SMOOTHIE BOWL 101

These days, bowls are seen plastered on magazines, infiltrating social media and gaining popularity in restaurants. They are ascetically pleasing with nourishing foods that are delicious to eat. Bowls are a perfect conduit to clean eating as they are fun to make, create a satisfying meal and provide ample nutrition. Today we will focus on how to create a smoothie bowl that will focus on achieving health and happiness through wholesome foods creating a well balanced bowl of nutrition. 

Six steps to creating the perfect individualized smoothie bowl:

STEP ONE: Pick a frozen fruit or two (1 cup) 

  • Acai
  • Blackberries
  • Blueberries
  • Peached
  • Pineapple
  • Raspberries
  • Strawberries

STEP TWO: Choose a base to keep it thick and creamy

  • Avocado
  • Banana
  • Mango

STEP THREE: Pick a Liquid

  • Almond Milk
  • Apple juice, unsweetened
  • Coconut Milk
  • Coconut Water
  • Orange Juice
  • Yogurt

STEP FOUR: Add some superfoods (optional)

  • Acai
  • Bee Pollen
  • Cacao
  • Chia Seeds
  • Goji Berries
  • Maca
  • Spirulina

STEP FIVE: Sweeten it up

  • Honey
  • Maple syrup
  • Medjool dates, pitted
  • Nut butter

STEP SIX: Sneak in some Leafy Greens (1/2 cup)

  • Kale
  • Spinach

STEP SEVEN: Top if Off

  • Almonds
  • Cashews
  • Chia seeds
  • Coconut
  • Flaxseed
  • Fruit
  • Granola
  • Hemp seeds
  • Pecans
  • Pumpkin seeds
  • Sunflower seeds
  • Walnuts
  • Goji berries

With these options you can create your favorite bowl, just use a high powered blender to create your smoothie bowl in seconds.  Then top with your favorite toppings for a healthy and satisfying meal.

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