Berry Smoothie Bowl

If you prefer a thicker, more frosty smoothie bowl, make sure you start with frozen fruit. When blending, use as little liquid as possible, since the liquid will thin out the smoothie. If the liquid you're using is juice, coffee or water, you could freeze it into ice cubes first—just don't freeze milk, since it will separate. A scoop of Greek yogurt or nut butter is another way to thicken a smoothie. Get more ideas from our healthy smoothie recipes.

Looking to make a high-protein smoothie? A lot of the same ingredients that make a smoothie bowl thicker will add protein, too, such as Greek yogurt and nut butters. Cottage cheese, ground chia seeds or flaxseed, beans and tofu also add protein to a smoothie.

Another option is protein powder, which can add up to 20 grams of protein per serving. Choose a flavor that pairs well with the other ingredients. Vanilla protein powder should work across the board.

How do you make a dairy-free smoothie bowl?

If you're looking to replace the milk in a smoothie recipe with nondairy milk, try coconut milk or almond milk.

Are smoothie bowls healthy?

Most smoothie bowls are packed with fruits, nuts and milk, which contain antioxidants, healthy fats, fiber and protein. The fruit should sweeten your smoothie bowl, so you can skip added sugars. Pay attention to the nutrition content of the toppings you're adding—they can make your smoothie bowl more or less healthy.

—Lauren Pahmeier, Taste of Home Associate Editor