Say Hello to Spring with This Gorg Smoothie Bowl!

Ahhh! It's the first day of Spring, and I couldn't be happier! Hopefully, the weather will start getting a bit better. Say hello to Spring with this gorgeous, and not to mention, delicious Smoothie Bowl!

A smoothie bowl is just what it sounds like. You make a smoothie, but then you place it in a bowl and top it with whole ingredients. The result? A super tasty and really healthy morning (or anytime) meal. One caution, though... you can’t go crazy with ingredients, or you could wind up making it less healthy and more of a sugar-bomb.

Greens work super well in smoothies and smoothie bowls. They won’t dramatically change the taste of the concoction, but they will add extra fiber, vitamins, and minerals as well as antioxidants. Try baby spinach or kale. The flavor of the fruit should cover up the bitterness of the greens. I like to freeze mine ahead of time, along with most of my ingredients. Doing so will create a much silkier texture and you won't have to use much ice!

Also, when you are making a smoothie bowl, go easy on the liquid! Once you have all of your ingredients in the blender, you need some liquid to puree them with. Unlike with a traditional smoothie, you won’t want as much liquid because you want the finished bowl to be thick enough that you can eat with a spoon.

wishing you a #vibrant #sunday just like this #smoothie bowl 😍 here's whats in it ≫ smoothie base: frozen @iloveorganicgirl supergreens, frozen #avocado cubes, frozen banana, frozen blueberries, @foragersproject cashew milk, spirulina, mint leaves, vanilla bean, protein powder ≫ toppings: strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, mint leaves, toasted buckwheat, coconut shavings, hemp seeds, and raw cashews. happy sunday, friends!!

A post shared by VALERIE FIDAN (@valeriefidan) on Mar 19, 2017 at 12:41pm PDT

What You'll Need

Smoothie base:
2 handfuls supergreens, frozen
1/4 avocado cubes, frozen
1/4 banana, frozen
1/4 cup blueberries, frozen
1/2 - 3/4 cup cashew milk
1tsp spirulina
1 scoop collagen peptides
3 mint leaves
1/4 tsp vanilla bean
1 scoop protein powder
2-3 drops, stevia (optional)

Toppings:
strawberries
blueberries
blackberries
mint leaves
1tbsp toasted buckwheat
1tbsp coconut shavings
1/2 tbsp hemp seeds
1 tbsp raw cashews

What You'll Need To Know

1. Blend smoothie base ingredients in a high-speed blender for 30-60 seconds. Add in only 1/2 cup of cashew milk. If it's too thick, add in 1/4 cup more.

2. Pour in a bowl and top with toppings.

Recipe makes 1 serving.

Are you craving a smoothie bowl? What ingredients will you use? Comment on the 'gram!