Sure, we’ve all heard of smoothies. But have you heard of the new trend smoothie bowls? There’s really nothin’ to it, it’s basically what it sounds like it is—a smoothie in a bowl—although, I’ve come to learn there are two distinct differences between the classic smoothie and the modern smoothie bowl. The smoothie bowl is typically a thicker consistency, and the smoothie bowl has a variety of fun toppings, such as strawberries, hemp seeds, chia seeds, and banana slices (more ideas below).
As I mentioned, having a thick consistency is key when making your smoothie bowl. This is achieved by using frozen ingredients, typically frozen bananas and/or berries, and blending at a low speed. A thick smoothie bowl is a delicious, nutrient-rich breakfast or snack that you can make in a few minutes, so it’s perfect for those times when you need something in a hurry. The options of ingredients and toppings are endless.
The name of the game when it comes to smoothie bowls is experimentation. What herbs, fruits or veggies have you been wanting to consume more? Inject them into your smoothie bowls! The recipes below serve more as a starting point, so go with your gut! Without belaboring much more on what a smoothie bowl is, let’s just get right into some recipes. Comment below with your favorite smoothie bowl recipes.
How to Make a smoothie bowl:
- Place all ingredients into your blender.
- Blend on low until you’ve achieved a smooth and thick consistency. Scrape the sides of the blender as needed.
- Pour into a bowl.
- Add garnishes of choice.
Blueberry Acai Smoothie Bowl
- 1 cup frozen organic blueberries
- 1 frozen organic banana
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 organic avocado
- 1 Tbsp. raw, local honey
- 1 Tbsp. organic acai powder
- Recommended garnish: coconut flakes, sliced almonds, blueberries, chia seeds
Protein-Packed Smoothie Bowl with Chocolate & Peanut Butter
- 2 frozen organic bananas
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 cup organic roasted cacao powder
- 1/2 cup organic peanut butter
- 2 Tbsp. organic hemp seeds
- 1 Tbsp. organic maca powder
- 1 Tbsp. raw, local honey
- Recommended garnish: roasted cacao nibs, coconut flakes, granola, bananas, hemp seeds
Tropical Mango Smoothie Bowl
- 1 cup frozen organic mango slices
- 1 frozen organic banana
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 organic avocado
- 1 Tbsp. raw, local honey
- Recommended garnish: granola, sliced strawberries, sliced bananas, coconut flakes
Strawberry Banana Smoothie bowl
- 1 cup frozen organic strawberries
- 1 organic frozen banana
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 cup organic yogurt
- 1 Tbsp. organic maqui berry powder
- Recommended garnish: sliced banana, sliced strawberries and hemp seeds
superGreen Smoothie Bowl
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
- 1/2 cup frozen mango
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1 cup organic spinach
- 1/2 cup organic kale
- 1/2 almond butter
- 1 Tbsp. organic spirulina powder
- 1 Tbsp. organic chlorella powder
- Recommended garnish: blackberries, blueberries and chia seeds
vitamin c Smoothie Bowl with berries
- 1 cup frozen organic strawberries
- 1 cup frozen organic blackberries
- 1 cup frozen organic blueberries
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1 Tbsp. organic acerola berry powder
- Recommended garnish: sliced banana, coconut flakes, kiwi, granola, chia seeds
Nutrient-Dense Toppings for a Smoothie Bowl:
- Acai berry powder
- Acerola berry powder
- Barley grass powder
- Beet root powder
- Camu camu powder
- Chia seeds
- Chlorella
- Cinnamon powder
- Coconut flakes
- Cranberry powder
- Flax seeds
- Garcinia fruit powder
- Hemp seeds
- Hibiscus powder
- Maca powder
- Maqui berry powder
- Moringa leaf powder
- Nettle leaf powder
- Raw cacao powder
- Roasted cacao nibs
- Roasted cacao powder
- Sea buckthorn fruit powder
- Spinach powder
- Spirulina powder
- Turmeric root powder
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