I still want my breakfast to look pretty even though I’m going to devour it in what feels like 2 seconds. Smoothie bowls are a great for a healthy breakfast or snack while also allowing you to be creative in what you put in and on top of it. All you need is a blender and whatever ingredients you want to put in your bowl.
I’m on the go every morning, so I need a breakfast that is fast, easy, and delicious. I’m not a picky eater, and love to experiment with different smoothie combinations.
The Base.
For the smoothie base, I use unsweetened vanilla almond milk (it has more flavor and is thicker than “original”), and a frozen banana and almond butter (or any type of nut butter) to ensure the smoothie will have a thick consistency. You can also use dates or avocados to create a creamy texture, and use any type of milk or yogurt instead of almond milk.
The Flavor.
Then I throw in whatever frozen fruit I have, like raspberries, strawberries, mango, or cherries. I like to freeze my fruit because it lasts longer, and sometimes I’ll forget about fresh foods that I have in the fridge. Frozen fruit also makes for a colder and yummier drink. I usually stick to fruits, but there are a million smoothie recipes that use vegetables that are so tasty, and you can’t even taste the veggies. Grocery stores sell superfood powders, like açaí, matcha, and goji, that you can buy and use with or in place of fruit.
The Toppings.
Now you get to go crazy with the toppings. You can load up your smoothie bowl with endless options of nuts, seeds, dried fruit, fresh fruit. Use whatever your heart desires. I like to go to the bin area of the grocery store and pick out a few items for toppings, like toasted hazelnuts, shredded coconut, and granola, to sprinkle on top of my bowls. You can even make sauces, using tahini or nut butters, to drizzle on top, or just use some honey. To add a kick to your bowl, add spices, like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, or even cayenne.
So, if you’re feeling creative or want something on the sweeter side, grab a blender and get to work on your smoothie bowl masterpiece.