Are you or your kids tired of the same old breakfast routine; oats, grits, cornflakes, and milk? Why not try a breakfast makeover by including more fruits, berries, nuts and seeds that will not only tempt the taste buds but please the eyes and put the spark back into the morning rush! Smoothie bowls are hugely popular as a more attractive alternative to a healthy diet plan instead of cereal and milk that can leave you short on essential nutrients to power your day.
Adding smoothie bowls to your culinary repertoire can get you super creative in the kitchen while adding nutrient rich antioxidants, fiber, and protein that keep you full longer, add a fresh glow to your skin and keep you feeling energized and rejuvenated.
Basic smoothie bowl recipe
A major benefit of smoothie bowl recipes is that you can make them in numerous ways. You can experiment, mix and match different ingredients until you come up with an ideal combination. This versatility just makes you love this delicious meal even more. If you’re a beginner and just dipping your toes in these waters, here is the basic recipe to follow:
• 1-2 parts greens (kale, cucumber, spinach, etc.)
• 1 part healthy fat (avocado, coconut, etc.)
• 1 part fruit (mix and match to your heart’s content!)
• 1 part protein (hemp, chia, whey, etc.)
• Superfood (matcha, spirulina, wheat grass, green tea, etc.)
• Ice (optional)
• Liquid (nut or seed milk, coconut water, etc.)
• Toppings are like the icing on a cake! (toasted nuts and seeds, granola, muesli, fresh fruits, honey/agave)
Mix and match these options to provide a panorama of textures, taste, and color to tantalize the taste buds and please the eyes. These smoothie bowls are power packed with some of the nature’s best superfoods.
A cut above the traditional smoothie, they are nutrient dense, cleansing, well- balanced meals in a bowl that are fun and easy to make, easy to digest and pleasing to the palate. As you get confident, you can add your favorite ingredients and toppings and personalize for each member of the family.
Super yummy smoothie bowl ideas
Okay, now that you got some insight into the general smoothie bowl recipe, here are some amazing recipe ideas that you can follow. You and your family or friends will, simply, love these super delicious bowls of pure pleasure.
1.Tropical Sunshine (a touch of yellow especially on a gloomy day)
Recipe: 1 cup coconut milk
1 frozen /fresh banana
½ cup each: pineapple, papaya, mango (fresh/frozen)
½ cup cooked squash or pumpkin (optional)
1 ripe fig
1 Tbsp. Whole oats
1 cup ice (optional)
Place milk in a blender and add remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth. Add ice for desired consistency. Top with toasted coconut, almonds or mixed dried fruits.
2. Make it Super! (rev up your metabolism with green superfoods)
Recipe 1/2 cup milk (almond, coconut, hemp, chia)
½ cup coconut water
1/2 tsp. each: matcha, spirulina, turmeric, cinnamon powder
1 Tbsp. Agave or honey
1 fig. gingerroot
1-2 frozen bananas or ½ cup pomegranates/mango/pineapple
1-2 mint leaves
Place liquid in a blender, add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Sweeten to taste. Top with toasted pumpkin seeds.
3. Merry Berry
Recipe- 2-3 softened, pitted dates (pre-soak for at least 10 minutes)
1 Tbsp. Hemp or chia seeds
½ cup each: goji berries, raspberries, acai, strawberries (fresh/frozen)
1 Tbsp. Protein powder of choice (whey, etc.)
½ cup oats
1 cup of milk of your choice
Add milk and dates in a blender. Pulse until dates are smooth. Place berries, oats and protein powder into the mixture and blend very smooth. Top with fresh fruits or granola.
4. Purple Pleaser
Recipe: 1 cup chia milk
¼ cup frozen blueberries
1 cup other berries of choice
½ cup cooked millet
2 Tbsp. Honey or agave
Place all ingredients in a blender (except millet). Blend smoothly.
To serve, pour the smoothie into bowls, add a dollop of millet, top with nuts or seeds as desired.
5. Lean, Green Machine
Recipe: ½ tsp. Wheatgrass powder
¼ ripe avocado
1-2 heaping handfuls (romaine lettuce, spinach or kale)
1 tbsp. flax powder
1 Tbsp. Green tea powder
1 cup fresh or frozen bananas or pineapple
1 Tbsp. Honey or agave (to drizzle)
Blend all ingredients (except honey/agave), until smooth. Serve with toasted nuts, seeds or unsweetened granola or muesli, drizzle with honey/agave.
Conclusion
Smoothie bowls provide an array of textures, taste, and color, with healthy balanced nutrients. They contain antioxidants and fiber from fruits, complemented with the power of superfoods, and heart healthy fats. They are excellent for a quick lunch on a hectic workday, an energizing breakfast at the top of the morning or a rejuvenating addition to an evening workout at the gym.
In addition to increased energy and nutrients, smoothie bowl ingredients can also help improve a dull complexion. Vitamins A, B, C, and D, derived from fruits help keep the colon clean, you can also use NuBiotix for cleansing colon and promotes clean, clear, glowing skin.
