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This Cashew Cookie Dough Smoothie Bowl is thick, creamy, and easy to make. It’s a gorgeous banana, strawberry, Pitaya smoothie bowl that is topped with homemade plant-based cashew chocolate chip cookie dough, chocolate covered chia seeds, and cacao nibs. This dessert smoothie bowl will satisfy your sweet tooth and is the perfect breakfast treat!

White bowl filled with a strawberry, Pitaya, and banana smoothie. Topped with cashew chocolate chip cookie dough.

If you love cookie dough, then you’ll love this smoothie bowl. This healthy Cashew Cookie Dough Smoothie Bowl is creamy, delicious, and tastes like a dessert. It’s made with just a few simple ingredients and has the most beautiful pink color. Plus, this smoothie bowl is the perfect breakfast or snack to get you through your day!

Key ingredients

This recipe needs a few ingredients to make the most perfect creamy smoothie bowl.

For the smoothie bowl base

Pitaya: Also known as dragon fruit, is the key ingredient to make this recipe bright pink!
Strawberries: I love using strawberries to enhance the color of this recipe and it complements the Pitaya nicely.
Banana: A frozen banana adds more sweetness and creaminess to this smoothie bowl.
Cashew butter: I used cashew butter, but you can use any nut butter that you enjoy.
Non-dairy milk: You only need a little liquid to blend, since it is a smoothie bowl. I used unsweetened cashew milk, but you can use any type of milk that you enjoy.
Flaxseeds: Flaxseeds are loaded with nutrients, high in omega-3 fats, rich in dietary fiber, and you can’t even taste them. They are completely optional, so no problem if you don’t have them…yet!

For the cashew cookie dough topping

Almond flour: I used almond flour for the base of this cookie dough recipe.
Cashew butter: To maintain the cashew theme, but you can use any nut butter.
Vanilla extract: Just a little, but you can totally omit.
Maple syrup: To add to the sweetness.
Dark chocolate chips: It wouldn’t be cookie dough, if there weren’t any chocolate chips. Be sure your chocolate chips are dairy-free.

First, make the cookie dough. Add all the cookie dough ingredients in a medium bowl and stir together until dough forms. You can place the cookie dough in fridge while you prepare the smoothie or leave it at room temperature.

Next, add all the smoothie ingredients to your blender. Start off by adding a 1/4 cup of non-dairy milk and add more if needed. The texture should be thick.

Transfer the smoothie into a bowl and top with cookie dough, chocolate covered chia seeds, and cacao nibs.

Tips for making the perfect smoothie bowl

To make the perfect smoothie bowl, make sure to follow these tips!

Use frozen fruit to achieve a thick consistency.
Start off by only adding 1/4 cup of non-dairy milk and only add more if needed.
Use a high-speed blender, with a tamper, to ensure that your smoothie bowl achieves a thick and creamy texture.
Place your serving bowl in the freezer before you begin preparing this recipe and remove it when smoothie is ready. This will ensure that your smoothie bowl stays cold as you enjoy it.

Where do you find pitaya?

Pitaya, also known as Dragon fruit, has the most vibrant pink color. Pitaya can be found in majority of health stores, like Whole Foods. It comes in frozen packs, already portioned out, so all you have to do is take out of the pack and add to your blender.

Fresh versus frozen fruit

The key to making smoothie bowls is using frozen fruit. By adding frozen fruits to your smoothies, you will achieve a thicker result, so that you can add toppings, without them sinking. Also, don’t add too much liquid, because it is a smoothie bowl after all. I usually start with 1/4 cup of milk and then add more, if needed, until I reach the desired thickness.

Smoothie bowl Q/As

Can I make it a smoothie?

Absolutely! This smoothie bowl can be as thick or as thin as you desire. Increase the liquid to make it a smoothie.

Can I add protein powder?

Yes! To increase the protein content of this smoothie bowl, add a scoop of your favorite protein powder. I recommend using a vanilla flavor for this smoothie bowl recipe.

What can I use if I don’t have cashew butter?

No cashew butter? No problem. Substitute cashew butter with your favorite nut butter.

Can I make this smoothie bowl banana free?

Certainly, replace the frozen banana with a 1/2 cup of frozen cauliflower.

Can I make this smoothie bowl in advance?

Unfortunately, no. I do not recommend making this Cashew Cookie Smoothie Bowl in advance. However, you can definitely prep all the ingredients, the night before, by adding them to a zip lock bag. That way, in the morning, all you need to do is add the ingredients, along with non-dairy milk, to your blender.

White bowl filled with a strawberry, Pitaya, and banana smoothie. Topped with cashew chocolate chip cookie dough and has a spoon in it.

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