Mermaid Smoothie Bowl
This vibrant blue mermaid smoothie bowl achieves its fun look from just a few base ingredients! Add whatever toppings you’d like.
Servings 2 smoothie bowls
Calories 149kcal
Ingredients
For the smoothie base:
- 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 medium frozen banana
- ½ to 1 tsp blue spirulina (use ½ tsp for pastel blue or 1 tsp for deeper blue; see notes for other coloring options)
- 3 to 5 tablespoons milk (dairy or plant-based)
For the toppings (optional; use whatever you prefer):
- Kiwi, coconut, dragonfruit, hemp hearts, banana, berries, etc.
Instructions
- Add the pineapple, banana, spirulina, and 3 tablespoons of milk to the bowl of a mini food processor (recommended) or a blender cup (for use with a high-speed blender).
- Process on high, pausing to scrape down the sides as necessary. It may take a couple minutes to fully combine. If the processor or blender can’t work through the mixture, add an additional splash of milk. Only add just enough liquid to process so that the mixture stays thick and creamy, like soft serve ice cream.
- Spoon the smoothie base into two chilled bowls. Add whatever toppings you’d like and enjoy!
Notes
- Alternative coloring options include butterfly pea flower powder (deep blueish purple), pink pitaya powder (pink), or purple sweet potato powder (purple).
- To boost the protein content, you can add a scoop of protein powder. You’ll need to increase the liquid to account for the powder. Around ½ cup of milk is generally what I’ve found works when adding protein powder, but it can vary based on the type of powder and how much liquid it absorbs. Just add it little by little as you’re blending.
- This recipe makes two medium-sized smoothie bowls. For a large smoothie bowl, you can eat the entire recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 149kcal