I LOVE my healthy smoothie bowls, especially in the warmer months. Yes, Spring is finally here! So what is so special about smoothie bowls? In addition to being very filling, adding toppings galore can make them into a “mega-superfood” bowl, and chewing creates more mindful eating and slows you down, as opposed to quickly drinking a smoothie. My daughter and I enjoy making these colorful creations together for breakfast and I have the peace of mind knowing they provide a plethora of superfoods, vitamins, fiber, protein, and healing fats for our bodies.

My Superfood Smoothie Bowl Tips:

• Opt for frozen bananas & berries and/or healthy fat-filled avocados to make the smoothie base thick and creamy. Using frozen fruit is the key to making the smoothie thick enough to eat with a spoon.

• My favorite superfood add-in is spirulina powder because of its incredible health benefits including high protein, antioxidants, and B vitamins. Adding leafy greens or vegetables is another way to increase the nutrients without even tasting it.

• Pick your liquid for the base: almond milk, coconut milk, hemp milk, or even water works well. Try making homemade plant-based milk — I promise it is easier than it sounds!

• Add your top three favorite fruits: banana, wild berries & cherries are our frequent trio.

• Once the smoothie is blended, pour into a bowl and add toppings — fresh berries, grain-free granola, soaked chia seeds, chopped almonds or walnuts, coconut flakes, or cacao nibs are incredible. The toppings not only make the bowl pretty, but they add serious substance to the smoothie bowl.

• You can also add a scoop of plant-based protein powder to keep you full for longer and balance any worries on the fruit sugar content.

Berry Zucchini Bowl — Yes, Zucchini

Ingredients:

1 cup coconut milk

1 frozen banana

1 cup frozen wild blueberries

2/3 cup sliced zucchini (fresh or frozen)

1 handful spinach

2 Tbsp hemp seeds

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

1 Tsp Nutrex Spirulina Powder

Toppings:

4–5 sliced strawberries

Chopped walnuts

Grain-free granola

Directions:

Add all ingredients into blender and blend on low setting. Blend only until the frozen fruit is mixed in. If you blend for too long, it will become soupy. Pour into bowl and top with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Berry Bowl

Ingredients:

1 cup coconut or almond milk

2 pack of Açaí Berry Pure

1 cup frozen strawberries

1 frozen banana

1 handful spinach

2 tbsp hemp protein powder

Toppings:

Handful fresh berries

Sliced almonds

2 tbsp hemp seeds

Grain-free granola

Directions:

Add all ingredients into blender and blend on low setting. Blend only until the frozen fruit is mixed in. If you blend for too long, it will become soupy. Pour into bowl and top with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Xo,

Jennifer Van Horn, DT, MS HS