozen
- ½ banana
- 1 cup spinach optional
Toppings
- strawberries sliced
- orange sliced
- banana sliced
- kiwi peeled and sliced
Instructions
- Blend orange, strawberries, blueberries and banana until smooth. If you decide to add spinach, do it now and blend well.
- Stop the blender and scrape down the sides as necessary.
- Scoop into a bowl and top with sliced fruit.
Equipment
Notes
- Use at least one frozen fruit to chill down your smoothie bowl.
- To cut down on the natural sugar swap 1/2 banana with 1/4 avocado.
- Blend in plant-based protein powder for extra protein + healthy fat.
- Top as you wish with fresh fruit, nuts, seeds and more!
Nutrition
Fruit Smoothie Bowl Questions
Fruit smoothie bowls are best enjoyed fresh, but you can prep the ingredients ahead of time. Freeze your fruit in portions and store them in a container or bag. When you’re ready, just blend and top—it makes mornings faster without losing flavor.
The best fruit for a fruit smoothie bowl includes bananas for creaminess, berries for sweetness and antioxidants, and citrus like oranges for a refreshing kick. Frozen fruit helps give it that thick, spoonable texture we all love.
To thicken a fruit smoothie bowl, use frozen fruit and limit the liquid. Bananas and mango are great for a creamy texture. If it’s too runny, toss in a few ice cubes or a bit more frozen fruit and blend again.
Yes! Adding a handful of spinach to your fruit smoothie bowl is an easy way to boost nutrients without affecting the taste. It blends right in with the fruit, so you get the benefits without the “green” flavor.
More Fruit Smoothie Bowl Recipes
If you’re new to fruit smoothie bowls then check out the below recipes for some new inspiration:
- Iron-Rich Smoothie Bowl: This is a great way to boost iron and one I use on the regular.
- Chocolate ‘Pudding’ Smoothie Bowl: A classic dessert with unique ingredients; perfect for a date night in.
- Acai Smoothie Bowl: Super refreshing and perfect for all those freshly picked berries.
- Maple Smoothie Bowl: A festive way to ring in Autumn.
- Tropical Smoothie Bowl: This refreshing bowl is the perfect way to take your mind on a mini vacay.
- Coconut Joy Smoothie Bowl: My go-to bowl for when that sweet tooth hits.
- Pineapple Smoothie Bowl: My kids love this bowl as an afternoon snack.
- Berry Smoothie Bowl: Such an easy recipe to make and enjoy with the berries of your choice!
The book can not come out soon enough! My tail is wagging!
Hi Lisa,
We feel the same!! I was walking around Barnes + Noble today so excited to see it on shelves in a few weeks!
Cheers,
Amanda, Simple Green Smoothies
Please tell me ther will be a downloadable version, as I dont live in the US and I reaaaallyy don’t want to miss this… Please please please!
Hi Marina,
YES!! You can pre-order through Apple iBook + Amazon for an electronic version. Hoping to get your hands on a physical copy?? We’ll be sharing the international purchase links ASAP!!
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/shop
Everyone in my household loved this, including a vegetable-phobic husband and my African Grey parrot!
Will the book be available in the UK?
Hi Shelley,
YAY! We’re so excited to hear your family loved our Rainbow Love Smoothie Bowl (parrot included)!!! And yes, our book will be available in the UK. You can pre-order your book now through Amazon.com, Apple iBooks, + Barnes & Noble. Learn more about our book here…
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/shop
Cheers 🙂
My favorite concoction:
2 handfuls baby spinach
1 apple
1 cup O.J.
15 frozen strawberries
1/2 stalk celery
1 tbsp ground flax seed
If needed, more OJ to make blending easier.
On occasion I have added vanilla Greek yogurt, banana and blueberry.
Hi Donna,
Yum! Thank you so much for sharing! Celery sounds like a rawesome addition to your green smoothie bowl!
Cheers + happy blendin’!
LOVE! Here’s my favorite variation
1 packet frozen Acai Superfood pack
1/2 banana, frozen
1/4 cup Cashew Milk (or Almond)
2 tsp. Cacao powder
2 tsp. Maca Powder
Blend, blend, blend
Toppings:
sliced bananas
sliced almonds
homemade coconut granola
cacao nibs
honey
Sometimes I add frozen blueberries and a handful of spinach
I can’t wait for the book!
