Smoothie Bowls

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Most mornings I have a green smoothie for breakfast because it requires little effort (read: few dishes!) and I can pack a ton of good stuff in before my day even begins.  It’s usually cashew milk, spinach, lemon (with the peel even), hemp seed, avocado, and a few berries.

 

But if you make the same thing, it’s easy to get in a rut.  Smoothie bowls are fun because you get the smoothie texture plus a few crunchy or chewy goodies on top for a texture balance!

 

Try one of these three recipes to mix it up—plus, it’s kinda fun to ‘eat’ a smoothie with a spoon! 

 

Directions:  For each combo below, put the liquid in the blender first so it blends up easier.  Blend until smooth then transfer to a bowl—be generous with toppings!

#1: CLEAN & GREEN

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup nut milk (I love cashew)

  • 2 ice cubes

  • 1 handful kale (stems removed)

  • 1/2 lemon - juiced

  • 2 TBS ground flax seed

  • 1/2 avocado

  • Toppings: lemon slices, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, goji berries, coconut, drizzle of honey

 

#2: PB CHOCOLATE

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INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup nut milk (I love cashew!)

  • 2 ice cubes

  • 1 TBS peanut butter

  • 2 handfulls spinach

  • 2 dates (pits removed)

  • 1/2 TBS cocoa powder

  • Toppings: fresh raspberries, cocoa powder, a few chopped dates

#3: BLACK & BLUE

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup nut milk (love cashew)

  • 2 ice cubes

  • 2 handfuls spinach

  • 1/2 cup blueberries

  • 2 TBS ground flax

  • 2 TBS goji berries

  • 1/4 cup raspberries

  • Toppings: small handful of cereal, chia seeds, blueberries, a few sliced strawberries