Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Smoothie Bowl (Printable Version)

Creamy vanilla frappuccino smoothie bowl with granola and fresh fruit, perfect for a refreshing breakfast or snack.

# 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a blender, combine milk, coffee, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla bean paste, and ice cubes. Blend until smooth and creamy.
02 - Pour the smoothie base evenly into two serving bowls.
03 - Top each bowl evenly with granola, blueberries, strawberries, cacao nibs, and coconut flakes as desired.
04 - Serve each bowl with a spoon while the smoothie is still cold and creamy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert for breakfast but actually fuels your body with protein and real fruit.
  • Ready in 10 minutes—no excuses, no complicated steps, just blending and topping.
  • Endlessly customizable depending on what's in your fridge or your mood that morning.
02 -
  • Vanilla bean paste is worth the small splurge—extract tastes thin and slightly alcoholic by comparison, but paste tastes like actual vanilla beans.
  • The frozen banana is what determines whether this is a smoothie bowl or a smoothie, so don't skip freezing it properly overnight.
03 -
  • Blend everything except the toppings the night before if mornings are hectic—just give it a quick stir before pouring into bowls.
  • Freeze bananas in chunks in a ziplock bag so you always have them ready and don't need to plan ahead.
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