Green Smoothie Bowl with Spirulina (Printer-friendly)

Vibrant spirulina and banana smoothie bowl topped with hemp seeds, berries, granola and coconut for a nourishing start.

# What You Need:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 2 ripe bananas, fresh or frozen
02 - 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
03 - 1/2 avocado
04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or plant-based milk of choice
05 - 1 teaspoon spirulina powder
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
07 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup, optional

→ Toppings

08 - 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
09 - 1/2 banana, sliced
10 - 1/4 cup mixed berries such as blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries
11 - 2 tablespoons granola, gluten-free if preferred
12 - 1 tablespoon coconut flakes

# How to Make It:

01 - Add the ripe bananas, spinach, avocado, almond milk, spirulina powder, chia seeds, and maple syrup to a high-speed blender.
02 - Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Add a splash more almond milk if a thinner consistency is desired.
03 - Pour the smoothie base evenly between two serving bowls.
04 - Arrange hemp seeds, sliced banana, mixed berries, granola, and coconut flakes over the surface of each bowl.
05 - Enjoy right away while the smoothie base is cold and the toppings are fresh and crunchy.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The avocado makes it impossibly creamy without needing yogurt or dairy, which surprised me the first time around.
  • Spirulina turns everything a wild shade of green that honestly makes you feel healthier just looking at it.
02 -
  • Spirulina has a distinctly oceanic flavor if you overdo it, so stick to one teaspoon until you know your tolerance.
  • Letting the blended base sit for five minutes before eating allows the chia to thicken it into a true bowl rather than a soup.
03 -
  • Freeze your bananas in chunks rather than whole so your blender does not spend extra energy breaking them down.
  • Wash your blender immediately after pouring, because spirulina stains are stubborn once they dry.

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