Martha Stewart Berry-Banana Kefir Bowl

Martha Stewart Berry-Banana Kefir Bowl is a thick, creamy smoothie bowl with frozen strawberries, tart kefir and sliced bananas that comes together in 5 minutes. It's an easy quick breakfast for busy mornings, summer brunch or a light snack, and it's a no-cook blender recipe.

Blend the strawberries and kefir until the mixture turns thick and completely smooth, adding a splash more kefir only if the blades stall. Stop too early and you get icy chunks instead of that spoonable, creamy base.

Martha's version uses tangy kefir instead of the usual milk or yogurt, which gives the bowl a tart, probiotic-rich base. A spoonful of date syrup sweetens it gently, and a dusting of cocoa powder on top adds a bittersweet finish that most berry bowls skip.

Martha Stewart Berry-Banana Kefir Bowl

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Course: BreakfastCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

3

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking timeminutes

Calories

150

kcal

Frozen strawberries and kefir blend into a thick, tart, spoonable base that holds its shape in the bowl. Banana slices, crunchy granola and a dusting of cocoa add texture and a bittersweet finish.

Ingredients

• 10 ounces frozen strawberries (2 ¼ cups)
  

• 1 cup unsweetened whole-milk kefir
  

• 1 tablespoon date syrup, plus more for serving
  

• Sliced bananas, for topping
  

• Granola, for topping
  

• Unsweetened cocoa powder, for topping
  

Directions

• Blend the base: Add 10 ounces frozen strawberries, 1 cup kefir and 1 tablespoon date syrup to a food processor or high-powered blender. Puree until thick and smooth, adding a little more kefir if the mixture is too stiff to blend.
• Check the texture: Stop the blender and scrape down the sides once or twice, so no icy bits hide near the blades. The base should look like soft-serve and hold a spoon upright.
• Top and serve: Divide the mixture among bowls and top with sliced bananas and granola. Then dust with unsweetened cocoa powder and drizzle on a little more date syrup before serving.

Tools for this recipe

• Vitamix E310 blender, Cuisinart 14-cup food processor, OXO silicone spatula set. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

FAQs

Can I use buttermilk instead of kefir?

Yes, buttermilk works as a straight swap in this recipe. It has a similar tang, though the bowl will be a little thinner, so add it gradually while blending.

Can I make this Berry-Banana Kefir Bowl ahead of time?

It tastes best right after blending, while the base is thick and cold. If you must prep ahead, freeze the blended base in a covered container, then let it soften for 10 minutes and stir before topping.

Can I use other fruit besides strawberries?

Frozen raspberries, blueberries or mixed berries all blend the same way. Keep the fruit frozen, because that is what makes the bowl thick instead of runny.

What can I use instead of date syrup?

Honey or maple syrup both work in the same amount. Taste the base first, since ripe strawberries and the banana toppings add plenty of sweetness on their own.

Why is my bowl too thin?

The most common cause is adding too much kefir at once or using partly thawed berries. Blend in a few more frozen strawberries to thicken it back up.