Green Smoothie Bowls (Printable)
Thick green smoothie bowls layered with fruits, seeds, and granola for a bright, nutrient-rich breakfast or snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
02 - 1 frozen banana
03 - 1 cup frozen mango chunks
04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or any plant-based milk
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
06 - 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
→ Toppings
08 - ½ kiwi, sliced
09 - ½ cup strawberries, sliced
10 - ¼ cup granola (gluten-free if desired)
11 - 2 tablespoons coconut flakes
12 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
13 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a high-speed blender, combine the spinach, frozen banana, frozen mango chunks, almond milk, chia seeds, nut butter, and honey or maple syrup if using. Blend on high until the mixture is thick, creamy, and completely smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
02 - Pour the blended smoothie base evenly between two serving bowls, creating a thick, even layer across the bottom of each.
03 - Decoratively arrange the sliced kiwi, sliced strawberries, granola, coconut flakes, pumpkin seeds, and fresh mint leaves on top of each smoothie bowl in rows or clusters for visual appeal.
04 - Serve the smoothie bowls immediately while cold and fresh. Enjoy with a spoon before the base begins to soften.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The frozen banana and mango trick you into forgetting you are eating a full cup of leafy greens for breakfast.
- It takes exactly ten minutes from fridge to bowl, which is less time than standing in line at any juice bar.
- Every topping is swappable based on what is wilting in your produce drawer, so nothing ever goes to waste.
02 -
- A standard blender will struggle with frozen fruit and may leave chunks, so cut your banana and mango into smaller pieces if you do not have a high speed model.
- If you add the chia seeds and then wait too long to eat, the base will gel into something closer to pudding than a smoothie bowl.
03 -
- Layer your blender with liquid first, then greens, then frozen fruit on top so the blades catch everything without needing to stop and stir constantly.
- Underblend slightly if you prefer a thicker bowl, since the chia seeds will continue thickening the mixture as they sit.