Try this pineapple green smoothie bowl – you get your protein, greens, healthy fats and fruit all in one delicious smoothie bowl. It tastes like ice cream, but is healthier…and…as this recipe is for one, its all for you. No need to share!
If you are not into smoothie bowls, you can make this a sippable smoothie too just by adding more liquid! A fun, delicious smoothie full of nutrients that kinda feels like dessert! Holy yum, this is so gooood!
If you are not quite sure if you like green smoothies, start here with this recipe. Healthy but sweet pineapple with spinach and dates that’s very delicious. A great source of fibre and nutrient-packed.
Why you will love this healthy green smoothie bowl:
A very easy way to increase your fruit and vegetable intake. The majority of people do not meet the recommended daily intakes for fruit and vegetables – in fact, they fall quite far from it! Blending them into a smoothie bowl can be a convenient way to boost your diet. This is a nourishing, balanced recipe.
Naturally sweetened so you will actually want to drink/eat it! Obviously the most important factor here is the taste of this green smoothie. It’s sweet tasting thanks to the use of pineapple and sweet dates. You can always add something sweet as a topping too. A drizzle of honey or maple syrup or even some melted chocolate. Oh my!
Are smoothie bowls actually healthy?
Smoothie bowls absolutely can be a healthy snack or a quick breakfast or lunch if you want something light and fresh. This particular recipe is nutritionally balanced with protein, carbohydrates and fats. It provides fibre as this is a smoothie bowl, not a juice (where typically the fibres are removed from the fruit/veggies).
It really depends on what goes into the smoothie for it to be considered healthy! Keep in mind also that one specific meal/snack/recipe doesn’t make you ‘healthy’. Health is more about your overall eating pattern over a long period of time – so there’s room for smoothie bowls and plenty of other foods, too.
Smoothie bowls are a trend that I am definitely on board with. Who wouldn’t want to eat a super thick smoothie with a spoon and a ton of delicious toppings? I tend to go for acai, coconut type bowls, BUT, this pineapple one is SO good I simply cannot resist and will be making it on rotation going forward.
It is chock full (ha, no pun intended), of superfoods and antioxidants and good-for-you ingredients. Make this when you need a fun and different breakfast from your regular routine!
It’s a great way to make sure you start your day off with a good measure of protein. A well-balanced diet with proper ratios of macro nutrients (protein, healthy carbs and fats) provides all of the: energy you need to keep active throughout the day. nutrients you need for growth and repair, helping you to stay strong and healthy and help to prevent diet-related illness.
When you find your optimal balance and amounts of macro nutrients, you take a major step toward reaching your health goals and this balance has been improved in this recipe by the addition of healthy protein.
Green smoothies are an excellent way to pack a massive amount of nutrients into a glass. All of the ingredients in this smoothie bowl are brimming with health benefits. The pineapple, the spinach and even the dates. Nutrition superstars all of them.
And lately, I just can’t stop making these delicious smoothie bowls. It’s like the perfect combo. The perfect meal, really. Get YOUR day off to a delicious and nutritious start with this pineapple green smoothie bowl.
Pineapple Green Smoothie Bowl For One
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk of choice for a smoothie bowl or 1 cup for a sippable smoothie
- 1/2 banana, sliced, frozen
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, frozen
- 1 cup loosely packed baby spinach or kale leaves
- 2 dates, pitted
- 1 scoop protein or collagen peptides powder
Toppings Optional
- Chopped fresh pineapple
- Fresh berries
- Banana slices
- Chopped nuts
- Hemp seeds
- Drizzle of nut butter
- Coconut shreds
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender. Turn the blender on low speed, then gradually increase the speed. If your blender has a tamper, use it to push the fruit toward the blades. If the mixture stops moving, stop the blender and use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the blender.Blend until smooth. Serve immediately in a bowl as a smoothie bowl or in a glass as a smoothie. Top with your favorite toppings.
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