Lemon Blueberry Smoothie Bowl (Printable Version)

A fresh blend of lemon, blueberries, and granola creates a tasty, nourishing morning boost.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit Base

01 - 1 cup frozen blueberries
02 - 1 large frozen banana, sliced
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
04 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
07 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)

→ Toppings

08 - 1/2 cup granola (gluten-free if desired)
09 - 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
10 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
11 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds
12 - Lemon zest, for garnish (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Add frozen blueberries, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and optional honey or maple syrup to a blender.
02 - Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping sides as needed to ensure a thick, spoonable texture.
03 - Spoon the smoothie evenly into two serving bowls.
04 - Top each bowl with granola, fresh blueberries, coconut flakes, chia seeds, and optional lemon zest.
05 - Enjoy immediately for best texture and freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like summer in a bowl, even when it's freezing outside.
  • You can make it in the time it takes to pour coffee, which means no excuses on rushed mornings.
  • That first spoonful—creamy, then crunchy—is genuinely addictive.
02 -
  • The texture is everything—if your smoothie is too thin, you're eating soup; if it's too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time until it's right.
  • Lemon juice can curdle yogurt if you're not careful, so blend everything together rather than adding juice at the end.
  • Granola on top gets soggy within five minutes, so either add it right before serving or keep it separate until the last moment.
03 -
  • A microplane zester makes lemon zest almost fluffy—it's worth the small investment if you use zest often.
  • If your blender struggles, add milk first, then frozen fruit; the liquid helps everything blend more smoothly without adding extra milk.