Ninja Creami Smoothie Bowls to Help You Wake Up on the Right Side of the Bed

I screami! You screami! We all scream for the Ninja Creami!

Gone are the days of spending $8 on a pint of ice cream at the grocery store or $15 at your local smoothie shop. The Ninja Creami allows you to make delicious custom creations right at home. It’s easy to use (albeit a little noisy) and makes the creamiest protein ice creams and silkiest smoothie bowls. And although it costs a pretty penny, it’s worth every one.

Enough of me drooling over a piece of kitchen equipment. I now bring you two delicious smoothie bowl recipes and topping suggestions to help you start your morning off right!

Homemade Granola

After you make this delicious and easy granola, you will never want the store-bought stuff again. It’s so easy and has minimal mess, and it will make your entire house smell like a cinnamon wonderland.

Ingredients 

• 2 C rolled oats 
• 1/4 C butter
• 1/2 C maple syrup 
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 C coconut flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
2. Melt the butter in a pot on low heat
3. Once it’s melted, add the maple syrup and cinnamon, and stir until combined
4. Remove from heat and carefully fold in oats 
5. If desired, stir in coconut flakes
6. Thinly spread mixture on a baking sheet
7. Bake for 15-18 minutes and let cool for at least one hour before storing
8. Enjoy!

Honey Simple Syrup

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1/4th cup of honey

Instructions:

1. In a microwave-safe mug, heat 1 cup of water until hot but not boiling ( 1:30 -3 minutes depending on the microwave)
2. Stir in 1/4 cup of honey until dissolved completely

Tropical Bowl

This buttery smooth tropical bowl will have you feeling like you’re lounging on the beach in Hawaii. And the best part? It’s only 3 ingredients. Not only does this bowl taste amazing, but it’s actually great for you as well. Mangos are high in vitamins C, A, and E, and rich in minerals including copper, magnesium, and potassium. Studies have also shown that this velvety fruit can support gut and digestive health since it’s high in fiber.

Pineapple is also high in vitamin C, as well as being rich in manganese, fiber and B vitamins. The queen of fruits also promotes tissue healing, helps with digestion, and fights inflammation.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mango, fresh or frozen
• 1 cup pineapple, fresh or frozen
• 1/2 cup honey simple syrup (see recipe above)

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Transfer to the Ninja Creami pint container and freeze for at least 12 hours.
3. When ready to eat, remove the container from the freezer and let it sit on the counter for approximately 20 minutes to thaw. Briefly run the container under warm water if needed.
4. After securing the container into the Ninja Creami blending chamber, blend on the sorbet setting.
5. If needed, respin until the desired consistency is reached.

Mixed Berry Bowl

This bowl is an antioxidant blast. All four of the berries used in his recipe are rich in these molecules, which can help fight off free radicals that can cause conditions like heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and cancer. In addition, berries are also associated with helping to improve brain function. Health benefits mixed with a delicious flavor sound berry good to me!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup raspberries 
• 1/2 cup blackberries 
• 3/4 cup strawberries 
• 1/4 cup blueberries 
• 1/2 cup honey simple syrup (see recipe above)

Instructions:

Follow the same instructions as the tropical bowl listed above!

Toppings

Chia Seeds

These seeds are tiny but mighty. Although chia seeds are smaller than a grain of rice, they’re packed with omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and antioxidants. And if that wasn’t enough for you to want to dump a spoonful of them onto your next smoothie bowl, they’re also a great source of protein as they contain all nine essential amino acids.

Flax Seeds

Similar to chia seeds, flax seeds are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. Something unique about these seeds is that they are also rich in lignans, a plant nutrient that can help reduce the risk of certain cancers, heart disease, and osteoporosis.

Nut Butters

Nut butters such as peanut, almond, and cashew can provide added health benefits as well as a smooth nutty flavor to the top of your bowl. Research shows that those who consume nuts and nut butters can be at a lower risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes.