Green Smoothie Bowl Toppings (Printer-friendly)
A bright smoothie bowl blended with greens, banana, avocado, and topped with fresh berries and seeds.
# What you'll need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
02 - 1 ripe banana, sliced and frozen
03 - 1/2 ripe avocado
04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
05 - 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
07 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
→ Toppings
09 - 1/2 cup fresh berries
10 - 2 tablespoons granola
11 - 1 tablespoon shredded coconut
12 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
13 - 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
14 - 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
# Method:
01 - Combine spinach, frozen banana, avocado, almond milk, frozen mango, chia seeds, sweetener if using, and lime juice in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, adding more almond milk if needed for desired consistency.
02 - Pour the blended mixture evenly into two serving bowls.
03 - Arrange fresh berries, granola, coconut, seeds, and sliced kiwi artistically on top of each bowl.
04 - Serve immediately with spoons while the smoothie base is still thick and frozen.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get three servings of vegetables before youve even had your morning coffee
- The creamy avocado makes it feel luxurious while keeping it completely dairy-free
- Customizing the toppings turns breakfast into a creative ritual instead of a chore
02 -
- Slightly overripe bananas freeze better and blend smoother than fresh ones
- The smoothie base can be made the night before and stored in the fridge, but toppings must be added fresh
- A high speed blender makes a huge difference in achieving that creamy texture
03 -
- Freeze your spinach if it is starting to wilt to extend its life and make your smoothie bowl colder
- A wedge of fresh lime on the side lets guests adjust the acidity to their taste