Are you searching for a delicious snack? Are you wanting something a little healthier than those chips you have in your hand? We’ve found the perfect food for you! Smoothies are known for their health benefits and yummy taste, but we’ve taken it a step further. We want you to know about smoothie bowls and all the options you have at your disposal. They’re easy to make and your wallet will appreciate the relief, too. No more expensive parfaits cups for you. Just grab a blender and some of your favorite ingredients.
What Are Smoothie Bowls?
A smoothie bowl is just that—a thick smoothie that you eat with a spoon. The main components are vegetables, fruits, proteins, healthy fats, liquids, and toppings. Your bowl is customizable, so you can enjoy your yummy treat how you want to. Some of the liquids include milk, water, or coconut water. Add toppings, such as granola and nuts. However you decide to make your delicious creation, do so sparingly. Small portions are the best, so you don’t overdo it on sugar and fiber.
Green Smoothie Bowl
If you want some energy to get you through the day, look no further than the green smoothie bowl. It’s packed full of fiber and yummy goodness.
Ingredients:
· Two cups of spinach
· ½ cup of unsweetened almond milk
· 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
· 1 frozen banana
· ½ avocado
· Ice
· Toppings
Put It Together:
· Get your blender ready
· Add the spinach, almond milk, chia seeds, banana, and avocado to the pitcher
· Blend
· Add ice if you want it thicker
· It’s okay to stop it and stir the ingredients if needed
· Add your favorite toppings, such as granola and coconut shavings
Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowl
If you’re a fan of peanut butter, you’ll go crazy for this smoothie bowl. Don’t worry, you can add chocolate if you want to…we know you do.
Ingredients:
· 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
· 1 cup of ice
· ½ cup of fat-free plain yogurt
· ¼ cup of creamy peanut butter
· 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
· 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
· 2 frozen bananas (chop them)
· Kosher salt
· Toppings
Put It Together:
· Get your blender ready
· Add the almond milk, ice, yogurt, peanut butter, chia seeds, vanilla, bananas, and a little salt to the pitcher
· Blend until creamy and smooth
· Add your toppings, such as almonds or peanut butter drizzle
Berry Smoothie Bowl
Fruit smoothies are very refreshing and tasty. The texture is great, and the choices are endless.
Ingredients:
· 1 cup of frozen berries
· ½ of a frozen banana
· ½ cup of almond milk
· ½ cup of nonfat plain yogurt
· Ice
· Toppings
Put It Together:
· Get your blender ready
· Add the berries, banana, milk, yogurt, and ice to the pitcher
· Stir occasionally
· Add more ice if needed
· Add your toppings, such as granola or blueberries
Espresso Smoothie Bowl
Everyone loves espresso. It helps get us up and through our long work day. Now, you can have it in a delectable snack during break time. Make sure you put your name on this one before placing it in the communal fridge, though.
Ingredients:
· Two frozen unsweetened acai smoothie packs
· 2 pitted Medjool dates (chop them)
· 1 banana (slice for toppings if you’d like)
· 1 cup of unsweetened milk
· 2 tablespoons of cacao powder
· 2 tablespoons of walnut butter
· 2 shots of espresso (room temp or cold)
· Toppings
Put It Together:
· Get your blender ready
· Add the acai, dates, banana, milk, cacao powder, walnut butter, and espresso to the pitcher
· Blend until smooth
· Add your toppings, such as dark chocolate shavings or raspberries
Are you craving this delicious treat yet? We sure are! After reading the ingredients list and instructions, you can see how simple these bowls are to create. It’s an easy, healthy snack that will keep you energized and your taste buds happy. Have a day off work? Make one anyway, and eat it in front of the TV, curled up in a soft blanket. It’s a perfect Sunday morning breakfast, if you ask us. With that said, enjoy playing with the ingredients, especially the toppings. Explore your tastes and create a combination no one has seen before.
