This scenario happens often: I get on a smoothie bowl kick, and I make the same one again and again and again. Same time, same place, same smoothie bowl. Tell me that this happens to you too? This berry smoothie bowl recipe is my new latest obsession. SO delicious and also husband-approved. Which means that I’m pretty sure it would be kid-approved too.
It’s easy to keep the ingredients on hand. Because frozen berries and banana make the creamy, cold base of this bowl, you can easily keep the ingredients on hand without them spoiling. It’s packed with antioxidants and other nutrients! Its flavor is hidden, but spinach adds extra vitamins to this already antioxidant-rich breakfast. If you top it with hemp seeds or walnuts, it will also give you a good dose of omega-3s. You could eat this as a healthy breakfast or lunch, but I also love it for dessert.
Smoothie bowls are very trendy at the moment. Sometimes I wake up and need a healthy fix in the morning and instead of reaching for the toast and chocolate spread, my solution is this beauty. No straw required, a smoothie bowl is enjoyed with a spoon, like a sweet soup with plenty of tasty and crunchy toppings.
A mix made in heaven banana, berries, protein powder and almond butter come together beautifully and make a delicious breakfast any morning of the week, in the blink of an eye.
If you are looking for a healthy breakfast that not only tastes great but is also guaranteed to keep you full and happy for hours, this recipe is it! Ready in just 5 minutes, this smoothie bowl is perfect for any time of day. Its packed with antioxidants, healthy fats, and fiber, making it a super yummy, easy, boost to your day!
Smoothie bowls are similar to smoothies but tend to be thicker, so they are ‘eaten’ rather than drunk. If you love smoothie bowls like I do, you will love this beauty. Waking up in the morning is always better with a delicious breakfast. But why settle for the same old cereal when you can make something a bit special?
People sometimes question whether a smoothie bowl is healthy. Well, let me tell you, smoothie and smoothie bowls absolutely CAN be a healthy choice – so long as they are what is considered a balanced meal!
The idea of a balanced meal is one that contains – 40% carbohydrates, 30% protein, 30% healthy fats. If its unbalanced, such as when you have a high amount of carbohydrates, little protein or healthy fat, it is not so healthy and will spike your blood sugar level for hours.
Balanced meals have a less severe effect on our blood sugar levels so after eating, our hunger hormone leptin decreases, and the appetite-suppressing hormone ghrelin is raised. This allows us to stay full for longer, and get on with our day without searching for a snack every half hour.
Smoothies and bowls that provide a balanced nutrient profile ARE a healthy choice. They will keep you fuller for longer, provide you with a variety of vitamins and minerals to nourish your cells, and maintain steady blood sugar levels to keep you functioning at your very best!
Sometimes people even question the high calorie nature of a smoothie or smoothie bowl. Ah, the calorie debacle. Let’s clear this one up.
Calories are a measure of energy. Just like centimetres are the measurement units for the length of a table, calories are the measurement units for the energy in the food we eat. But what does this actually mean?
Our bodies are constantly using energy – even when we are laying at rest, the basic metabolic processes in our body need energy to keep functioning. Then, when we are going about our days, working, exercising, even just standing – our need for energy increases.
Food is the fuel for our bodies – so eating provides us with this energy. Keeping in mind the balanced meal idea, it is crucial to understand that different macronutrients (proteins, fats, and carbohydrates) have different caloric values and different effects on our bodies.
Protein and fats will keep you fuller for longer whereas carbohydrates provide a shorter and sharper source of energy. So despite the caloric content, a balanced smoothie bowl like this one will keep you full and satisfied until your next meal!
Also, remember that food has much more value than just energy – it is hydrating, contains essential nutrients, provides you with mental clarity, maintains blood sugar levels, strengthens your bones, reduces out of control food cravings, boosts your immune system, and satisfies your SOUL! So keep in mind:
Calories = energy.
Calories ≠ great health outcomes.
Smoothie Bowl Topping Ideas: For my superfood smoothie bowl toppings, I use coconut flakes, hemp seeds, whole blueberries, and crushed freeze dried strawberries. Freeze dried strawberries are a new-to-me ingredient, but – um, wow – I’m hooked on them.
They have such an amazing concentrated strawberry flavor. If you can’t find them, skip ’em, but they are definitely a fun ingredient to seek out. Other good topping options would be almonds, walnuts, chia seeds, coconut shreds or your favorite granola.
A reader review: “I love having this smoothie bowl for breakfast. It’s healthy, satisfying, and keeps me full all morning. I love that it tastes like dessert but it’s actually good for me”.
Mixed Berry Superfood Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed berries, frozen
- 1 banana, sliced, frozen
- Splashes of coconut milk (enough to get blender moving)
- 2 scoops protein or collagen peptides powder
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- Handful of spinach
- 3 dates
Topping Options
- Fresh fruit or berries
- Chopped nuts
- Hemp seeds
- Coconut flakes
- Freeze dried berries
- Drizzle nut butter
Instructions
- Add berries ,banana, coconut milk, protein powder, almond butter, spinach and dates to a blender. Blend until smooth and divide between two bowls.Top bowls with kiwi, berries, almonds, hemp hearts or your choice of toppings.
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