Description
A creamy and nutrient-dense breakfast smoothie bowl made with cooked barley, Greek yogurt, and fresh banana, blended to a smooth consistency and topped with your choice of nuts, seeds, or fruit for added texture and nutrition. Perfect for a wholesome, energizing start to your day.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup cooked barley
- ½ banana
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tsp honey
Toppings (optional)
- Nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
- Seeds (e.g., chia, flaxseed)
- Fresh fruit (e.g., berries, sliced banana)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: If using, freeze the banana beforehand to help create a thicker smoothie texture. Gather cooked barley, half a banana, Greek yogurt, milk, and honey for blending.
- Blend ingredients: In a blender, combine the cooked barley, banana, Greek yogurt, milk, and honey. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, without any lumps.
- Pour into bowl: Pour the blended smoothie mixture into a serving bowl.
- Add toppings: Top your smoothie bowl with your favorite nuts, seeds, or fresh fruit to add texture and additional nutrients.
Notes
- Freezing the banana beforehand results in a thicker and creamier smoothie bowl texture.
- You can substitute milk with any plant-based alternative to make the recipe dairy-free.
- Adjust the honey amount to suit your preferred sweetness level.
- Cooked barley can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge for convenience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Smoothie Bowl
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
