For more healthy breakfast options, also try our healthy breakfast cookies, healthy breakfast salad, or green breakfast smoothie. We’re always looking for sneaky ways to get our greens in so this is a recipe we make often. We sometimes mix it up and use spinach in place of the kale and the dates are optional if you like a sweeter smoothie. Have fun putting your own personal spin on it with different toppings. Here’s everything you’ll need to make a healthy green smoothie bowl:
Frozen bananas – frozen bananas make smoothies super creamy and thick. Water or milk – regular milk, your favorite non-dairy alternative, or water. Kale – this nutritional superstar contains tons of vitamins and minerals and is chock-full of fiber. Almond butter – adds protein and fat, and a nice nutty flavor. Dates – optional, to sweeten things up. Kiwi – full of vitamin C and fiber and give the smoothie a vibrant green color. Toppings (optional): shredded coconut, sliced kiwi, chopped almonds, fresh raspberries, chia seeds
If you’re in a hurry, pour the smoothie into a leakproof container or thermos with your toppings and you’ve got a healthy on-the-go breakfast. Using frozen bananas in smoothies is a game-changer! They add so much creaminess and body to a smoothie that once you try it, you won’t go back. Here are a few tips for freezing bananas:
Buy an extra bunch or two at the grocery store next time you’re there. Wait for them to ripen. When they’re ready, peel them and slice or break them into 1″ pieces.
Now you can either:
Now you’ve got frozen bananas for your next smoothie bowl.
There’s truth to the saying that we eat with our eyes. Have fun making your green smoothie bowl look visually pretty with some of these toppings:
Fresh fruit like sliced kiwi, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, mango, banana, or sliced pear Dried fruit like cranberries, goji berries, shredded coconut, or coconut ribbons Chopped nuts like almonds, walnuts, cashews, pistachios, or brazil nuts Raw seeds like pumpkin, chia, flax, or hemp Granola (for a heartier breakfast bowl) Drizzle of runny nut butter Sprinkle cocoa nibs for crunch
This smoothie bowl makes a great breakfast but it’s also a nourishing snack for any time of day. We love it served in a bowl with toppings but it’s also delicious on its own in a glass.
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