Hi America,
We love blendin’ with acai + your smoothie bowl sounds rawesome!! Thank you so much for sharing!!
Cheers 🙂
Hiya! Fallen in love with your website, it’s inspiring me to start on my green smoothie journey!
I’m from the UK and was wondering roughly how many grams is a cup of spinach? Or a cup of berries?
Cheers! 🙂
Hi Holly,
Yay! We’re so happy you found us in this busy internet world! Here are our suggested metric conversions…hope they help you to start blendin’!! Reach out with any questions!!
Spices | Proteins | Superfoods:
½ tsp = 2mL
1 tsp = 5mL
2 tsp = 10mL
1 TBSP = 15mL
2 TBSP = 30mL
Fruits:
Mango | Pineapple | Strawberries | Beets | Carrots | Blueberries | Raspberries | Leafy Greens
1 cup = 250mL
1 ½ cups = 375mL
2 cups = 500mL
Liquids:
Water | Coconut Water | Coconut Milk | Almond Milk | Fresh Squeezed Juice | Rice Milk
½ cup = 125mL
1 cup = 250mL
1 ½ cups = 375mL
2 cups = 500mL
Grams:
1 cup of leafy greens = 30g
2 cups of leafy greens = 60g
I DO have a smoothie bowl!! I accidentally used too much:
*4Tbs Trader Joe’s Milled Flaxseed with Blueberries*
to what was intended as a smoothie and it’s GREAT spoonable from the fridge or freezer!
Other ingredients are: 1 pint blueberries
1/2 bag (5 oz) frozen diced sweet potatoes
3 shakes of Vietnamese Cinnamon
6 dried plums
Enough Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk to blend smoothly.
Hi DiAnna,
What a happy + delicious accident! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe!
Cheers 🙂
Not that this is anything like the book coming out, when I started making smoothies for myself and husband (although he has since given up drinking them), I took all the receipes I had been given from you folks, if I found a receipe I liked I typed it up and I currently have a three ring binder full of them! I’m sure the book will be better
Hi Kathy,
That’s amazing to have so many different recipes to pull from! It helps keep your mornings + healthy living exciting!! We can’t wait to share our new recipes with you + hope you will add them to your collection.
Cheers!
Oh, the wait is agonizing…!
The 21 day detox has pretty much ruined me for other food. I can hardly wait for this book!
Hi Karen,
We’re counting down the days too! We can’t wait to have our book on shelves + share all of our new recipes with our amazing SGS community!
Cheers 🙂
Can not wait for November! I preordered the book on iBooks…I’m hoping this book will inspire me to take the first step I need to start looking after myself 🙂
Hi Jennifer,
We can’t wait either! Counting down the days until we can share our passion in book form!!
Cheers 🙂
Yay! Congratulations! Preordered on Amazon and can’t wait to see the book.
Love ya ladies! You’ve made vegetables yummy – and FUN!
Hi Mary,
Thank you so much for supporting Simple Green Smoothies, we can’t wait for you to enjoy all of our new recipes starting on November 3rd!
Hi! I’m so excited for your new book (just pre-ordered on Amazon). I loved the 21 day detox. Everything you do is just over-the-top beautiful. You can tell you put your heart & souls into this work.
Thank you for all that you share! <3
Hi KC,
Thank you so much for your support + kind words! We are blessed with an amazing photographer + Jen’s beautiful designs!
So glad I found you guys. I’m into my second week of green smoothies and now love getting up in the mornings at the thought of which delicious smoothie I’m going to have. Thank you, thank you, thank you from far away New Zealand.
Hi Barbara,
Yay! We’re so excited you found us in this busy internet world! Which recipe has been your favorite?
Love all your green smoothies! Have been drinking at least one a day since January 2015. Feeling great! Pre-ordered your book on Barnes and Noble — can’t wait til November! Keep on rawking!!
Hi Joan,
Oh, KALE yeah!! We can’t wait to share our book with you, it’s been a major labor of love!
Pre Ordered on Amazon! Can’t wait to get it!! I love your recipes because they are so simple and delicious!
Hi Michele,
Rawesome! We’re so excited to have you blendin’ with us + supporting SGS!
Let the countdown to November 3rd begin!!
woohoo! Pre-ordered on iBooks, and CANNOT wait until Novemer 3rd!!!
Yay!! We can’t wait to share our book with you, it’s been a true labor of love! Thank you so much for your support of Simple Green Smoothies!
Cheers 🙂