Green Machine Smoothie Bowl
You know what’s better than a smoothie? A smoothie in a bowl, made with sweet berries, creamy almond butter and hidden greens in the form of kale or spinach.Smoothies are a great way to load up on fruits and veggies which, by nature have many of the essential vitamins and nutrients your body needs to feel full and healthy. I personally enjoy smoothies because they can be eaten on-the-go, but when I have the time to sit down and eat breakfast, whether it’s at the kitchen table or at my desk, I always opt for a smoothie bowl because it allows me to add an assortment of flavorful and healthful toppings that just can’t be enjoyed through a straw.If you really want to make a smoothie more meal-like and special, thicken that sucker up and pour it into a bowl! Not only do smoothie bowl toppings make things a little more fun, but they also take a slightly-filling smoothie into the actual-meal category.Smoothie bowls satisfy us better than their drinkable counterparts, too, because you can eat them with a spoon. They feel more like a legit meal,particularly when covered with our favorite smoothie toppings.Frozen bananas provide a super creamy texture, while berries, avocado and greens provide plenty of plant goodness. Chia seeds thicken the mixture and are great for nourishing fatty acids and coconut milk helps to blend the whole thing together.People sometimes ask, are smoothie bowls actually healthy?I say you betcha. Smoothie bowls are every bit as healthy as regular smoothies. They are loaded with fruit, and as long as you keep the toppings healthy, too, they are maybe even more healthy than old-fashioned, through-a-straw smoothies because they are delivering even more fiber and good fat and protein. One of the best things about this smoothie bowl recipe is that it’s more a template than a recipe. You can play around with the ingredients all you want. For me, the toppings are always the best part of the smoothie bowl because it allows for creativity! I like adding fresh fruit and wholesome cacao nibs and hemp seeds for a little added crunch, but feel free to top your bowl with whatever tastes good to you!Create your own masterpiece as your go-to smoothie bowl with its own perfect soft serve like texture. You can enjoy a delicious healthy dessert like treat for breakfast, lunch or a snack, colorful, tasty and easy to make. If you are preparing this recipe for breakfast, the nutritious combo of protein and healthy fats can set you up for a productive day and prevent mid-morning donut cravings.
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 1 banana, sliced frozen
- 1 cup kale or spinach (fresh, or ½ cup frozen)
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen berries
- 1/4 cup coconut or any milk
- 1 tablespoon almond (or any other nut) butter
- Scoop protein or collagen powder
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Toppings
- Fresh fruit
- Chopped nuts
- Seeds like hemp, sunflower
- Shredded coconut
- Granola
- Dollop of whipped coconut cream - recipe below in notes
Instructions
- Place banana, greens, berries, milk, nut butter, protein powder, honey and chia seeds into your blender and blend until smooth and creamy.Scoop into a serving bowl and sprinkle with toppings of your choice and serve immediately.
Notes
Add even more nutrition and healthy qualities to many other dishes with nutrient-dense, fluffy, delicious, whipped coconut cream. Packed with healthy fats, tons of other good stuff and amazing flavour to help support a healthy, fit body.
Go here for the simple recipe: Whipped Coconut Cream
