Delicious Smoothie Bowl Recipes

Delicious Smoothie Bowl Recipes

If you and your kids are tired of the same old breakfast routine; oats, grits, cornflakes, and milk, or whatever may be closest at hand, why not try a breakfast makeover by including more fruits, berries, nuts, and seeds?  

Tempt the taste buds, please the eyes and put the spark back into the morning rush! 

Plain cereal and milk can leave you short on essential nutrients to power your day. Add Smoothie bowls to your daily routine to get you super creative in the kitchen and increase your daily intake of nutrient-rich antioxidants, fiber, and protein. 

They are complete meals in a bowl that will keep you full, provide loads of energy to keep you going and glowing. 

You can assemble your ingredients and place them in the refrigerator overnight for a super convenient breakfast or meal on the go!       

An essential recipe guide should include: 

● 1-2 parts greens (kale, cucumber, spinach, lettuce)

● 1 part healthy fat (avocado, coconut, nut butter) 

● 1 part fruits 

● 1 part protein: pumpkin, chia, walnuts,   

● Superfoods: Matcha, spirulina, wheat grass, cinnamon, turmeric 

● Sweetener: Dates, honey, agave, raisins, 

● Liquid:  coconut water, nut or seed milk 

● Toppings: can include toasted or chopped nuts and seeds, granola, muesli, fresh fruits    

Smoothie bowls are well- balanced meals in a container that are fun and easy to make, easy to digest and pleasing to the palate. 

5 favorites that are sure to put a gleam in your eyes and a pep in your step are listed below:

Tropical Sunshine  

1 cup fresh coconut milk

Fresh or frozen tropical fruits (mangoes, papayas, pineapples, bananas)

1 cup Squash or pumpkin mashed 

1 Tbsp. whole oats 

Blend all ingredients until smooth. 

Add ice is desired. 

Complement with mixed fruits, granola, grated coconut or nuts. 

Make it Super! (rev up your metabolism)

1 cup nut or seed milk 

½ cup coconut water

1/2 tsp. turmeric, cinnamon, spirulina or wheatgrass  

1 Tbsp. sweetener

1 fig. gingerroot

1-2 frozen fruits

1-2 mint leaves

Blend ingredients until very smooth. Top with toasted seeds or nuts.

Merry Berry

2-3 dates (pre-soak for at least 10 minutes)

1 Tbsp. Pumpkin or chia seeds*

½ cup fresh or frozen strawberries, or mixed fruits of your choice

1 Tbsp. protein powder of choice 

½ cup whole oats

1 cup of milk 

Process dates in liquid. Add other ingredients and blend until smooth.

Purple Pleaser

1 cup chia milk *

1/4 cup frozen blueberries

1 cup other berries of choice

½ cup cooked millet (for topping)

2 Tbsp. sweetener

Blend ingredients until smooth. Place in a container and top with millet. 

Lean, Green Machine

½ Tsp. wheatgrass or spirulina 

A few slices of ripe avocado

One handful of lettuce, spinach or kale)

1 Tbsp. flax powder

1 cup fresh or frozen fruits

1 Tbsp. sweetener

Blend all ingredients until smooth. Place mixture in a bowl. Sprinkle with chopped nuts, seeds or unsweetened granola or muesli, drizzle with honey/agave.

*Chia Milk

Combine ¼ cup chia seeds and 1 cup water or seed or nut milk. Let seeds absorb liquid overnight. In a blender, add another cup of water or milk. Add 3-4 dates or 1 Tbsp. Honey or agave to sweeten. A dash of essence is good for added flavor. Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. 

Chia Seed Nutrition Facts: 

Chia seeds have Omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and fiber. They are rich in iron, calcium, and antioxidants. 

Chia seeds can replace eggs in any recipe: 

1 Tbs. Chia seeds soaked in 3 Tbs. water = 1 egg 

One ounce of chia seeds contains:

• 18% required daily calcium
• 27% phosphorous
• 30% manganese
• Trace amounts of copper and potassium

Chia seeds help control blood sugar, keep you full and reduce inflammation.   

Smoothie bowls provide an array of textures, tastes, and colors, with healthily balanced nutrients:  

• They are full of antioxidants and fiber from fruits, complemented with the power of superfoods, and heart-healthy fats. 

• Prepare smoothie bowls for a nutrient-rich lunch, a kick-start to a tired morning or an energy boost after your gym or exercise workout. 

The nutrients in smoothie bowls help increase energy levels. The vitamins and antioxidants in fruits help improve the complexion. Fruits, nuts, and seeds have lots of fiber that keep the colon clean and well regulated. 

Build a better bowl today!