Recipe: Super Greens Frozen Smoothie Bowl

I’ve got a delicious and nutrition-infused smoothie bowl recipe for you. 

TIP 1: To get the most nutrition out of this bowl, mix in the greens & protein powders. 

TIP 2: For more “freeze” factor, use frozen banana and avocado. This will give you a thicker, more ice-cream-like texture

Makes 1 serving.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup (120 ml) unsweetened almond milk or other non-dairy milk

• 1 tbsp chia seeds

• ½ banana, peeled and sliced

• ¼ avocado, peeled and cubed

• 1 cup (140 g) frozen spinach

• ½ cup (80 g) frozen berries

• 1 tsp spirulina powder or other super green powder (optional)

• ½ scoop vanilla/unflavored protein powder (optional)

• 1 tbsp hemp seeds (optional topping)

Directions:

1. Place the milk and chia seeds in a blender and let it soak for about 10 minutes, to allow the chia to gel. 

2. Add the banana, avocado, spinach, and berries and blend at high speed, scraping down the blender as needed. Add 1-2 Tbsp of milk if the mixture gets too thick.

3. Add the spirulina and protein powders (if using). Blend until incorporated. Scrape the mixture into a bowl and top with the optional hemp seeds. Enjoy!

Recipe by: Dr. Saara Haapanen

Photo Credit: Canva by Mila Naumova from Getty Images

Recipe: Maple - Mango - Banana Chai Smoothie Bowl

You will want to grab a spoon and enjoy every bite of this smoothie bowl! You can use leftover chai spice in your tea or coffee with a little coconut milk or cream.

Serving Size: 1

Smoothie Bowl Ingredients:

• ½ large frozen banana, sliced

• ½ cup frozen mango

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 tbsp chia seeds

• 1 tbsp nut butter (almond or your fav)

• 1 cup non-dairy milk (almond, cashew, coconut, pea, etc.)

• ½ tsp of the chai spice blend (recipe below)

• (Optional: toppings of your choice – coconut flakes, pumpkin seeds, berries, etc.)

Smoothie Bowl Directions:

1. Mix all the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until combined. You might have to scrape the sides or use the plunger, as this will be thick.

2. Remove from blender into a bowl, add toppings and enjoy immediately!

Chai Spice Blend Ingredients:

• Chai spice blend (this makes more than is needed in the recipe above!)

• 2 tsp ground cardamom

• 2 tsp ground allspice

• 4 tsp ground cinnamon

• 2 tsp ground cloves

• 6 tsp ground ginger

Chai Spice Blend Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in a small jar, cover, and shake vigorously to combine. Store remaining blend in an airtight container.

Recipe by: Saara Haapanen

Photo Credit: Canva by ninafirsova

Recipe: Choco-Banana Berry Smoothie Bowl

This makes a great breakfast but it’s also a fun nighttime snack if you are feeling a little hungry after dinner. Yes, it contains cauliflower, and yes, it’s yummy.

Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

• 1 frozen banana, sliced

• 1 cup frozen cauliflower

• 1 cup frozen berries of your choice

• ⅓ cup canned coconut milk (shake it up good!)

• ⅓ cup coconut water as needed (or tap water)

• ¼ cup raw cacao powder

• 1 tbsp nut butter of your choice

• 2 tsp maple syrup

• Pinch of Himalayan sea salt

Directions

1. A little bit of the water in the bottom of your high-speed blender, then add banana, cauliflower, berries, coconut milk, cacao powder, nut butter, maple syrup and salt in the blender. Add the rest of the water.

2. Blend until smooth, scraping the sides as needed. This will be thick. Add more water if necessary.

3. Place in two bowls and eat immediately.

Recipe by: Saara Haapanen

Photo Credit: Canva by Anna Makarenkova from Getty Images