5-Minute Smoothie Bowl for One (with Greek Yogurt)

This Greek yogurt smoothie bowl is a single-serving breakfast made with frozen fruit and creamy Greek yogurt, blended in a food processor for an extra-thick texture. It's a quick, no-fuss recipe that works perfectly for busy mornings or a wholesome snack without leftovers. Unlike larger batch smoothie bowl recipes, this one is intentionally scaled for one person so you get the right texture and portion every time.

I love, love LOVE a good smoothie bowl in the morning. It's such a refreshing way to start the day, and a fun way to mix up a smoothie routine. For this recipe I pulled out some frozen fruit from the freezer, a little vanilla Greek yogurt, and five minutes later was enjoying this delicious DIY smoothie bowl.

And unlike other smoothie bowl recipes that turn out too thin or overly sweet, this version is designed to be ultra-thick and spoonable, and naturally sweetened with no added sugar. Plus, you can customize it endlessly with your favorite toppings, from fresh berries to homemade granola.

🌿 Ingredients

Whole milk Greek yogurt or low-fat Greek yogurt work best for this recipe since they're thicker and creamier than non-fat. I use vanilla Greek yogurt since it's already sweetened, but if you only have plain you can just sweeten it with a little honey or maple syrup if needed. For toppings, I usually just slice some fresh fruit to lay on top such as more banana or mixed berries.

Pro tip: Freeze the bananas an hour or two before you make this smoothie bowl, or the day before.

See recipe card below for exact quantities.

🥧 Serving suggestions

This smoothie bowl recipe is perfect all on its own for a light breakfast or refreshing snack. But if you'd like to pair it with something savory (I hear you), I'd highly recommend a slice of avocado toast. 🙂

🍳 Recipe

5-Minute Smoothie Bowl for One (with Greek Yogurt)

Allison Campbell

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This easy smoothie bowl recipe with Greek yogurt is thick, creamy, and ready in just 5 minutes. A perfect single-serve breakfast or snack.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 1

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 269

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 1 banana
• 1 cup frozen strawberries
• ⅓ cup frozen pineapple chunks
• ½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt whole milk or low-fat

Toppings (all are optional):

• sliced strawberries
• sliced bananas
• fresh blueberries
• granola
• shredded coconut
• slivered almonds
• chopped walnuts
• sunflower seeds
• chia seeds

Equipment

• food processor or professional-grade blender (see notes)
• plastic spatula

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Method

 

1. Chop banana into 1-inch pieces and freeze for at least 1-2 hours if possible (or overnight).
   1 banana
2. Add all ingredients to food processor fitted with a standard S blade and process for 2-4 minutes, stopping to scrape the sides down with a plastic spatula as needed.
   1 cup frozen strawberries, ⅓ cup frozen pineapple chunks, ½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
3. Once everything is incorporated and smooth, scoop out mixture into individual bowls. Add any desired toppings, and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 37mgPotassium: 805mgFiber: 7gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 125IUVitamin C: 121mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Food processor: If you don't have a food processor, a high-speed or regular blender will work too. Just choose a lower blend speed and use a plunger as necessary to push everything down towards the blade.

Storage: Best eaten right away. If needed, refrigerate up to 24 hours, but texture will soften. Stir before eating.

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