Scrumptious Green Smoothie Bowl
Not to brag, but I've been CRUSHING IT with smoothie bowls the last few weeks!
Ohhhhh. Yeah.
Keeps getting better & better!
Variety is key to a strong & healthy microbiome, so I've been switching it up daily.
Here's another scrumptious creation that's on the tropical side with pineapple, banana & macadamia nuts. Totally not just for breakfast, but an delicious summertime treat any time of day!
Superfood-packed with:
Collagen for healthy bones, joints, skin, & nails (vegans sub with protein powder of choice!)
a healthy serving of GREENS
MCT oil to power up the brain & mitochondria
Macadamia nuts for added healthy fats & irresistible crunch
Phytonutrient & antioxidant rich pineapple, banana, blueberries, dates
Healthy dash of anti-inflammatory Ceylon cinnamon
Check out the recipe!
Scrumptious Green Smoothie Bowl
Serves 1
Ingredients
1/2 frozen, over-ripe banana, sliced
1 tablespoon MCT oil
Dash of cinnamon (recommend Ceylon Cinnamon)
1 serving - protein powder of choice (or 20 grams collagen powder)
pinch of salt
3/4 cup frozen pineapple
1 cup spinach or kale (I used frozen spinach leaves here)
~1/4 cup nut milk of choice (just enough to blend, but not too much where it turns into a smoothie)
1-2 dates (optional, if your banana is not very sweet; soften in hot water for 5-10 minutes before blending if your dates are on the harder side)
Topping options:
I used frozen blueberries & macadamia nuts here! YUM
Other options:
nuts (pecans, almonds, cashews, pistachios)
sunflower or pumpkin seeds
coconut flakes
granola
fresh or dried fruit
cacao nibs
nut butter drizzle
Instructions
Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor & blend until mixed. Add just enough nut milk to blend as you want this to be a thicker consistency - like soft serve.
Place in a bowl & add nutrient dense toppings of choice.
Tips I've learned:
When making one serving, I found my blender to be too large & it just didn't come out right. I had to add enough liquid to blend & ended up with a smoothie - lol! If you're making a large serving to share, a blender works. For single servings I use our Ninja food processor/blender & it works perfectly. Bonus - you can eat it right out of the bowl for less clean up!
You might have to blend a bit, scrape down the sides, then blend a bit more until all is mixed & you have the right consistency.
The options are truly endless with this, so have fun! I keep banana as my creamy base, & have added in almond butter or other frozen fruit like passion fruit, acai, strawberries.
Always incorporate healthy fats, protein, phytonutrients (veggies/fruit)!
ENJOY!!
With much love ️❤️,
Dr. Narayan
