A smoothie bowl is a thick, spoonable blend of fruit, and often vegetables, similar to a smoothie but too thick to drink through a straw, served in a bowl and topped with fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, granola, or coconut flakes. The trend traces back to the açaí bowl, invented in Brazil in the 1980s and brought to Southern California health and surf culture in the early 2000s, from which the broader smoothie bowl format grew. The base is typically blended from frozen fruit, leafy greens, nut butter, seeds, and yogurt or a plant-based milk until thick, then topped for texture and visual appeal. It's a nutrient-dense breakfast or snack that's easily adapted to different diets; common versions include fruit-forward bowls with banana, berries, or mango, and green bowls built on spinach or kale.