veggie packed smoothie bowls (Print)

Energizing blends of vegetables, fruits, and creamy toppings in a colorful bowl. Perfect for a wholesome breakfast.

# Ingredients:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, packed
02 - 1/2 cup frozen cauliflower florets
03 - 1 ripe banana
04 - 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
05 - 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
06 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
08 - 1 tablespoon nut butter (e.g., almond or peanut butter)

→ Toppings

09 - 1/2 cup granola
10 - 1/4 cup blueberries
11 - 1/4 cup sliced strawberries
12 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
13 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
14 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds

# Directions:

01 - In a high-speed blender container, combine the packed spinach leaves, frozen cauliflower florets, ripe banana, frozen mango chunks, frozen pineapple chunks, unsweetened almond milk, 1 tablespoon of chia seeds, and 1 tablespoon of nut butter.
02 - Operate the blender at high speed until a smooth and creamy texture is achieved. Scrape down the blender sides as necessary. If the mixture is too thick to blend, incorporate a small amount of additional almond milk.
03 - Divide the prepared smoothie mixture evenly between two serving bowls.
04 - Artfully arrange the granola, blueberries, sliced strawberries, unsweetened coconut flakes, pumpkin seeds, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of chia seeds atop each smoothie bowl.
05 - Present the smoothie bowls immediately for optimal enjoyment, accompanied by spoons.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in just 10 minutes for busy mornings
  • Sneaks in vegetables you cannot taste
  • Customizable with endless topping combinations
  • Keeps you full for hours with fiber and healthy fats
02 -
  • Contains 2 hidden vegetable servings per bowl
  • Can be prepped the night before for faster mornings
  • Works as a nutritious dessert alternative
03 -
  • After years of making smoothie bowls daily, I have discovered that temperature is everything. For the best eating experience, your freezer should be set to 0°F or slightly below. This ensures your frozen ingredients maintain optimal texture without ice crystals that can water down your smoothie.
  • Additionally, chilling your serving bowls for 5 minutes before filling creates a smoothie bowl that stays thick and spoonable right to the last bite.