Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Smoothie Bowl (Print Version)

Creamy coffee and vanilla blend with crunchy granola, blueberries, and strawberries for a fresh start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 1 cup low-fat milk or dairy-free alternative
02 - 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules or 1 shot chilled espresso
03 - 1 large frozen banana
04 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt for dairy-free
05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean
07 - 1 cup ice cubes

→ Toppings

08 - 1/2 cup granola
09 - 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
10 - 1/4 cup sliced strawberries
11 - 1 tablespoon cacao nibs or mini chocolate chips, optional
12 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes, optional

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Combine milk, coffee, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla bean paste, and ice cubes in blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
02 - Pour blended smoothie mixture evenly into two bowls.
03 - Distribute granola, blueberries, strawberries, cacao nibs, and coconut flakes evenly across each bowl according to preference.
04 - Present each bowl with a spoon and consume right away for optimal texture and temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent enough to feel like dessert but it's actually packed with protein and real fruit.
  • Ten minutes from craving to spoon in hand, which means you can actually make this on a busy morning.
  • The vanilla bean paste does something special—it transforms this from ordinary to the kind of thing you crave mid-week.
02 -
  • Don't skip freezing the banana ahead of time—using a fresh one will make this watery and disappointing, which I discovered the hard way on my second attempt.
  • The vanilla bean paste is worth the extra cost and hunt; it completely changes the character of this from basic to something you'd actually order at a café.
03 -
  • Prep your frozen banana slices in advance in a freezer bag, so you're always ready to blend without thinking twice about it.
  • If your blender ever struggles, add the milk first and let the frozen fruit soften for thirty seconds before blending—this simple trick saves your motor and your patience.
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