Recipes
Black Forest Chocolate Cake Smoothie Bowl
This rich and decadent smoothie bowl is the perfect combination of cherry, almond, and chocolate for a satisfying treat that also makes for a balanced, nutritious, meal option…
As the weather starts to change again (which I am very sad about because I missed nearly all winter in Australia because I was visiting my family), you crave cold things with warm flavors sometimes. Like tiramisu gelato and amaretto cherries. This is that. This is my love for cherry and almond flavored anything in a sweet frozen treat. Even better, this treat is a balanced meal that’s high in protein and wonderful fats from the avocado and nut butter. For more protein, though, you can add a chocolate protein powder, or, my go-to, collagen powder.
I wanted to address the elephant in the room. I know many of us don’t love banana in smoothies and smoothie bowls that aren’t all about banana. I get it, it can be really overpowering. That being said, it’s an amazingly creamy and sweet frozen fruit, and it just can’t even come close to dominating in here under all that rich flavor from the chocolate and the almond. Frozen cherries add a bright tartness that cuts through the sweetness and the richness, and all the yummy fats from the nut butter and the avocado make this even creamier and even more frozen-custard like.
This is probably my new favorite way to make a smoothie bowl and I find it so satisfying too. The only two ingredients that might not be staples in your kitchen are the frozen cherries and frozen avocado. It’s worth stocking your freezer with some just to whip this up, basically year-round. Pair it with a delicious vanilla yogurt and some stewed frozen cherries and you have a decadent dessert that doubles as a nutritious meal!
Black Forest Smoothie Bowl
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Nutrition Facts
Calories
501.06Fat
19.31Sat. Fat
3.47Carbs
81.97Fiber
16.59Net carbs
65.39Sugar
47.95Protein
12.61Sodium
131.15Cholesterol
5.2
Tropical Green Smoothie Bowl
This tropical treat is packed full of nutrients from leafy greens and a large variety of fruit, making this the perfect summer smoothie bowl…
We’re nearing the end of our six weeks of smoothie bowls. This has been a very fun and very yummy project. I’m enjoying doing these 6-week series as a fun way to populate the recipe section of the blog. This week, I translated one of my go-to smoothies into a smoothie bowl. I love green smoothies but, a lot of the time, the flavor is lacking. That’s why this one’s my favorite, because it’s full of so much spinach (and you could add in some kale too!) but it also tastes like the perfect tropical treat.
This is similar to my ocean bowl recipe from a few weeks ago. They have similar summery vibes, the perfect summer duo. With mango and passion fruit as key ingredients in both, but they do diverge in other ways. They’re each a unique experience, honestly, but if you liked one you’ll love the other!
This one has a lot of goodness in all the chlorophyll from the greens powder or matcha, and the leafy greens. You could also add in some spirulina for an extra boost. Then for even more flavor and goodness, there’s coconut water for hydration, frozen coconut for fiber, potassium-rich mango and banana, and passion fruit for antioxidants. Flavor and nutrient-wise, this is the perfect summer smoothie bowl—add in your favorite protein powder (I recommend flavorless collagen) and some frozen cauliflower to make this an even more well-rounded breakfast!
Tropical Green Smoothie Bowl
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Nutrition Facts
Calories
292.28Fat
15Sat. Fat
12.35Carbs
42.7Fiber
8.54Net carbs
34.16Sugar
32Protein
4.38Sodium
96.73Cholesterol
0Nutritional information excluding toppings.
Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie Bowl
This dessert-y smoothie bowl makes the perfect refreshing breakfast full of healthy fats and fiber…
Bringing you a polarizing smoothie bowl this week. Mint and chocolate is not a combo that appeals to everyone, but if you do enjoy it, this is a refreshing break from the standard smoothie bowl flavors. Nothing wrong with a berry flavored bowl, or a tropical one, but every once in a while, something chocolatey and dessert-y is very welcome.
This smoothie bowl is not banana-free, for those of you who find banana to be very overpowering in a smoothie bowl. Because of the mint in this, the banana isn’t super noticeable in this. I would try it as is, and if you still don’t love the banana, swap it for some mango.
As with all smoothie bowls, use as many frozen ingredients as possible and go easy on the water. A good blender is recommended, and if your blender doesn’t come with a tamper, take a break every once in a while to smoosh everything down with a spoon. It’s a little bit of effort without the tamper, but it’s still worth it.
Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie Bowl
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Nutrition Facts
Calories
305.02Fat
11.52Sat. Fat
4.62Carbs
45.37Fiber
9.3Net carbs
36.07Sugar
22.39Protein
7.24Sodium
39.63Cholesterol
0
Ocean Smoothie Bowl
This pretty blue tropical breakfast is full of delicious fruits and vegetables for a balanced and nutritious meal…
During these gloomy rainy days I’ve been having, I often feel like something tropical that reminds me of fun days spent at the beach—or in an infinity pool. Just being in the sun and in the cool water. Maybe having some mango ice cream or an ice-cold drink. The smell of sunscreen and sea salt. So, because I’m dramatic, I came up with a smoothie bowl that looks a little like a beach. Pretty shade of blue, with a sandy gold shore.
I quickly assembled the most delicious tropical smoothie bowl using some frozen mango and cauliflower, and for that pretty blue, I threw in some blue spirulina. This is completely optional, but I believe you eat with your eyes first. I topped the whole thing with my favorite nut butter: cashew butter. I sprinkled some granola and pepita seeds on top and garnished it with half a passion fruit, which I’m lucky to have in relative abundance where I live (probably my favorite thing about Australia). And that’s it. It’s a bit of blending until you reach the right consistency, but just be patient and you won’t regret it.
Ocean Smoothie Bowl
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Nutrition Facts
Calories
169.46Fat
5.09Sat. Fat
1.65Carbs
30.39Fiber
3.99Net carbs
26.41Sugar
23.71Protein
5.54Sodium
53.29Cholesterol
0Nutritional value may differ based on the amount of granola and variety used.
Blueberry Smoothie Bowl
This berry popsicle-inspired smoothie bowl is a refreshing and nutritious option for a summer breakfast or snack…
This smoothie bowl recipe is another go-to for me, alongside my Ocean Bowl. It’s banana-less, which is my usual preference, and the berry powder in this adds an almost candy-like quality to this bowl.
I love this bowl after a summer hike or a walk on the beach. It’s refreshing, hydrating, and filling. Best of all, it’s fairly easy to make and the main ingredients keep for a long time, so you can always have them on hand. To make it more filling, you could add a scoop of protein powder or collagen powder.
This recipe is super simple, the only frills are the powders which are totally optional! I added blue spirulina in this to give it a deeper purple hue, but in addition to almost all the other ingredients in this bowl, spirulina is a powerful antioxidant. Mangoes, blueberries, and açaí are great sources of vitamin C and antioxidants.
Antioxidants are important for neutralizing free radicals in the body. Oxidative stress, which can occur from pollution, excessive exercise, inflammation, certain foods like artificial sweeteners, and even mitochondrial activity, occurs when free radicals are not processed efficiently by the body. Oxidative stress has been linked to many diseases and health conditions. That’s why it’s important to try to minimize the production of free radicals in the body, and it’s also important to consume a diet rich in antioxidants.
Berry Smoothie Bowl
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Nutrition Facts
Calories
495.13Fat
12.91Sat. Fat
1.14Carbs
94.53Fiber
24.13Net carbs
70.4Sugar
60.35Protein
10.2Sodium
47.4Cholesterol
0
This cinnamony treat is the perfect way to start your morning, with coffee, protein, and lots of flavor…