5. Mocha Banana Protein Smoothie Bowl
Tired of the traditional cup of joe? This smoothie bowl from Ambitious Kitchen blends instant coffee with banana, spinach, and chocolate almond milk for an innovative, healthy way to get your daily dose of caffeine.
Top it with carob chips, almond butter, and low-fat granola for a nutty crunch!
A thick and creamy smoothie bowl packed with protein! Options to make it a mocha smoothie by adding instant coffee or just make your own. This is a great base recipe and good for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 large frozen banana
- 1/2 cup Almond Breeze Chocolate Almond Milk, plus more if necessary
- 1 scoop your favorite protein powder (I recommend plain, vanilla or chocolate)
- 1 packet instant coffee, if desired
- 1 cup spinach (if you want a superfood boost)
- A few ice cubes
Toppings:
- Almond Butter
- Toasted Almonds
- Chia seeds
- Low-fat Granola, gluten free if desired
- Sliced Bananas
- Fresh Strawberries
- Carob chips
- Unsweetened Coconut flakes
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except desired toppings to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. If necessary, add more almond milk and/or ice to reach the desired consistency. The smoothie should be fairly thick so that you can eat it with a spoon.
- Pour into a bowl and top with desired toppings such as chia and granola. Serves 1.
6. Inner Goddess Raspberry Breakfast Bowl
This mango raspberry smoothie bowl of goodness from Pinch of Yum, with nearly half of your daily value of fiber, has everything you could ever want in a breakfast.
Packed with superfoods like flax and chia and topped with delicious coconut oil granola, this bowl will certainly leave your stomach and your taste buds satisfied!
INGREDIENTS
- 10 ounces frozen mangoes or peaches
- 1 cup water
- 10 ounces frozen raspberries
- 1 cup light coconut milk
- 1/3 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup flaxmeal
- 1/4 cup honey
- a pinch of salt
- berries, granola, nuts, coconut, and cream for topping
INSTRUCTIONS
- Soften the frozen fruit in the microwave or by leaving it out on the counter for a little while.
- Blend the peaches with the water. Blend the raspberries with the coconut milk.
- Combine the two fruit puree mixtures and stir in the chia seeds, flax, honey, and salt. Let stand for 10-15 minutes to thicken.
- Serve with toppings of your choice. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days – add water to leftovers to rehydrate (the chia seeds will soak up a lot of the moisture, making them super thick).