Green Smoothie Bowl with Fruits & Granola Recipe
A vibrant and nutritious Green Smoothie Bowl combining a creamy spinach and banana base with fresh fruits, crunchy granola, and optional toppings like chia seeds and dark chocolate chips. Perfect for a healthy breakfast or refreshing snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Healthy, Western
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Smoothie Base
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves (or 1 tsp matcha powder)
- 1 ripe banana, sliced
- 1/2 cup milk or yogurt (dairy or plant-based)
Toppings
- 1/2 banana, sliced
- 1/4 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup granola
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Smoothie Base: Place fresh spinach leaves (or matcha powder), sliced banana, and milk or yogurt into a blender. Blend until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring the spinach is fully incorporated.
- Pour into Bowl: Transfer the green smoothie into a serving bowl, creating a thick, creamy base for the toppings.
- Add Fresh Fruits: Arrange banana slices, strawberries, and blueberries over the smoothie in an appealing pattern. Add kiwi slices if using.
- Top with Crunch and Seeds: Sprinkle granola evenly over the fruit layer, then dust chia seeds on top to add extra texture and nutrition.
- Optional Finishing Touch: Scatter dark chocolate chips on top if desired for a slight indulgent sweetness.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and crunchy textures before the granola softens.
Notes
- You can substitute spinach with kale or use matcha powder for a different green flavor.
- Use any plant-based milk like almond, soy, or oat for a vegan option.
- Granola can be replaced with nuts or seeds if preferred.
- Adjust sweetness by adding honey or maple syrup if the fruit is not ripe enough.
- This recipe is best served fresh to maintain the crunchiness of the granola.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: green smoothie bowl, spinach smoothie, healthy breakfast, fruit bowl, granola topping, chia seeds, dairy-free option