There’s nothing better than a cold and refreshing smoothie on a hot summer’s day. It’s one of the easiest ways to get in a few servings of fruits and vegetables and maybe even sneak in some protein too. But sometimes sipping through a straw isn’t as satisfying as eating with a spoon. And I often find myself reaching for a snack only a short while later.
If you’ve been keeping up with me on social media, you may be familiar with my latest obsession — smoothie bowls. Yup, it’s exactly what it sounds like. A smoothie in a bowl. The concept is simple and involves creating a thick and creamy smoothie topped with granola, nuts, seeds, fresh fruit and superfoods. The idea is to take your morning smoothie from a nutritious snack to a nutrient-dense and satisfying breakfast.
This Banana Avocado Dream Bowl is so creamy it reminds me of ice cream (only without the use of dairy products). And who doesn’t like ice cream for breakfast? It’s made up entirely of nourishing plant-based ingredients such as banana, avocado and spinach. The delicious toppings add even more nutritional value and help keep you feeling full and satisfied. This recipe is rich in fibre and healthy fats to help keep things moving and give your skin a healthy glow!
I often incorporate superfoods into my smoothies and smoothie bowls because of their high nutrient density. While whole foods are extremely nutritious, superfoods are particularly high in protein, healthy fats, fibre, antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins and/or minerals. They’re an easy way to increase your nutrient intake, boost energy levels and help prevent disease.
One of the great things about smoothie bowls is that they are completely customizable. If you don’t have gluten free granola, goji berries, mulberries and/or coconut flakes, try some of these nutrient-packed toppings instead:
- Bee pollen
- Cacao nibs
- Chia seeds
- Hemp seeds
- Sliced almonds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Fresh fruit
- Coconut butter
- Nut butter
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- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 frozen bananas
- 1 cup spinach
- ½ cup plant-based milk
- ¼ cup water
- 5 ice cubes
- Optional toppings: grain-free granola, mulberries, coconut flakes, goji berries
- Add the banana, avocado, spinach, milk and water to a blender and mix until well combined.
- Add ice cubes and blend again.
- With the help of a spatula, pour the mixture into two bowls.
- Top with your favourite toppings and enjoy!
I hope you guys love this recipe or use it as inspiration to make your own. Like I said, this smoothie bowl is simple, customizable, nutritious and satisfying AF! Try it out for yourselves and let me know what you think by rating it or leaving a comment below. Use the #wholeheartnutrition hashtag or tag @wholeheartca on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter so I can see your amazing creations!
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