Description
Creamy and filling, this barley breakfast smoothie bowl combines cooked barley with banana and Greek yogurt to create a fiber-rich, energizing start to your day. Sweetened with honey and spiced with cinnamon, it’s topped with fresh berries, nuts, chia seeds, and coconut for added texture and nutrition.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- ½ cup cooked barley (cooled)
- 1 banana
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
Toppings
- Berries (such as blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)
- Nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
- Chia seeds
- Shredded coconut
Instructions
- Prepare the smoothie base: In a blender, combine the cooled cooked barley, banana, Greek yogurt, milk, honey (or maple syrup), and cinnamon. Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Pour the blended mixture into a bowl, creating an even layer as your smoothie base.
- Add toppings: Top the smoothie bowl with your choice of fresh berries, nuts, chia seeds, and shredded coconut to add a satisfying crunch and boost the nutritional value.
- Enjoy immediately: For the best texture and flavor, consume the smoothie bowl fresh after preparation.
Notes
- Use a frozen banana instead of fresh for a thicker, creamier texture.
- Be sure the barley is cooled before blending to avoid changing the smoothie’s temperature and texture.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt and milk with plant-based alternatives.
- This smoothie bowl is best enjoyed fresh to maintain the texture of the toppings.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Fusion
