Ube Smoothie Bowl
Thick, frozen and a bright purple: the ube smoothie bowl is eaten with a spoon, under a shower of granola and fresh fruit.
The breakfast that wakes up your eyes before your taste buds, ready in five minutes.
The bowl that wakes you up
A smoothie bowl is a smoothie thick enough to hold a spoon.
Ube brings its spectacular colour and vanilla sweetness, frozen banana the creamy texture. The toppings add crunch and freshness. A balance between indulgence and vitality.
The secret to a really thick bowl is frozen fruit, not ice cubes: they thicken without diluting the flavour.
Ube Smoothie Bowl, step by step.
Simple ingredients and a few minutes: the purple breakfast, step by step.
Ingredients
- 1 very ripe banana, frozen in slices
- 100 g frozen fruit (mango or blueberry)
- 1 tsp Kinampay ube powder (about 5 g)
- 100 ml coconut milk (or other milk)
- Toppings: granola, fresh fruit, grated coconut
Equipment
- A powerful blender
- A bowl
- A spatula
Method
- Blend the banana, frozen fruit, ube powder and milk until thick and smooth.
- If the mixture struggles to turn, add the milk spoon by spoon, without making it runny.
- Pour into a bowl and smooth the surface.
- Top with granola, fresh fruit and coconut, then enjoy right away.
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See the recipe →The chef's touch
Texture is everything in a smoothie bowl.
Use well-frozen fruit and as little liquid as possible: you want a soft-serve texture, not a drinkable smoothie. Blend in pulses and scrape down the sides. Serve in a bowl chilled in the freezer beforehand so it doesn't melt.
Freeze your overripe bananas in slices: you'll always have the perfect base for a bowl on hand.
The mistakes to avoid
Three pitfalls between you and a really thick bowl.
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Your questions about this recipe.
How do you make an ube smoothie bowl?
Blend a frozen banana, frozen fruit, a spoon of ube powder and a little milk until thick, then top with granola and fresh fruit.
Why is my smoothie bowl too runny?
There isn't enough frozen fruit or there is too much milk. Use well-frozen fruit and add the milk sparingly.
Does the ube smoothie bowl contain caffeine?
No, ube is naturally caffeine-free: it's a wonderfully gentle breakfast.
Can you make it ahead?
The base is blended to order, but you can prepare your portions of frozen fruit and your toppings in advance.
Which toppings go with ube?
Granola, banana, blueberries, grated coconut, seeds and a drizzle of peanut butter all pair beautifully.