13 Smoothie Bowls So Pretty You Will Want Breakfast for Dinner

Thick, frosty and piled high with fruit and crunchy toppings, smoothie bowls feel like eating ice cream for breakfast. The secret is using frozen fruit and very little liquid, so the base is spoonable instead of drinkable. From classic acai to a cozy pumpkin pie version for fall, these smoothie bowls are as fun to make as they are to eat. Which color will you blend first..

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Bowls for Fall

Who says smoothie bowls are only for summer? Frozen banana, pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt and warm pumpkin pie spice blend into a thick, creamy bowl that tastes like dessert. Top it with granola, sliced banana, pecans and a drizzle of maple syrup. The pumpkin adds vitamin A and fiber, and the yogurt brings protein. Quick poll: is pumpkin season A) the best season, B) overrated, C) fine in moderation, or D) not long enough?

You will need: 2 frozen bananas, 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup milk, 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice, 1 tbsp maple syrup, granola, pecans, sliced banana, pinch of cinnamon.

How to make it: 1. Add the frozen bananas, pumpkin, yogurt, spice and maple syrup to a blender. 2. Add the milk a splash at a time, blending until thick and smooth. 3. Spoon into bowls. 4. Top with granola, banana, pecans and a dusting of cinnamon.

Classic Acai Bowl With Granola and Berries

The bowl that started the craze in Brazil and Hawaii. Frozen acai packs blend with banana and berries into a deep purple base with a slightly chocolatey, berry flavor. Top with crunchy granola, coconut flakes and fresh fruit, and add edible flowers if you want to feel fancy. Have you ever paid 14 dollars for one at a cafe?

You will need: 2 frozen unsweetened acai packs, 1 frozen banana, 1/2 cup frozen berries, 1/4 cup apple juice or milk, granola, raspberries, coconut flakes, honey.

How to make it: 1. Run the acai packs under warm water for a few seconds and break them up. 2. Blend with the banana, berries and a little liquid until thick. 3. Scoop into a bowl. 4. Top with granola, fruit, coconut and a drizzle of honey.

Peach Mango Smoothie Bowls

Sunny, sweet and creamy, this bowl tastes like summer even in October. Frozen peaches and mango blend with yogurt into a soft orange base that loves crunchy toppings. A line of chia seeds and a scatter of granola make it look like a picture. Quick poll: mango A) love it, B) only in smoothies, C) only fresh, or D) not a fan?

You will need: 1 cup frozen mango, 1 cup frozen peaches, 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1 tbsp chia seeds, granola.

How to make it: 1. Blend the mango, peaches, yogurt and juice until thick. 2. Pour into a bowl. 3. Sprinkle a line of chia seeds across the top. 4. Add granola and serve right away.

Green Smoothie Bowl With Strawberries

A sneaky way to eat spinach before 9 a.m. Banana, mango and a big handful of greens blend into a bright green base that tastes fruity, not grassy. Top it with strawberries, banana and seeds for a breakfast that looks like a garden. Would your kids eat something this green?

You will need: 1 frozen banana, 1/2 cup frozen mango, 1 cup baby spinach, 1/4 avocado, 1/3 cup milk, strawberries, banana slices, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, granola.

How to make it: 1. Blend the banana, mango, spinach, avocado and milk until smooth and thick. 2. Spoon into a bowl. 3. Arrange the strawberries and banana on top. 4. Sprinkle with seeds and granola.

Pink Pitaya Smoothie Bowls

Pitaya, also called dragon fruit, gives you that shocking hot pink color with a mild, sweet flavor. Look for frozen pitaya packs in the freezer aisle. It pairs beautifully with mango, banana and fresh mint on top. It is the most photographed bowl on this list for a reason. Have you ever tasted dragon fruit?

You will need: 1 frozen pitaya pack, 1 frozen banana, 1/2 cup frozen mango, 1/4 cup coconut milk, mango slices, granola, chia seeds, fresh mint.

How to make it: 1. Blend the pitaya, banana, mango and coconut milk until thick. 2. Pour into a chilled bowl. 3. Fan mango slices on one side and add granola. 4. Finish with chia seeds and a sprig of mint.

Chocolate Banana Acai Bowl

For the chocolate lovers. Add a spoon of cocoa powder to your acai base and suddenly it tastes like a brownie milkshake. Top with banana, raspberries, granola and a few dark chocolate chunks. It is still mostly fruit, so it feels like a treat without being dessert. Who else would eat this every single day?

You will need: 2 frozen acai packs, 1 frozen banana, 1 tbsp cocoa powder, 1 tbsp peanut or almond butter, 1/4 cup milk, banana slices, raspberries, granola, dark chocolate chunks.

How to make it: 1. Blend the acai, banana, cocoa, nut butter and milk until thick. 2. Scoop into a bowl. 3. Top with banana, raspberries and granola. 4. Add a few chocolate chunks.

