Smoothie bowls are one of my favorite weekday foods! I literally have one just about everyday either as a snack or for breakfast. They’re pretty easy to make and packed with pure ingredients, protein and natural sweetness. It seriously feels like you’re eating a bowl of ice cream or a yummy shake…but you’re getting natural sugar so it’s healthy! If you’re a weight watchers fan this will be right up your alley, it’s only 2 points and keeps you full!
I don’t know about you but whether it’s with a bowl and spoon or a glass and a straw -I love a thick and creamy smoothie! The key to this is frozen fruit! I know what you’re thinking…that’s going to break my blender…no worries, just pop your fruit in the microwave for 15-20 seconds and that should do the trick!
This particular flavor came about when I bought an Organic Daybreak Blend of frozen fruit from Costco for my daughter. I love to blend this up and mix it with her yogurt for breakfast. It has strawberries, mango, peaches and pineapple. For this smoothie bowl I leave out the pineapple, but feel free to keep it in! Of course you can just use peaches, strawberries and mango but if you do have this blend on hand it makes it a little easier.
I’m not a big fan of protein powder…I just haven’t put in the effort to find one I enjoy. That being said I get my protein from plain nonfat greek yogurt, when it’s mixed with pure fruit it’s absolutely delicious and I feel good that it’s clean. The yogurt and milk help make it smooth and get the fruit moving in your blender. I use unsweetened almond milk but whichever milk you prefer will do the job!
Let’s talk toppings!
Ok I love toppings, they just make it fun and pretty and add a balance of texture for the perfect bite. For this one I like sliced strawberries, banana, chia seeds and Pb2 powder. Topping with the Pb2 and banana flavor makes me feel like I’m having a peanut butter, jelly and banana sandwich…which who doesn’t love that?! We prefer Pb2 powder in our house, it cuts down on the fat and cals, but any nut butter you prefer will be perfect. Chia seeds give it a little crunch and add lots of nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants to name a few. This is also great as a stand alone smoothie with no toppings if you’re wanting to cut the cals or just like it on the go in a cup.
There’s not much to do here just get it all in the blender and you’re good to go!
Smoothie bowls are the perfect way to feel like you're indulging in a sweet treat without any guilt! Packed with protein and natural goodness it's just right for breakfast, a snack or even dessert!
Ingredients
Smoothie:
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup frozen peaches
- 1/3 cup frozen mango
- 1/3 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
Toppings:
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon Pb2 powder (mixed with water for desired consistency)
- 1/4 banana, sliced
- 2-3 fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- In a glass bowl slightly soften frozen strawberry, mango and peaches in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds.
- Add, fruit, almond milk and greek yogurt to a blender. Blend on high speed until completely smooth.
- Pour in bowl and top with chia seeds, strawberries, bananas and Pb2 mix.
Serve immediately or store in refrigerator up to 24 hours in an airtight container.
Nutrition: Yield: 1 servings, Serving Size: 1 bowl
Amount Per Serving: 2 SP, Calories: 215 Total Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 3mg, Sodium: 153mg, Total Carbohydrate: 37g, Fiber: 8g, Sugars: 22g, Protein: 11g
