Energizing Smoothie Bowl

:: Energizing Smoothie Bowl ::

Hey friends! Let’s talk breakfast… I get stuck in a rut, all too often. How about you? I typically start my day with a protein shake. {Don’t get me wrong… I actually LOVE my morning shake, but sometimes I want a little change!} Since I have a moderate allergy to eggs, that eliminates the morning scramble.

Yesterday morning, Mr. Amazing and I switched it up by making this simple, yet delicious, Smoothie Bowl! It’s honestly the easiest and most versatile breakfast {or mid-day snack}! Just whip up your favorite smoothie… making it extra thick and creamy, and add a variety of your favorite healthy toppings! 

For the smoothie base, I combined a mixture of organic frozen fruit {bananas, strawberries, pineapple, and mango}, raw spinach, almond butter, almond milk, chia seeds, and ice.

To create your own combination, use your favorite greens or other vegetables {kale, spinach, cucumber, etc.}, frozen fruit, protein {nut butters, chia seeds, or protein powder}, healthy fats {avocado, coconut oil, hemp seeds, chia seeds, or nut butters}, super foods {cinnamon, coconut, matcha tea powders, oats…}, liquid {cashew or almond milk, coconut milk, or water}, and ice. You can also add in a natural sweetener such as stevia or raw honey, if you desire! 

For this particular smoothie bowl, I chose to top it with fresh strawberries, sliced bananas, ripe blueberries, slivered almonds, chia seeds, crunchy granola, and unsweetened shreds of coconut. {YUM!}

Other Topping Ideas:

• natural nut butters {peanut, almond, etc.}
• cacao nibs
• raspberries
• blackberries
• grapes
• kiwi
• goji berries
• pomegranate seeds
• pumpkin seeds 

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Energizing Smoothie Bowl

Rating  5.0 from 1 reviews

Prep time:  10 mins

Total time:  10 mins

Serves: 2

This Energizing Smoothie Bowl starts with a thick, creamy base... and is topped with a variety of healthful, protein packed, super foods!

Ingredients

• SMOOTHIE:
• 1½ cups frozen fruit {I used an organic mix from Traders Joe's of bananas, strawberries, pineapple, and mango}
• 1 ripe banana
• 1 cup raw spinach {optional}
• 2 tablespoons nut butter {natural almond or peanut butter}
• ¾-1 cup liquid {almond milk, cashew milk, coconut milk, water...} -- depending on desired consistency
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• ice {to thicken}
• {If you add a scoop of your favorite protein powder, add in some extra liquid}
• *TOPPINGS:
• fresh, sliced fruit {strawberries, blueberries, banana}
• granola
• unsweetened coconut
• slivered almonds
• sprinkling of chia seeds
• *With the exception of the fresh fruit, the other toppings are great to get in the dry bin section of your local health food store.

Instructions

1. In a blender, mix frozen fruit, banana, spinach {optional}, nut butter, liquid, chia seeds, and ice. Blend until thick and creamy. Add in more ice and/or liquid to obtain your desired consistency {remember... this is going into a bowl to eat with a spoon}! Pour into serving dish and top with your favorite toppings! Enjoy!

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I’d love for you to share what tasty ingredients you’d use to top your smoothie bowl! Please leave a comment below! Thanks, guys!