Super Good Smoothie Bowl Toppings + Recipes You’ll Want Every Morning

This post is all about the best smoothie bowl toppings and smoothie bowl recipes.

If you love starting your morning with something colorful, refreshing, and packed with nutrients, smoothie bowls are the way to go!

They’re thick, creamy, and endlessly customizable. The best part is loading them up with delicious smoothie bowl toppings.

From crunchy granola and fresh fruit to superfood boosts like chia seeds and spirulina, the right toppings can turn a simple blended base into a gorgeous, nutrient-dense bowl.

Whether you’re craving a tropical smoothie bowl, a chocolate peanut butter smoothie bowl, or a vibrant berry smoothie bowl, these toppings and recipes will help you create a breakfast that tastes just as good as it looks!

smoothie bowl homemade toppings — Photo by Dupe

Best smoothie bowl toppings

Crunchy Toppings: Perfect for adding texture and balance to a creamy base.

Granola
Toasted coconut flakes
Cacao nibs
Crushed nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts, pecans)
Seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, flax)

Fresh Fruit: Adds natural sweetness and color.

Sliced banana
Strawberries
Blueberries
Mango
Kiwi
Pineapple

Creamy + Drizzle Toppings: For richness and flavor boosts.

Nut butters (peanut, almond, cashew)
Nutella or cacao spread
Honey or maple syrup
Yogurt swirls
Coconut cream

Superfood Boosters: Light nutrition add-ins.

Chia seeds
Hemp hearts
Spirulina
Goji berries
Maca powder
Bee pollen

Dessert-Inspired Toppings: For a treat-style smoothie bowl.

Toasted marshmallows (for s’mores bowls!)
Mini chocolate chips
Crushed cookies
Caramel drizzle

Best Homemade Smoothie Bowl Recipes

Now, let’s dive into how we can use the toppings above to create gorgeous and super yummy smoothie bowls to enjoy!

Acai smoothie bowl

acai bowl — The All Natural Vegan, with permission

Acai is for sure my favorite smoothie bowl base because of its bright yet deep purple color.

This bowl has the classic strawberries and bananas, but I love that it has kiwis as well, which I would normally never think to put on a smoothie bowl.

For an extra tropical touch, you can sprinkle on some coconut shreds.

These have a less sweet taste to them to balance out the sweetness of the acai and other fruit!

Get this acai bowl recipe here.

Tropical green smoothie bowl

If you don’t love the taste of green smoothies but you want all the benefits of them, give this green smoothie bowl a try!

Spinach is an incredible ingredient to use in cooking when you want some greens but want to hide the greens taste. Add some pineapple for a pop of color and double down on the green with a few kiwi slices.

To vary the texture, this bowl uses a combination of coconut flakes, seeds, and almonds for a bit of crunch.

Normally, green smoothies aren’t the most filling, but this bowl actually has tofu in it, which makes this smoothie bowl a pretty hearty breakfast option.

Get this tropical green smoothie bowl recipe here.

Peanut butter chocolate smoothie bowl

If Snickers candy bars of your favorite chocolate treat, you will absolutely love this smoothie bowl.

Peanut butter and chocolate are the ultimate duo, and I love that this bowl is a more filling twist to that dessert.

If you have a chocolate plant-based protein you love, that would be a wonderful alternative to cocoa powder.

If you choose to have this bowl as a mid-day snack, crush up a handful of pretzels to throw on top! The salty mixed with the sweet is the most satiating combo.

Get this peanut butter chocolate smoothie bowl recipe here.

Strawberry blueberry Ninja Creami smoothie bowl

Photo by Recipes From a Pantry, with permission

These bowls genuinely look like they should be front and center in a magazine!

I had no idea that flowers were edible until a few years ago, and they’re so fun to sprinkle on smoothie bowls, salads, and yogurt bowls.

The flowers used on these bowls are rose petals, which pair perfectly with the bright pink base, using strawberries, bananas, and raspberries.

Get this strawberry blueberry smoothie bowl recipe here.

Blue spirulina smoothie bowl

Isn’t that bright blue spirulina color absolutely gorgeous?! I love that this smoothie bowl gets its bold hue naturally from spirulina instead of artificial dyes. It’s such a good reminder of how fun and creative cooking can be.

Not only does this bowl look unreal, but it tastes incredible too, with its mix of sour and sweet toppings.

Lean into the moody, dramatic vibe by topping it with blueberries, blackberries, and a sprinkle of cacao pieces.

Get this blue spirulina smoothie bowl recipe here.

High protein smoothie bowl

Smoothies, smoothie bowls, and juices get a bad wrap for not being filling enough for breakfast, but it all comes down to what you make the base out of and what you top it with.

I absolutely love using coconut yogurt to give my smoothie bowls a more tropical feel and to ensure there is a bit more substance to them.

You could even add a splash of almond milk or some plant-based protein powder to the base to really bulk it up.

If you don’t like the heavy feeling after eating breakfast, smoothie bowls are a great way to get a filling meal without it really weighing you down.

Get this high-protein smoothie bowl recipe here.

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