Green Smoothie Bowl (Print version)

A refreshing blend of spinach and tropical fruits topped with crunchy granola and fresh berries for a nutritious morning meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed
02 - 1 frozen banana, sliced
03 - 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
04 - 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
05 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
07 - 1 tablespoon nut butter, optional
08 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional

→ Toppings

09 - 1/2 cup granola
10 - 1/2 cup mixed fresh fruit such as kiwi, strawberries, blueberries, and banana slices
11 - 1 tablespoon shredded coconut, optional
12 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or hemp seeds, optional

# How to Make:

01 - In a high-speed blender, combine spinach, frozen banana, frozen mango, frozen pineapple, almond milk, chia seeds, nut butter, and honey or maple syrup.
02 - Blend on high until smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, add additional almond milk gradually to reach desired consistency.
03 - Pour the smoothie base evenly into two serving bowls.
04 - Top each bowl with granola, fresh fruit, shredded coconut, and extra seeds as desired.
05 - Serve immediately with a spoon.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You can make it in less time than it takes to toast bread, yet it feels intentional and nourishing.
  • The combination of creamy base and crunchy toppings means every spoonful has texture and surprise.
  • It's genuinely one of those recipes that tastes better when you've customized the fruit to match what's actually in your freezer.
02 -
  • If your blender struggles with frozen fruit and leafy greens together, layer them strategically—liquid and soft fruit first, then spinach, then harder frozen pieces—so the blades have something to grip.
  • The bowl consistency is personal; some mornings you want a thick smoothie bowl you can stand a spoon in, other days you want something almost drinkable, and that flexibility is the entire point of this recipe.
03 -
  • If your blender struggles or sounds angry, you're probably adding all the frozen fruit at once—break it into two batches if you need to, and your machine will thank you.
  • The sweetness puzzle solves itself if you taste the blended base before adding honey; often the fruit is sweet enough on its own, and you only add the syrup if it genuinely needs it.
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