The Story & Intro
There’s something magical about Halloween mornings. The air is cooler, the leaves are crunchier, and the creativity in the kitchen? Oh, it’s alive! As someone who grew up in the sun-drenched hills of Crete, Halloween wasn’t a big thing when I was a child. But after moving and spending time with friends who celebrated it with wild joy, I fell in love with the idea of spooky fun in the kitchen especially in the morning when kids are most excited.
That’s how these Monster Smoothie Bowls decorated with fruit “eyes” were born. One Halloween morning, I wanted something festive but still healthy before we dove into the sweets later in the day. My idea? Turn a simple smoothie bowl into a monster face! With fruit for eyes, banana teeth, kiwi tongues, and berries for hair suddenly breakfast became an edible art project.
The best part? It’s endlessly customizable and totally kid-approved. Whether you’re sneaking in spinach or going all in on tropical fruit, these Monster Smoothie Bowls with fruit “eyes” are the perfect mix of creepy and cute. Plus, they’re packed with vitamins, fiber, and energy to fuel your little goblins for trick-or-treating later.
Let’s get blending and make breakfast scary good.
Table of Contents
Ingredients
Makes 2 smoothie bowls
Smoothie Base (choose your monster color!):
Green Monster:
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup spinach
- ½ cup frozen mango
- ½ avocado (optional)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt
- ½ cup almond milk (or any milk)
Purple Monster:
- 1 frozen banana
- ¾ cup frozen blueberries
- ½ cup frozen blackberries
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup almond milk
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
Fruit “Eyes” and Decorations:
- Banana slices
- Blueberries or black grapes (for eyeballs)
- Kiwis (for tongues or slime)
- Strawberries (cut into tongues or hair)
- Apple slices (for fangs or mouths)
- Chia seeds or mini chocolate chips (for pupils)
- Nut butter or yogurt (for glueing pieces)
Step-by-Step: How to Make Monster Smoothie Bowls
1. Blend your smoothie base
Choose your monster color! Add all smoothie base ingredients into a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust the texture by adding a little more milk if it’s too thick.
Pro tip: You want the smoothie to be thick enough to hold fruit decorations on top—think soft-serve ice cream texture.
2. Pour into bowls
Divide the smoothie into two wide bowls. Use a spoon to spread the surface evenly. This is your monster’s “face.”
3. Create fruit “eyes”
- Place 2–3 banana slices as the whites of the eyes.
- Add a blueberry or grape in the center for the eyeball.
- Stick a tiny chocolate chip or chia seed in the center to make it extra googly.
- You can make one big eye, three eyes, or uneven eyes get creative!
4. Decorate your monster’s face
This is where the fun begins:
- Use kiwi slices for long, green tongues.
- Add strawberry slices as bloody tongues or messy hair.
- Apple slices can become fangs or sharp teeth.
- Sprinkle seeds or coconut shreds for “fur” or creepy texture.
Let your kids design their own monster faces some will be silly, others scary, and some just downright hilarious.
5. Serve immediately
Serve the bowls right away while they’re fresh and cold. Grab a spoon and dig into your fruity, freaky creation!
Serving & Pairing Ideas
These Monster Smoothie Bowls decorated with fruit eyes are perfect for:
- Halloween breakfast
- Brunch buffets
- After-school snacks
- Healthy treat alternatives during spooky season
Pair with:
- Whole-grain toast with nut butter
- Pumpkin spice muffins
- A side of boiled eggs with “cracked shell” designs
- Halloween-themed yogurt parfaits
And don’t forget a warm cup of herbal tea or some spooky green juice to sip on while you enjoy your monster masterpiece!
Conclusion
These Monster Smoothie Bowls with fruit “eyes” are a great way to celebrate Halloween without starting the day with a sugar crash. They’re playful, packed with nutrients, and irresistibly fun for both kids and adults. What I love most is how they bring people together you’ll laugh while creating them, share smiles while eating them, and maybe even sneak in a few veggies without anyone noticing!