Summery, refreshing, cooling, and the perfect way to eat the rainbow.
Smoothie bowls are my favourite way to have my smoothies, and it's more life "eating" them instead of the usual "drinking."
If you’re just hopping on board the smoothie bandwagon but have no intention of rocking a “kale yeah” t-shirt anytime soon (don’t worry, lol I wouldn’t either), I'm talking to you. Eating your fruits and veggies doesn't have to be hard or intimidating. It can be beautiful and colourful and FUN!
You definitely don’t have to give up your French fries or chocolate cake. Baby steps people. These smoothies below are some of my go-to staple blends, and they’re perfect for first-timers who are just getting their feet wet.
And, as with any of the blends, the less liquid you add, the thicker they will be, which is perfect for making smoothie bowls. Once you have your base, you can add literally anything to top it. I'll include some of my favourite ideas for toppings below.
Toppings can include:
Bee pollen
Chia seeds
Hemp seeds
Goji berries
Granola (my favourite)
Shredded coconut
Dried or fresh figs
Quick and easy to make, these smoothies are the perfect way to brighten up your morning.
The Essentials
This is the standard. It's a smoothie combo that never goes out of style. It's important to balance your blends with protein, fats, carbs and fibre - and this one checks all those boxes.
1 cup spinach or other leafy greens
1 banana, frozen
½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 Tbsp peanut butter
1 scoop protein powder, optional
Strawberry Banana
This is another classic combo of strawberries and bananas. I like to throw in some chia seeds, which have heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and a hearty dose of fiber. As always, feel free to add a scoop of protein powder to this mix for an extra boost.
1 banana, frozen
½ cup strawberries
1 ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or other milk/milk alternative
2 Tbsp chia seeds
Triple B
Berries are an amazing superfood — they play an important role in cancer prevention, as well as brain and gut health.
1 cup spinach or other leafy greens
½ cup raspberries, frozen*
½ cup blueberries, frozen*
½ cup strawberries, frozen*
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or other milk/milk alternative
*Or 1 ½ cups of frozen mixed berry blend
Ok - this one needs no introduction.
Eating for your health doesn’t mean you have to compromise on taste. C'mon, anything that tastes like Reese's is a win. Case in point: this smoothie calls for chocolate, banana, AND peanut butter.
1-2 banana, frozen
1 ½ cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
2 Tbsp cocoa powder*
2 Tbsp peanut butter
*If you have cacao nibs, use 1 Tbsp cocoa powder and 1 Tbsp cacao nibs.
*If you’d like a sweeter smoothie, add 1 to 2 Tbsp of maple syrup.
Creamy Coffee
Are you a coffee fiend? Well this one is for you!
1 banana, frozen
½ cup cold brew
½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or other milk alternative/milk of your choice
½ cup plant based yogurt
¼ tsp cinnamon
1 Tbsp honey
Clean and Green
My take on the typical Green Smoothie. It contains tons of fiber, due to the old-fashioned rolled oats. Didn’t think you could “drink” your morning oats? Well you can! They help make your smoothie feel a bit more filling and create the best thick consistency.
1 cup spinach
½ banana, frozen
1 ½ cups plant-based milk
¼ cup oats
1 Tbsp peanut butter or other nut butter
1 Tbsp honey
Serve and enjoy!
NOTES
With any blend, you can add 1 cup of spinach or other leafy greens of your choice to boost the nutritional value and add a serving of veggies.
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