Manuka Honey Berry Green Smoothie Bowl

Name: Manuka Honey Berry Green Smoothie Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 bowls
Ingredients: 1 medium banana (ripe and frozen for creaminess); 150 g mixed frozen berries (berries like blueberries, raspberries and strawberries); 1 cup baby spinach (mild flavour, packed with greens); 250 ml unsweetened oat milk (or your preferred plant milk); 150 g natural yoghurt (use Greek or thick NZ-style yoghurt for richness); 2 tbsp Manuka honey (use an MGO-rated Manuka honey for best flavour); 1 tbsp chia seeds (for texture and omega-3s); 30 g rolled oats (lightly toasted if you like extra crunch); 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated, optional for a zing)

A gut-friendly, Instagram-ready smoothie bowl sweetened with Manuka honey

Bright, creamy smoothie bowl combining frozen berries, banana and baby spinach, naturally sweetened with MGO-rated Manuka honey. Topped with oats, chia and extra honey for crunch and glossy finish — a trending breakfast or post-workout bowl that’s quick to make and great for sharing.

Lisa

June 16, 20260 comments

Timing

Cook Time: PT0M

Prep Time: PT10M

Total Time: PT10M

Active Time: PT08M

Ingredients

medium

banana

(Notes: ripe and frozen for creaminess)

150

mixed frozen berries

(Notes: berries like blueberries, raspberries and strawberries)

cup

baby spinach

(Notes: mild flavour, packed with greens)

250

unsweetened oat milk

(Notes: or your preferred plant milk)

150

natural yoghurt

(Notes: use Greek or thick NZ-style yoghurt for richness)

tbsp

Manuka honey

(Notes: use an MGO-rated Manuka honey for best flavour)

tbsp

chia seeds

(Notes: for texture and omega-3s)

rolled oats

(Notes: lightly toasted if you like extra crunch)

tsp

fresh ginger

(Notes: grated, optional for a zing)

Instructions

Step 1

Add the frozen banana, mixed frozen berries, baby spinach, oat milk and natural yoghurt to a blender. Add the grated ginger if using and 2 tbsp Manuka honey.

Tip: Use a frozen banana to keep the bowl thick and creamy — if blender struggles, add a splash more oat milk.

Step 2

Blend on high in 30–60 second bursts, scraping down the sides as needed, until you reach a thick, scoopable texture. Aim for a spoon-stable consistency rather than a pourable smoothie.

Tip: Pulse first to break up the frozen fruit, then blend continuously to avoid overheating the motor.

Timing: PT01M

Step 3

Divide the smoothie between two bowls. Sprinkle each bowl with rolled oats and chia seeds, add a handful of fresh berries if you have them, and finish with a generous drizzle of Manuka honey over the top.

Tip: Drizzling the honey in a thin stream gives a glossy, photo-ready finish — warm the honey slightly in a spoon if it's very thick.

Step 4

Serve immediately and enjoy as a nutrient-packed breakfast or snack. Leftovers will thicken further; stir in a splash of oat milk to loosen if needed.

Tip: For extra protein, add a scoop of vanilla plant protein or a tablespoon of nut butter to the blender.