You wanted a smoothie bowl, but your toppings are sinking. Sound familiar? The usual place to start is the balance of frozen fruit and liquid. Adding more blue spirulina powder isn't the fix for a runny bowl.

This blue spirulina smoothie bowl idea uses AimGrow Blue Spirulina 50g, frozen banana, and a splash of your usual milk or plant drink. Follow the powder's package directions for the amount to use.

Start with less liquid than a drinking smoothie

For a small bowl, try 1–2 sliced frozen bananas and a few tablespoons of liquid to begin with. These are flexible kitchen starting amounts, not a tested product recipe. Use a blender designed to handle frozen fruit and follow its instructions.

If the mixture won't move, stop the blender and scrape down the sides with the power off. Add another small splash of liquid if needed. Don't keep pouring until the mixture becomes a drink unless that's what you want.

When should you add blue spirulina?

Measure the powder according to your package. Mix it with a little of your recipe's liquid first, then add it to the banana base and blend to distribute it evenly. Keep that little bit of liquid within your total, rather than adding a whole extra cup.

The goal is a texture you can eat with a spoon. A thick base may settle slowly rather than pouring in a thin stream. Different blenders and banana sizes behave differently, so adjust gradually.

What if your smoothie bowl is too runny?

If your blender allows it, blend in a little more frozen banana. If you'd rather not make a bigger portion, pour it into a glass and enjoy it as a smoothie. Next time, start with less liquid. There's no need to waste a good breakfast because it changed format.

For a bowl that's too thick, add liquid a spoonful at a time. Keep utensils out while the blender is running.

Add toppings after you finish blending

Banana slices, a little granola, and coconut are an easy place to start. You don't need perfectly straight rows. Scatter them on, grab a spoon, and leave the elaborate food styling for another morning.

Looking for a drink instead? Try our simple blue spirulina banana smoothie. Same general breakfast idea, different texture.

Images are AI-generated serving ideas based on AimGrow packaging. Food colour and texture will vary with your ingredients.