Gluten-Free Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
This vibrant and refreshing smoothie bowl, bursting with the sweet tang of strawberries and the creamy sweetness of banana. It's a perfectly thick and satisfying breakfast or snack that's naturally gluten-free and vegan.
At a glance: This easy breakfast recipe yields 4 servings in about 10 minutes (10 min prep, 0 min cook). It uses 7 ingredients — including frozen strawberries, frozen banana, unsweetened almond milk — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more breakfast recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl: When preparing this breakfast recipe, in a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, relying on whole fruits and seeds. Ensure any added toppings like granola are certified gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination.
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 1 large frozen banana, sliced
- 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Optional: 1-2 tsp maple syrup or other sweetener, to taste
- For Toppings: Fresh berries, sliced banana, granola (certified GF), shredded coconut, nuts, seeds
Instructions
- 1
Combine the frozen strawberries, frozen banana slices, almond milk, chia seeds, and vanilla extract in a high-powered blender. If you prefer a sweeter bowl, add the optional maple syrup now.
- 2
Blend on low speed initially, then gradually increase to high speed, using the tamper if necessary to push the frozen ingredients towards the blades. Continue blending until the mixture is completely smooth and has a thick, ice-cream-like consistency, which should take about 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure everything is incorporated.
- 3
Once the smoothie is thick and creamy, spoon it immediately into serving bowls. The texture should be firm enough to hold toppings without them sinking.
- 4
Decorate your smoothie bowls generously with your chosen toppings. Arrange fresh berries, banana slices, certified gluten-free granola, shredded coconut, nuts, and seeds for a beautiful and delicious presentation.
- 5
Serve the smoothie bowls immediately to enjoy their refreshing texture and vibrant flavors. These bowls are best consumed right after preparation.
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Tips & Notes
- Warm milk (not hot) is key for yeast-based recipes — aim for 105–115°F to activate yeast without killing it.
- Freeze overripe bananas in their peel; thaw on the counter and squeeze out the pulp for perfectly soft mash.
- Coconut milk separates in the can — stir or shake well before using.
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