Smoothie Bowls with Berries, Greens, and Plant-Based Milk
Smoothie bowls are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. They are also a great way to use up leftover fruit and vegetables. Our recipe for a Berry-Green Smoothie Bowl includes frozen berries, fresh spinach or kale, plant-based milk, banana, chia seeds, and plant-based yogurt. You can also add honey or maple syrup to taste. Top your smoothie bowl with your favorite toppings, such as granola, fresh berries, or nuts.
If you are pressed for time in the morning, you can make the smoothie ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. In the morning, just add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
The smoothie bowl has humble origins. It is thought to have been invented in the 1960s by surfers in California. Surfers needed a quick and easy way to get their nutrients before hitting the waves. They started blending fruits, vegetables, and yogurt together and eating them out of bowls. The smoothie bowl quickly became popular with surfers and other beachgoers. In the 1970s, smoothie bowls made their way to health food stores and restaurants. Today, smoothie bowls are a popular breakfast and lunch option all over the world.
There are endless variations on the smoothie bowl. You can use any combination of fruits, vegetables, and liquids. You can also add protein powder, nuts, seeds, or other toppings. Smoothie bowls are a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. They are also a good source of fiber, protein, and vitamins.
Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
Frozen berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
Fresh spinach or kale
Plant-based milk (such as almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk)
Banana (for creaminess)
Chia seeds
Plant-based yogurt (for added protein)
Honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
Toppings of your choice (such as granola, fresh berries, or nuts)
Instructions
In a blender, combine the frozen berries, spinach or kale, plant-based milk, banana, chia seeds, and plant-based yogurt (if using).
Blend until smooth and creamy.
If desired, add honey or maple syrup to taste.
Pour the smoothie mixture into bowls.
Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Why It Works
Frozen berries give the smoothie bowl a thick and creamy texture.
Fresh spinach or kale adds nutrients and a boost of antioxidants.
Plant-based milk provides a creamy base.
Banana adds sweetness and creaminess.
Chia seeds add fiber and protein.
Plant-based yogurt adds protein and a tangy flavor.