Green Smoothie Bowl with Spirulina (Printable)
Creamy spirulina and banana smoothie bowl topped with hemp seeds, berries, granola and coconut for a nutrient-rich start
# What You'll Need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 2 ripe bananas, fresh or frozen
02 - 1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
03 - 1/2 ripe avocado
04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or plant-based milk of choice
05 - 1 teaspoon spirulina powder
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
07 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, optional
→ Toppings
08 - 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
09 - 1/2 banana, thinly sliced
10 - 1/4 cup mixed berries such as blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries
11 - 2 tablespoons gluten-free granola
12 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place the bananas, spinach, avocado, almond milk, spirulina powder, chia seeds, and maple syrup into a high-speed blender.
02 - Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Add an extra splash of almond milk if a thinner consistency is preferred.
03 - Pour the blended mixture evenly between two serving bowls.
04 - Top each bowl with hemp seeds, sliced banana, mixed berries, granola, and coconut flakes, arranging them in neat sections for visual appeal.
05 - Enjoy right away while the smoothie base is cold and the toppings retain their crunch.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It takes exactly ten minutes from fridge to bowl, which means no excuse is strong enough to skip breakfast.
- The avocado makes it impossibly creamy without a drop of dairy, and somehow that green color just puts you in a better mood.
02 -
- Frozen bananas are the difference between a bowl that holds its shape for ten minutes and one that collapses into a smoothie puddle before you finish arranging toppings.
- Spirulina has a distinct flavor that some people love and others find fishy, so start with half a teaspoon if you are new to it and work your way up.
03 -
- Freeze your bananas peeled and broken into chunks in a single layer on a parchment lined tray, then transfer to a bag so you never have to wrestle with a frozen peel again.
- Toasting your coconut flakes in a dry skillet for two minutes transforms them from good to absolutely irresistible.