Green Smoothie Bowl (Printer-Friendly)

A vibrant blend of spinach and tropical fruits topped with granola and fresh fruit for a refreshing breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed
02 - 1 frozen banana, sliced
03 - 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
04 - 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
05 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
07 - 1 tablespoon nut butter, optional
08 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional

→ Toppings

09 - 1/2 cup granola, gluten-free if needed
10 - 1/2 cup mixed fresh fruit such as kiwi, strawberries, blueberries, and banana slices
11 - 1 tablespoon shredded coconut, optional
12 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or hemp seeds, optional

# Direction Steps:

01 - In a high-speed blender, combine spinach, frozen banana, frozen mango, frozen pineapple, almond milk, chia seeds, nut butter, and honey or maple syrup.
02 - Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. If mixture is too thick, add additional almond milk in small increments to reach desired consistency.
03 - Divide smoothie base evenly between two serving bowls.
04 - Top each bowl with granola, fresh fruit, shredded coconut, and additional seeds as desired.
05 - Serve immediately with a spoon.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert for breakfast but your body knows it's getting real vitamins and greens.
  • The whole thing comes together in ten minutes, so even on chaotic mornings it feels manageable.
  • You control the thickness and sweetness, so it never feels like you're forcing down something healthy.
02 -
  • If you add granola too early, it turns into mushy sadness; wait until the very last second or eat it on the side and let everyone add their own.
  • A high-speed blender actually matters here—regular blenders sometimes leave tiny bits of frozen fruit that interrupt the smooth creaminess.
03 -
  • Freeze banana slices in a single layer on a sheet pan first, then transfer to a bag—this way they don't freeze into one solid block and you can grab exactly what you need.
  • If your smoothie bowl separates and looks watery after sitting, give it a gentle stir rather than adding more milk; it usually comes back together beautifully.
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