Carob and Tahini Smoothie Bowl

This smoothie bowl is a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. It's made with a blend of frozen bananas, strawberries, carob powder, tahini, almond milk, dates, and vanilla extract. The result is a thick, creamy, and flavorful smoothie that's perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.

This smoothie bowl was inspired by a trip to the Middle East, where I first tasted carob powder. Carob is a natural sweetener that is made from the pods of the carob tree. It has a slightly chocolatey flavor, but it is much healthier than chocolate. I combined carob powder with tahini, another Middle Eastern ingredient, to create a smoothie bowl that is both delicious and nutritious.

Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen bananas
• 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/4 cup carob powder
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup almond milk
• 2 pitted dates
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional: toppings of your choice (such as granola, nuts, or seeds)

Instructions

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Pour the smoothie into a bowl and top with your desired toppings.

Why It Works

• The frozen bananas and strawberries give the smoothie bowl a thick, creamy texture.
• The carob powder adds a slightly chocolatey flavor to the smoothie bowl.
• The tahini adds a nutty flavor and creaminess to the smoothie bowl.
• The almond milk helps to thin out the smoothie bowl and make it more drinkable.
• The dates add a natural sweetness to the smoothie bowl.
• The vanilla extract adds a subtle flavor to the smoothie bowl.