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Gluten Free Berry Smoothie Bowl Recipe

Name: Gluten-Free Berry Smoothie Bowl: Breakfast with a Twist
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 cup frozen mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries); 1 banana; 1/2 cup almond milk (or any milk you fancy); 1 tbsp chia seeds; Toppings: fresh berries, granola (gluten-free, of course), coconut flakes, and a drizzle of honey

Alice and Em
Oct 8, 2024
3 min read

Updated: Feb 4, 2025

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We all know the feeling. You’ve barely dragged yourself out of bed, your hair is a disaster, and you’re staring at your kitchen counter like it's a math problem you never learned how to solve. You want to eat something healthy, but you also want it to taste good. And if it could look like you have your life together on Instagram? Bonus points.

Enter: the gluten free berry smoothie bowl. It’s like a regular smoothie, but you eat it with a spoon, which somehow makes it 100% cooler. Plus, it’s packed with berries, which means it’s basically dessert for breakfast, except without all the guilt. (And without gluten. We don't do gluten here.)

Let’s get blending!

Why This Gluten Free Berry Smoothie Bowl Recipe is the Hero You Deserve:

Gluten-Free: Because gluten is overrated, and this bowl doesn’t have time for it.
Berries Galore: If you can’t decide between strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries, why not just throw them all in? More is more.
Instagrammable AF: Look, we’re not saying you should spend 10 minutes arranging fruit slices on top… but we’re also not not saying it.

Ingredients:

1 cup frozen mixed berries (because we're too lazy to deal with fresh)
1 frozen banana (yes, you have to plan ahead, but it’s worth it)
1/2 cup almond milk (or any dairy-free liquid that makes you feel fancy)
1 tablespoon chia seeds (because healthy)
Your choice of toppings: fresh berries, gluten-free granola, shredded coconut, nuts, and maybe a drizzle of honey to make it all sexy.

Directions:

Blend It, Baby: Throw the frozen berries, banana, almond milk and chia seeds into a blender. Blend until smooth and thick. If it’s too thick for your liking, add a splash more almond milk, but don’t get carried away—you’re going for a spoonable texture here, not a smoothie that’ll slide right out of the bowl.
Pour & Pretty It Up: Pour that beautifully thick, creamy goodness into a bowl. Now, it’s time to get artsy. Add your toppings—berries, granola, coconut, whatever makes your heart sing. Pro tip: Arrange them in rows or little clusters so you look like you have your life together, even if it’s a hot mess behind the scenes.
Snap That Photo: If you didn’t post your smoothie bowl on Instagram, did you even eat it? Go ahead, snap a pic. Tag it #BerrySmoothieGoals or something equally inspirational.
Dig In: Finally, grab a spoon and enjoy your creation. Feel free to eat it on the couch in your PJs while pretending you’re the pinnacle of health and wellness. No judgment here.

Storage Tips:

Let’s be real: smoothie bowls are not a make-ahead kind of deal. If you’ve made extra (which, why?), cover it with some plastic wrap and toss it in the fridge, but expect it to get a little funky after a day. Eat it fresh, people.

Final Thoughts

This Gluten-Free Berry Smoothie Bowl Recipe is everything you need to start your day right: quick, healthy, full of color, and easy enough to make when you’re still half asleep. Plus, it’s so versatile you can mix and match toppings like a breakfast mad scientist.

So, next time you’re wondering what to make for breakfast, skip the boring cereal and dive into a smoothie bowl that screams “I’ve got my life together”—even if it’s just for a moment. Want another blendable breakfast? Try our Low Fodmap Berry Bliss Smoothie.