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    Home » Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

    Wild blueberry and apple crumble smoothie bowl

    February 29, 2016 by Caroline's Cooking

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    This wild blueberry & apple crumble smoothie bowl is inspired by it's namesake - a smooth fruity smoothie with a crunchy topping that tastes just like a cold version of a favorite dessert! Healthy delicious.

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    wild blueberry and apple crumble smoothie bowl

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    I go through phases where we don't really have smoothies at all. Then once we have one, the kids are asking for them al the time. So, I experiment a bit to see what works well, both in my opinion and theirs. Everyone in the family was an instant fan of this one!

    wild blueberry and apple crumble smoothie bowl

    Smitten with smoothie bowls

    Since being on instagram (do come join me, by the way!) I find myself drooling over delicious-looking food photos now and then, and recently I've particularly liked seeing lots of beautiful smoothie bowls. It made me realize I've never actually had a smoothie bowl let alone make one. I'd initially scoffed at the idea - it seemed a little pretentious if I'm honest - but then I thought why not, if you make the smoothie a little thick then it's actually easier to eat with a spoon.

    Plus, you can do toppings.

    I definitely want to experiment come summer with lots of nice fresh fruit as well, but this smoothie bowl is absolutely right for the weather and what's available right now. Plus, in any event, now is, as I mentioned when I shared my last smoothie, peak smoothie-recipe-hunting-season so why not make one that's optimally seasonal?

    wild blueberry and apple crumble smoothie bowlI got the idea of making a smoothie bowl that was like a fruit crumble or crisp, with a little bit of a crunchy topping. Apple and wild blueberry seemed like the perfect combination. They're both ingredients that are healthy and taste delicious, worked well together, plus the wild blueberry color is amazing. I decided to add yogurt to give that smoothness almost like your cream or ice cream mixing in and oats to give a bit of thickness, a little like the crumble mixing in too.

    What to add for the 'crumble'?

    I mulled a little on quite how best to make a crunchy topping. I debated nuts and seeds but ended up with this combination of granola, hemp seed hearts and chia seeds. They all give a bit of crunch, all have their own fantastic nutritional value plus they look great being different colors as well.

    This wild blueberry and apple crumble smoothie bowl takes no time to put together but the end result is delicious. It has a fantastic mix of smooth smoothie base and crunchy topping. Not to mention the fact it's full of healthy goodness as well. It makes a delicious breakfast or snack, so good I bet you'll want another again soon. As I said everyone here became instant fans (with my son asking for more as he licked his purple lips!), so I hope you will too.

    wild blueberry and apple crumble smoothie bowl

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    wild blueberry and apple crumble smoothie bowl
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    4 from 1 vote

    Wild blueberry and apple crumble smoothie bowl

    It's like a fruit crumble in a smoothie bowl! Lots of great flavor and good for you too.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 378kcal
    Author: Caroline's Cooking
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    Ingredients

    • ½ cup wild blueberries frozen
    • ¼ cup apple juice
    • ½ apple cored and peeled and cut into a few chunks
    • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
    • ¼ cup quick oats 1 minute

    To top

    • 2 tablespoon granola
    • ½ tablespoon hemp seed hearts
    • 1 teaspoon chia seeds

    Instructions

    • Place the frozen wild blueberries, apple juice, chunks of apple, yogurt and oats in the blender and blend until well mixed. It doesn't need to be completely smooth.
    • Pour into a bowl and top with the granola, hemp seed hearts and chia seeds - you can arrange them as I did around the outside or however you like!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 436mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin C: 11.4mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 3.3mg

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    This post was originally shared as entry in a recipe contest sponsored by the Wild Blueberry Association of North America where I was eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated in any way and all opinions remain my own.

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    1. Frugal Hausfrau

      March 09, 2016 at 3:57 pm

      This looks so good and you can't go wrong with blueberries! I do the same thing with ingredients - I can't stop sometimes, lol!

      Thanks for sharing this with us on Throwback Thursday! Hope to see you next week!

      Mollie

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      • Caroline's Cooking

        March 11, 2016 at 4:27 pm

        Thanks Mollie - I agree they're always good and it's true, sometimes your mind just keeps going with ideas!

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    2. Laura Dembowski

      March 06, 2016 at 8:49 am

      Smoothie bowls are my favorite and this one is gorgeous. I would eat it everyday.

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      • Caroline's Cooking

        March 06, 2016 at 3:22 pm

        Thanks Laura, we love this combination.

        Reply
    3. Sarah

      March 03, 2016 at 2:51 pm

      This looks like a great breakfast to me! Yumm!

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      • Caroline's Cooking

        March 07, 2016 at 7:36 am

        Thanks Sarah, it is delicious, breakfast or any time!

        Reply
    4. Analida's Ethnic Spoon

      February 29, 2016 at 7:25 pm

      4 stars
      My husband is a big fan of his morning healthy cereal and other such items and this looks fantastic! I am sending him the link.

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      • Caroline's Cooking

        March 01, 2016 at 4:02 pm

        Thanks Analida, I hope he likes it!

        Reply
    5. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom

      February 29, 2016 at 6:53 pm

      Smoothie bowls are awesome and yours looks great Caroline. Pinned.

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      • Caroline's Cooking

        March 01, 2016 at 4:01 pm

        Thanks Kristen!

        Reply
    6. Joy @ Joy Love Food

      February 29, 2016 at 6:16 pm

      I've never made or eaten a smoothie bowl either, you've convinced me that I need to give it a try, I love wild blueberries and this sounds like an amazing combination!

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      • Caroline's Cooking

        March 01, 2016 at 4:01 pm

        Thanks Joy, I think I might be converted! With this recipe, at least. Wild blueberries are indeed great.

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    7. Denise Wright

      February 29, 2016 at 11:24 am

      I honestly can't tell you how good this looks. I am so hungry right now and I am a huge fan of smoothie bowls.

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      • Caroline's Cooking

        March 01, 2016 at 3:59 pm

        Thanks Denise, I hope you like this one too! I definitely need to make them more now.

        Reply

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