In the market for a vegan or gluten free breakfast recipe? A smoothie bowl will hit the mark. The combinations and possibilities are endless and it’s a simple twist on the green smoothies we’ve all been blending up and drinking down for a few years now. Green smoothies (and now smoothie bowls) are a great way to get in fruits and veggies early in your day and they taste delicious too! When making your smoothie into a smoothie bowl, you can add denser ingredients and end up with a thicker consistency – without struggling to get it to be…well, drinkable. Toss some of your favorite toppings on top and voila! Aren’t they visually stunning too? Double perk!
Ingredients
SMOOTHIE
1/4 ripe avocado
2 medium ripe bananas, previously sliced and frozen
1 cup fresh or frozen mixed berries (organic when possible) – use strawberries/raspberries for a greener smoothie, darker berries for a purple smoothie
2 large handfuls spinach (organic when possible)
1 small handful kale (organic when possible), large stems removed
1 1/2 – 2 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk (will depend on if your berries are frozen)
1 Tbsp flax seed meal
Optional: 2 Tbsp salted creamy almond or peanut butter
TOPPINGS
Roasted unsalted sunflower seeds
Granola
Raw or roasted nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts, etc.)
Shredded unsweetened coconut
Fresh berries
Hemp seeds
Instructions
– Add all smoothie ingredients to a blender and blend until creamy and smooth. Add more almond milk (or water) to thin.
– Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more ripe banana (or maple syrup) for added sweetness, more spinach for a bright green hue, or almond milk for creaminess.
– For a green smoothie I used strawberries, which let the green color come through more. For a purple bowl I used darker berries (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries).
– For more protein, add nut butter! This also offsets / enhances the natural sweetness of the smoothie.
– Divide between 2 serving bowls and top with desired toppings!
Notes
Best when fresh, though leftovers can be kept in jars in the fridge for up to 1-2 days.
Thanks to the Minimalist Baker for this awesome recipe and inspiration!
