Happy Saturday! I definitely do not think of myself as a runner. I don’t really enjoy running or feel like I am particularly good at it. However, when RunDisney announced their virtual 5K races for this summer, I thought it would be a fun way to motivate myself to get moving. I especially liked that since it’s on your own time, it’s okay if you walk it. The theme for this year’s races are park attractions, with the first one being the Mad Tea Party. In honor of completing the first race, I made this Cheshire Cat Smoothie Bowl. Made with fresh blueberries, strawberries, and orange juice, this striped smoothie bowl is topped with a fresh banana cat grin!
Smoothies are some of my favorite healthy snacks. I love the fruit flavors and how refreshing it feels to have one after a workout or on a hot day. My favorite smoothies have fresh fruit, juice, and ice. I just adapted that for this smoothie bowl. Technically, you’ll be making two smoothies, one blueberry-banana and one strawberry-banana and then combining them into one bowl to make the striped Cheshire Cat pattern.
First, prepare your banana cat grin. I recommend starting with this because once you have the smoothies made, you’ll want to move quickly with the decoration so the smoothie stays cold. To make the smile, I first cut a banana into round slices. I then used a half moon shaped cookie cutter to help me assemble the slices into a smile shape. You can also do this freehand, I just found having a cookie cutter helpful to shape it. When the smoothies are ready, you’ll need to slide the banana smile onto the top of the bowl so assemble it on a cutting board or piece of parchment paper so that you can transfer it easily.
To make the smoothies, first combine the ice cubes, fresh strawberries, juice, and one banana into a blender. I used orange-pineapple juice, but you can use regular orange juice, apple juice, or another kind that you might have. Blend until smooth and then transfer the smoothie to a liquid measuring cup. This will make it easier to pour into the bowl later. Wash the blender and repeat the smoothie making process with the ice cubes, fresh blueberries, juice , and banana. Blend until smooth and transfer to a second liquid measuring cup.
To assemble the bowl, pour about half of the strawberry-banana smoothie into the bowl. Then, add stripes by pouring the blueberry-banana smoothie on top of the strawberry-banana smoothie. Use a spoon to adjust the stripes as needed.
Add the banana grin by sliding the sliced banana into the bottom half of the bowl.
Enjoy this Cheshire Cat Smoothie Bowl! If you also completed the 5K, congrats!
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Cheshire Cat Smoothie Bowl
Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, this strawberry blueberry Cheshire Cat smoothie bowl is topped with a fresh banana cat grin!
Ingredients
Strawberry Banana
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 banana
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 4 ice cubes
Blueberry Banana
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 banana
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 4 ice cubes
Decoration
- 1 banana
Instructions
Cheshire Cat Banana Grin
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Cut a banana into round slices.
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On a cutting board, layer and arrange the slices into a half moon shape and set aside until ready to decorate.
Smoothie Bowl
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Place the strawberries, banana, juice, and ice cubes in a blender and blend until smooth.
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Transfer to a liquid measuring cup and place in the refrigerator.
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Rinse out blender.
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Place the blueberries, banana, juce, and ice cubes in a blender and blend until smooth.
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Transfer to a liquid measuring cup.
Assembly
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Pour half of the strawberry smoothie into a bowl. Add stripes by pouring the blueberry smoothie in lines on top of the strawberry smoothie.
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Slide the arranged banana smile into the smoothie bowl. Use a spoon to make any adjustments.