Vegan Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Smoothie Bowl

Rise and shine with this healthy Vegan Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Smoothie Bowl.  Complete with plant-based protein, antioxidant-rich blueberries, fresh lemon juice, and a delicious graham cracker crumble topping.  Plus, it’s banana-free, nut-free, and dairy-free.

Smoothie bowls are basically extra thick smoothies you eat from a bowl with a spoon. They usually have toppings like sliced banana, nuts, seeds, or granola. They’re healthy, simple and quick to make, easy to customize, colorful and pretty, and just plain awesome.

Ingredients

• Blueberries
• Oats
• Dairy-Free Milk (or Water)
• Lemon Juice and Zest
• Plant-Based Vanilla Protein Powder
• Chia Seeds
• Nutritional Yeast
• Toppings: Graham Crackers, Maple Syrup, More Blueberries, and Powdered Sugar (Optional)

Why You’ll Love This Vegan Blueberry Cheesecake Smoothie Bowl

This Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Smoothie Bowl ACTUALLY TASTES LIKE CREAMY AND DELICIOUS BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE! Plus, it’s healthy, packed with protein, loaded with antioxidants, and a great way to start your day. Here are a few benefits of the key ingredients:

• Blueberries: One of the most nutrient-dense berries containing fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, and manganese. Blueberries also have one of the highest antioxidant levels of all fruits and vegetables.
• Oats: A great source of protein and soluble fiber. They’re also high in many vitamins and minerals.
• Chia Seeds: These tiny seeds pack a powerful nutritional punch. Chia seeds contain fiber, protein, and Omega-3 fatty acids.
• Lemon: A super healthy fruit high in vitamin C.
• Nutritional Yeast: This nutrient-dense superfood provides a host of vitamins and minerals.

Tips

To ensure your smoothie bowl has the correct ice cream-like consistency, make sure to use frozen bananas. To freeze your bananas, cut into 1-inch pieces, arrange them on a baking sheet in a single layer, and transfer them to the freezer. Once frozen, you can store them together in a ziplock baggie or other freezer-safe container. I like to keep an eye out for brown or spotty bananas at local grocery stores, as they’re often priced considerably lower than the other bananas.

A high-powered blender, like a Vitamix, is also very important to achieve a smooth consistency. Try to use as little liquid as possible when blending. I use the tamp that came with my blender to help push all ingredients into the blades. The tamp also helps remove air pockets which allows for a smoother and desirable smoothie consistency.

Instead of ice, try adding 1 cup of frozen cauliflower for even more nutrients. You won’t even know it’s in there!

There’s really no compromise when it comes to vegan cooking.  It’s better for us, for the animals, and for our environment, so make this smoothie bowl and share it with someone you love – whether they’re vegan or not! 

If you make this recipe, let me know!  Please leave a comment, rate it (once you’ve tried it), and be sure to tag me.  And, make sure to follow MNVegHead on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest!

Lots of love, Allison 

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