Set up a DIY smoothie bar at your next breakfast, brunch, or special gathering, and impress your guests with individual smoothies catered to their personal tastes! This simple guide will show you the tips and tricks to setting up the easiest and best smoothie board. It makes entertaining a breeze!
Pineapple: slice it lengthwise in half and then cut out the core. Carefully cut the pineapple from the sides and then cut into tidbits that you will fill in the pineapple bowl.
Mango: Cut the “cheek” of the mango (the widest side) and then score it. Use a spoon to scoop them out when ready.
Kiwi: Slice in half and then use a spoon to go around the edges, peeling the skin off. Then cut them into slices.
Strawberries: Cut the tops off and if you wish, cut them in half or quarter them.
Banana: carefully peel it without fully taking the peel off. Remove the top 1/3 of the peel so that you can see the banana but it is still sitting in the remaining peel. Slice it.
Limes: Slice into wedges if you would like to throw it into your smoothie, cut it in half you just want to squeeze the juice.
Prepare veggies:
Cucumbers: Peel if desired, and slice.
Mint: wash, dry, and tear off what you would like to use.
Spinach: wash and dry, and place a few handfuls in a bowl.
Composing Board
Place add-ins (if desired) into little bowls.
Place yogurt into bowls.
Pour liquids into 16-ounce glass containers or jars.
Arrange your board. Start with your largest fruit, the pineapple as the center. Then arrange the add-in jars so that they are spaced out and can be surrounded with the ingredients they would pair well with. Pair the green foods with the matcha, the strawberries with the chia seeds, and the chocolate protein powder with the banana.
Serve immediately with recipe ideas!
Notes
Smoothie Inspiration:
Green Smoothie
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 handful spinach
1/2 mini cucumber
1/2 kiwi
1/2-1 teaspoon matcha powder
1/2 cup vanilla almond milk
Tropical Strawberry
1/2 cup strawberry yogurt
1/4 mango
4 mint leaves
6 strawberries
1/2-1 teaspoon chia seeds
1/2 cup orange juice
Chocolate Banana
1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
1 handful spinach
1/2 banana
1 small handful blueberries
1 small handful pineapple
1-2 teaspoons chocolate protein powder
1/2 cup milk
Other notes:
When using fresh fruit, add a handful of ice cubes to each smoothie to thicken it. If you use frozen fruit, you can omit the ice.
Nutrition information is for one green smoothie.
Servings listed as four, but recipe can be scaled to whatever size is needed.