Smoothie bowls are quickly becoming the food art sensation on social media platforms like Instagram. Not only are they delicious and beautiful, but they are also packed with rich nutrients and are so much fun and easy to make. Basically, a smoothie bowl is a thick smoothie topped with fresh fruit, nuts and seeds. You can add any toppings you like, which is the fun part of creating them. Some of the healthy toppings and ingredients I enjoy adding include chia and hemp seeds and flax meal, which are all rich sources of protein, vitamins, antioxidants and fiber. They also all contain Omega-3 fatty acid, which is great for mental cognition and clarity. Smoothie bowls are a great, healthy and low-sugar option for breakfast, a snack or even dessert.
If you are on Instagram and would like some inspiration, search #smoothiebowl and you will see what an art form they have become worldwide.
Photo by Jasmine Clouser
Mango Smoothie Bowl
Makes 1
Ingredients:
¾ cup fresh or frozen mango
1 frozen banana
½ cup pineapple
¼ cup milk, coconut milk or almond milk
2 tablespoons honey
Directions:
1. To make the smoothie, blend the above ingredients together to a thick and smooth consistency.
2. Top the smoothie bowl with coconut flakes, mango, kiwi, chia seeds and toasted almonds.
Photo by Jasmine Clouser
Strawberry & Creamy Chia Pudding Smoothie Bowl
Makes 1
Ingredients:
For the smoothie
¾ cup fresh or frozen strawberries
1 frozen banana
¼ cup milk, coconut milk or almond milk
2 tablespoons honey (or add Stevia to desired sweetness)
For the chia pudding
½ cup chia seeds
1 can coconut milk
1 cup almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons organic stevia or monkfruit sweetener
Directions:
To make the smoothie
1. Blend the above four ingredients together to a thick and smooth consistency. (Tip: Peel and freeze ripe bananas in baggies for easy prep.)
For the creamy chia pudding
2. Mix all of the ingredients together and refrigerate for 2 or more hours.
To assemble
3. Spoon some of the smoothie and chia pudding into a small bowl. Top with fresh blueberries, strawberries and mango. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and hemp seeds.
Photo by Jasmine Clouser
Green Protein Smoothie Bowl
Makes 1
Ingredients:
¾ cup fresh or frozen mango
1 frozen banana
Handful of fresh spinach
¼ cup rolled oats
½ cup plain greek or regular yogurt
¼ cup milk, coconut milk or almond milk
2 teaspoons flax meal
2 tablespoons honey
Directions:
1. To make the smoothie, blend the above ingredients together to a thick and smooth consistency.
2. Top the smoothie bowl with coconut flakes, fresh berries, mango, chia seeds and granola.
