Description
A vibrant and nutrient-packed breakfast, the Green Smoothie Bowl blends leafy greens with fruits and creamy bases, topped with crunchy granola, seeds, and fresh fruit for a refreshing and energizing start to your day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh spinach or kale
1 frozen banana
1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Toppings: granola, sliced fresh fruit (banana, kiwi, berries), coconut flakes, chia seeds or hemp seeds
Instructions
In a blender, combine spinach or kale, frozen banana, pineapple chunks, almond milk, chia seeds, and sweetener if using. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add more liquid if needed to reach desired thickness.
- Pour the smoothie into a bowl.
- Top with granola, fresh fruit slices, coconut flakes, and seeds.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Add protein powder or nut butter for a protein boost.
- Use avocado or Greek yogurt for a creamier texture.
- Swap greens with Swiss chard or collard greens for variety.
- Include superfoods like spirulina, matcha, or wheatgrass powder.
- Best enjoyed fresh; can be stored in fridge up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
