I’ve been drinking green smoothies for breakfast for many years now.

There’s a certain sense of accomplishment that comes with working out and getting in two servings each of fruit and vegetables before 10 a.m.

But have you heard the new thing about smoothies? You can put them in BOWLS. Yes, bowls. Why, you ask? Because you can make them into even more of a complete meal with the simple addition of a few blend-in ingredients and toppings. Count me in!

This smoothie bowl recipe is absolutely delicious. Plus, it’s simple (as always), requiring just 10 minutes to make, and entirely customizable. This is a base recipe providing a basic round-up of ingredients for you to start with so you can then experiment and make this bowl your own.

The basic idea, in my opinion, is to make a slightly thicker, more nutritionally dense smoothie (with things like avocado and nut butter) and then top it with some game-changing ingredients, like coconut, hemp seeds, granola, nut butters and so on. You get the drift. Basically, anything in your pantry that will take your smoothie from tide-me-over snack to seriously-substantial meal.

My ideal green smoothie bowl has:

Super bright green color (achieved with lighter-colored berries and loads of greens)
Nut butter and protein powder for extra protein
Avocado for healthy fats and richness
Hemp or flaxseeds for fiber
And natural sweetness and creaminess from frozen bananas

When it comes to toppings, a few of my favorites include:

Roasted unsalted sunflower seeds
Homemade Granola
Coconut sheds
Fresh berries
Hemp seeds

I also think coconut butter, peanut butter, or even whipped coconut cream would be amazing! Dream big, people – the options are endless.

This green smoothie bowl is the ultimate in balance and flavor, with the healthy fats from the avocado, protein from the milk and protein powder, natural sweetness from the banana and pineapple, and the nutrient power boost from the spinach! The combination of ingredients makes for the creamiest texture and a great way to get in an extra dose of vegetables.

Spinach is such a versatile green and blends flawlessly into smoothies without impacting the taste. It is ultra, nutrient-dense, and an excellent source of fiber, folate, zinc, calcium, and vitamins A, C, and K, B vitamins, and antioxidants. Adding spinach into your smoothie bowl is an easy way to add extra vegetables to your daily intake.

The ingredients for this smoothie bowl are simple, fresh, and nutrient-dense. It’s a lush breakfast (or lunch) packed with nutrients, and whirled up into the perfect creamy, delicious green smoothie bowl base ready for all of your favorite toppings! Such a powerful start to the day.

Nutritious Green Protein Smoothie Bowl For One

This green smoothie bowl is nutrient packed with healthy fats, protein, and energizing carbohydrates without compromising on flavor! Pack yours with tons of customised toppings for the healthiest and easiest way to turn a smoothie into a real meal.

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword avocado green smoothie bowl, clean eating breakfast, clean eating dessert or snack, clean green smoothie bowl, healthy green smoothie recipe, nutritious green protein smoothie bowl for one, single serve smoothie bowl

Servings 1

Ingredients

• 1/2 banana, sliced, frozen
• 1/2 cup pineapple or mango chunks, frozen
• 1/2 avocado, peeled, pitted
• 1/2 cup milk of choice
• 1 cup packed spinach or ½ cup of frozen spinach
• 1 scoop protein or collagen peptides powder
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• Add ingredients to the blender.

  Blend on high until smooth.

  Pour smoothie into a bowl and add toppings (if desired).

  Serve and enjoy!

  Recipe Notes: If you are having difficulty getting your spinach to blend completely, try blending the milk with the spinach first, then add the remaining ingredients.

  To achieve the thickest smoothie bowl: Use as many frozen ingredients as possible. Use a high powered blender. Use as little liquid as possible.

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