Aside from fireworks and parades, the 4th of July holiday mostly means food with good company. And a lot of it. Of course, there are the classics: coleslaw, pasta salads, corn on the cob, all things grilled, pound cake … the list goes on.
And while I love this stuff too (a good barbecue will forever have my heart), even summer holidays tend to lean towards heavier fare. Since I’m all about #balance, I try to anticipate these bigger meals by starting off the holiday light and bright with a breakfast “salad” (aka a smoothie bowl).
These festive 4th of July blueberry smoothie bowls are really simple to throw together. The frozen banana and soaked cashews make the smoothie extra creamy but keep it healthy. I’m a big cheerleader for protein; adding some to your smoothie bowl is a sure way to keep you going strong all morning.
Protein powder, if using, can also thicken the smoothie bowl a bit, adding some density which is needed hold up all the toppings (!) like the strawberries and coconut flakes I use here.
4th of July Blueberry Smoothie Bowls
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blend
- Cuisine: American
Description
These 4th of July blueberry smoothie bowls are perfect for the summer holiday. Creamy and rich, they are vegan, gluten-free, and paleo.
Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/3 cup raw unsalted cashews, soaked overnight or at least 1 hour
- 1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk, plus more if needed (protein powder can make the smoothie quite thick, so use your judgment).
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 serving vanilla or unflavored protein powder or collagen peptides
- 2 Medjool dates, pitted (optional, depending on sweetness of protein powder)
- pinch of sea salt
- sliced strawberries and unsweetened coconut flakes, for topping
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except the strawberries and coconut flakes to a high-speed blender (like a Vitamix) and blend until smooth and creamy. Add more non-dairy milk depending on desired consistency.
- Divide blueberry smoothie into two bowls. Top with strawberry slices and coconut flakes.
Keywords: smoothie bowl, blueberry smoothie bowl, blueberry smoothie
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Sarah | Well and Full says
I love the patriotic colors in this smoothie bowl! Perfect for 4th of July weekend 🙂
Ally says
Thanks, Sarah! Absolutely love your site. Hope you enjoy the smoothie bowls. xx
Al Rexroat says
I felt the need to make a festive smoothie bowl in honor of the Fourth of July, so naturally blueberries and raspberries were the perfect toppings. I wanted to make an American flag with the berries but it didn t quite work out. It still tastes great though, no matter how you arrange the berries on top!
Ally says
Hi Al, so happy you made this smoothie bowl! Getting artistic with the toppings is not one of my strengths either 😉 But tasting good is what really matters.
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