About the Recipe
Who doesn't love a vibrant, fresh smoothie bowl? Making them is half the fun, especially curating all the toppings! Anyone who's been to build-your-own smoothie shop knows the dilemma of unlimited toppings! Where to start, and - where to stop? But aside from the fun and visual appeal, they also offer a range of nutritional benefits. Here's a description of its nutritional profile:
The bowl is rich in antioxidants from the blueberries. The banana, which adds natural sweetness and provides essential nutrients such as potassium, vitamin C, and dietary fiber. Bananas are energizing and help support healthy digestion.
Spirulina powder, a nutrient-dense blue-green algae, is included for its vibrant green color and nutritional value. Spirulina is packed with protein, essential amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants - a great supplement to any plant based diet.
The toppings further enhance the nutritional profile. Hemp seeds are a great source of plant-based protein, healthy fats, and minerals like magnesium and zinc. Fresh berries contribute additional antioxidants and dietary fiber. Pecans and whole almonds provide healthy fats, protein, and essential nutrients such as vitamin E and magnesium. Fresh peaches offer vitamins and dietary fiber.
You'll want to use frozen fruit here to achieve the desired texture, and the spirulina will help give it that beautiful sea-foam green color. Feel free to adjust the toppings to your liking, they're only suggestions!
Ingredients
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 cup frozen banana slices
1/2 cup plant-based milk
1 teaspoon spirulina powder
Toppings: hemp seeds fresh berries pecans whole almonds fresh peaches, halved or quartered
Preparation
In a blender, combine the frozen blueberries and banana, plant-based milk, and spirulina powder.
Blend until smooth and vibrant in color.
Pour the mixture into a bowl and arrange the toppings, including hemp seeds, mixed berries, pecans, whole almonds, and fresh peaches.