Blueberry Vanilla Smoothie Bowl

This pastel purple bowl tastes like blueberry pie a la mode. Wild blueberries, banana, vanilla yogurt and a splash of milk create a creamy base that is packed with antioxidants. Arrange rows of berries, coconut and oats on top for a pretty striped look. Quick poll: your favorite berry? A) blueberry, B) strawberry, C) raspberry, or D) blackberry?

You will need: 1 cup frozen wild blueberries, 1 frozen banana, 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 tsp vanilla, blueberries, raspberries, coconut flakes, oats.

How to make it: 1. Blend the blueberries, banana, yogurt, milk and vanilla until thick. 2. Spoon into a bowl. 3. Arrange the toppings in neat rows. 4. Serve immediately.

Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowls

The classic smoothie combo becomes a bowl you can eat with a spoon. Frozen strawberries and banana blend into a pink, ice cream like base. Decorate it with banana coins, strawberry slices and a little crunchy granola. It is the perfect starter bowl for kids. Which topping would your kids pick first?

You will need: 1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries, 1 frozen banana, 1/3 cup milk or yogurt, 1 tsp honey, sliced strawberries, banana, granola, a few blackberries.

How to make it: 1. Blend the strawberries, banana, milk and honey until thick. 2. Pour into a bowl. 3. Top with rows of fruit and granola. 4. Hand over a spoon and enjoy.

Mixed Berry Protein Bowl

If you work out in the morning, this one is for you. A scoop of protein powder and Greek yogurt turn a berry smoothie bowl into a filling post workout breakfast with around 25 grams of protein. Top with granola and coconut for crunch. Do you work out in the morning, or are you an evening person?

You will need: 1 cup frozen mixed berries, 1/2 frozen banana, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup milk, granola, coconut, a few mint leaves.

How to make it: 1. Blend the berries, banana, protein powder, yogurt and milk. 2. Add more milk only if needed to blend. 3. Spoon into a bowl. 4. Top with granola, coconut and mint.

Pina Colada Smoothie Bowl

Close your eyes and you are on a beach. Frozen pineapple, banana and coconut milk make a creamy tropical base, topped with toasted coconut and banana. It is light, refreshing and a little bit of sunshine on a gray fall morning. Would you rather be on a beach or in a cozy cabin right now?

You will need: 1 cup frozen pineapple, 1 frozen banana, 1/3 cup coconut milk, 2 tbsp Greek yogurt, toasted coconut flakes, banana slices, granola.

How to make it: 1. Blend the pineapple, banana, coconut milk and yogurt until thick. 2. Spoon into a bowl. 3. Toast the coconut flakes in a dry pan for 2 minutes. 4. Top with banana, coconut and granola.

Tropical Coconut Shell Bowl

Serve it in a coconut shell and it feels like a vacation. A thick acai and banana base gets topped with blueberries, banana, coconut and chopped nuts. You can buy coconut shell bowls online, and they are reusable. Even in a regular bowl it tastes amazing. Would you ever use a coconut shell as a bowl?

You will need: 2 frozen acai packs, 1 frozen banana, 1/4 cup coconut water, blueberries, banana slices, coconut chips, chopped almonds or cashews.

How to make it: 1. Blend the acai, banana and coconut water until thick. 2. Spoon into a coconut shell or bowl. 3. Top with blueberries and banana. 4. Finish with coconut chips and nuts.

Acai Cup to Go for Busy Mornings

No time to sit down? Layer your smoothie base and toppings in a cup with a lid and eat it on the way. Put a layer of granola in the middle and another on top so every spoonful has crunch. It is great for school runs or early meetings. What is your fastest grab and go breakfast?

You will need: 2 frozen acai packs, 1 frozen banana, 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 cup granola, blueberries, coconut, honey.

How to make it: 1. Blend the acai, banana and milk until thick. 2. Spoon half into a cup and add a layer of granola. 3. Add the rest of the base. 4. Top with blueberries, coconut, granola and honey.

Smoothie Bowls Bar for a Crowd

We end with a party idea. Blend two or three bases, then set out little bowls of fruit, granola, nuts, seeds and coconut and let everyone build their own. It is perfect for sleepovers, holiday brunch or a baby shower. Love fruity breakfasts? See our smoothie recipes that taste like dessert. Which of these smoothie bowls is your favorite?

You will need: 2 or 3 smoothie bases from this list, sliced bananas, strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, mango, granola, coconut flakes, chia seeds, nuts, honey, small bowls and spoons.

How to make it: 1. Blend the bases and keep them in the freezer until guests arrive. 2. Wash and slice the fruit. 3. Set out toppings in small bowls. 4. Let everyone scoop a base and decorate their own bowl.