If you have read my bio, you know that I am constantly thinking with a creative mind. When I saw my first acai bowl I was AMAZED at the intricacy and design that some people put into making one. After all, how could you eat something that looked so pretty?! While the bowls that I saw on Pinterest were made by the professionals in tropical destinations, I was determined to at least try and recreate one that tasted decent. Well, I am here to tell you how obsessed I have become with blending up these beautiful and delicious “smoothies”!
Today I am bringing to you my three favorite recipes. Well, really the only three I have managed to perfect and enjoy. 😛 I hope to venture off with new flavors in the future so subscribe to stay informed!
Red Berry Almond ButterÂ
To be honest, this recipe I created on accident. I wanted to make a smoothie as a snack that contained a decent amount of protein to fill me up. I knew that combining the almond butter and greek yogurt would do just that. With that thought I looked in our freezer to see what kind of frozen fruit we had and I stumbled upon a bag of red raspberries. I LOVE RASPBERRIES. Any kind of berry actually, and I am so looking forward to going to the local farmer’s markets this Spring! Any-who… Now that I have decided to take on the adventure of blogging about food, everything I make I look at from an artistic perspective. When I decided I was going to make a smoothie, I immediately thought back to my goals of creating a smoothie bowl. I went for it and I LOVED it! The consistency was everything that I thought it would be, the flavor was delicious, and I was full for hours! That is when I discovered that these protein packed bowls are great snacks between meals or a wonderful addition with breakfast. If you love almond butter and berries, you will enjoy this. You can drink them like smoothies if you do not wish to use toppings, but I think toppings are a delicious and creative addition. Try the recipe below!
Blueberry-Banana and GreensÂ
The creation of this smoothie bowl was my inner blogger saying “I’m hungry and what do I have that is pretty I can make food with?” I happened to pick up some fresh blackberries from Aldi that day so I was dying to use them as a design on top. 😛 Again, I went to our freezer stash of fruit and picked out some yummy blueberries. I combined them with a banana, my favorite greens, and the usual smoothie bowl essentials and I had myself another favorite flavor! It wasn’t a difficult decision to top this pretty purple bowl with some dark raspberries and the green pepitas I had sitting in the pantry. If you enjoy smoothies with greens in them, you definitely need to try this!
Piña Colada
I came home from work one day and was really hungry, but I still had a good two hours until dinner time. Solution? SMOOTHIE BOWL. I didn’t intend for this one to come out tasting like a tropical paradise, but it did. Holy guacamole this is my favorite one so far! The coloring in the photo doesn’t do it justice, as the flavors that you will experience are vibrant and refreshing. Hints of coconut make each bite a flashback to your favorite beach vacation. I know I will be making this in Myrtle this summer! (If you are not a fan of coconut, see the potential substitutions in the recipe notes )
Greek Yogurt Smoothie Bowls – All Natural, No Added Sugar!
Notes
When it says to use frozen fruits, it is because of the thick consistency it produces. If you wish, you can definitely use fresh fruit, but the smoothie will be thinner.
Almond butter is not a low calorie food, and make sure to check the jar for added sugars. I get mine from Costco and the Kirkland brand is all natural with no added sugar or harmful ingredients.
Any type of milk can be used to make these smoothies, I just prefer to drink almond and coconut milk.
Smoothie bowls can be consumed through a straw like a regular smoothie without toppings, but where's the fun in that??
** not a low calorie snack **
Ingredients
Red Berry Almond Butter
- 1 cup red raspberries frozen
- 1 cup strawberries frozen OR 1 medium banana
- 2 Tbs. almond butter
- 1/2 cup plain, non-fat greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup vanilla almond milk
- 1 cup ice increased or decreased to preferred thickness
- *topped with fresh strawberries, coconut flakes, and homemade granola
Blueberry-Banana and Greens
- 1 cup blueberries frozen
- 1 medium/large banana
- 1 cup plain, non-fat greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup vanilla almond milk
- 1 hand full kale
- 1 hand full spinach
- 1 cup ice increased or decreased to preferred thickness
- *topped with fresh blackberries and pepitas (raw pumpkin seeds)
Pina Colada
- 3/4 cup pineapple chunks frozen
- 1 medium/large banana
- 1/2 cup plain, non-fat greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup ice increased or decreased to preferred thickness
- *topped with chia seeds, coconut flakes, and fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients for one smoothie bowl in a blender
- Blend until all chunks of frozen fruit or ice have been pulverized
- Pour into a bowl and top with toppings, or pour into a tall glass and drink from a straw
Nutrition Facts
Greek Yogurt Smoothie Bowls – All Natural, No Added Sugar!
Serves:
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Amount Per Serving: 1
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| Calories | approx. 440 cal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat | 0 | |
| Saturated Fat | 0 | |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 | |
| Sodium | 0 | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0 | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 | |
| Sugars | ||
| Protein | ||
| Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
| Calcium | Iron | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Passport Flavor
I would love to see your smoothie bowl creations!
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I'm a 20-something foodie with a passion for travel. As a self taught chef, I believe food is what brings us together. When I'm not in my kitchen creating recipes, I love connecting with people as I experience cuisines from other cultures. Come join me on my culinary and travel adventures!