If your mornings are drab and breakfast rituals, a drone, you need to revamp your table spread. People are increasingly looking for healthier breakfast options instead of the grease-drenched fares of cholesterol and gluten-ridden plates of nightmare. If you peruse the Instagram feed of any creative health fanatic, you would stumble across buckwheat porridges and chia pudding shots, along with its more contemporary, and dare I say gorgeous cousin, the smoothie bowls. Seamlessly integrating the fruity goodness of a smoothie, with the dig-in appeal of a breakfast bowl, the smoothie bowl has become the recent phenomenon, and everybody rushed to jump the bandwagon. If you are looking to add a zing to your breakfast, here are a few ultra-healthy and gorgeous recipes to try this week!
Fruity Crunch Smoothie Bowl
If you are looking for a way to make mornings bearable, this hearty delectable smoothie would bring out a hallelujah from your lips! The scrumptious blend of berries, kale bananas, chia seeds and almond is beautifully creative and incorporated with the creamy texture of yogurt, makes an irresistible breakfast.
Ingredients
Smoothie
1 cup chopped kale
1 Tablespoon chia seeds
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 1/2 cups mixed berries, (Preferably frozen)
1 small frozen banana
1-2 tablespoons agave
Toppings
3 Strawberries
1 tablespoon coconut shavings
1 granola bar, crumbled
1 tablespoon blueberries
Preparation
Blend Kale with Almond milk and Chia seeds, until a smooth puree forms. Add the berries and bananas, taking pains to leave a little texture. Pour the smoothie in to a bowl and top with the scrumptious topping ingredients. Be creative with the presentation!
Nutrition facts per serving
Calories 505, Carbs 99 g, Fats 10 g, Proteins 6 g, Sodium 278 mg, and Sugars 63 g.
Pitaya Breakfast Smoothie Bowl
The slightly sweet tasting Pitaya or dragon fruit is a rich source of Antioxidants, Magnesium, Fiber, Active Enzymes and B, A and C vitamins, which support a healthy immune system, refurbishes the body’s energy pool after strenuous workout, and aid with digestion. Not to mention, the fiercely pink color of the concoction makes it almost too pretty to eat!
Ingredients
Smoothie
1 cup frozen pitaya puree
1-2 bananas
1/2 cup frozen berries
½ Cup almond milk
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Protein Powder
Toppings
1 tablespoon hemp hearts
1 tablespoon bee pollen
2 tablespoons goji berries
Preparation
Blend all smoothie ingredients together, at medium speed, until a smooth puree forms. Top with the delectable topping options and enjoy the scrumptious fare!
Nutrition facts per serving
Calories 333, carbs 55 g, Fats 6 g, Proteins 20 g, Sodium 391 mg, and Sugars 27g.
Creamy Coconut and Avocado Smoothie Bowl
This gorgeous enough to win the-Miss-America-for-Food-Pageant smoothie is simply glorious and revitalizing. Although many might associate avocado with savory foods, this stealth ingredient is insanely fulfilling and imbues a delectable savor to the smoothie in a bowl!
Ingredients
Smoothie
½ Cup cashews
6 Tablespoons low fat coconut milk
¼ Cup mashed avocados
¾ Cup unsweetened almond milk
2 Tablespoons vanilla protein powder
¼ Cup chopped kale
1 frozen banana,
¼ Cup vanilla Greek yogurt
Toppings
1 tablespoon coconut shavings
1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds
1 tablespoon cashews
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 400o F. Line a Baking sheet with parchment and roast the cashews for 35 minutes. Once the roasted cashews are cooled, soak them in water and leave overnight. Drain the water in the morning and blend the cashews with coconut milk, and a pinch of salt, until a creamy paste forms.
Blend the rest of the smoothie ingredients until a smooth consistency is achieved, and pour in a bowl. Swirl some Cashew Cream over the top, sprinkle the heartwarming toppings and devour right away!
Nutrition fact per serving
Calories 333, carbs 55 g, Fats 6 g, Proteins 20 g, Sodium 391 mg, and sugars 27 g.
Strawberry Acai Bowl
If the summer heat is draining your vitality, this chia infused concoction with dark purple Acai berries, would supply your body with energy revving carbohydrates, and anti-oxidant packed nutrients. Deemed by the Brazilians as the “Beauty Berry,” Acai berries truly do the body good from inside out; revamped energy levels, enhanced metabolism, gorgeous skin and lustrous hair and boosted immune system are what these berries are famous for!
Ingredients
Smoothie
1 frozen medium banana
¾ cups frozen raspberries
½ cups, blueberries
1 teaspoon acai berry powder
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 cup water
1 teaspoon chia Seeds
Toppings
1 tablespoon shredded coconuts]
1 granola bar, crumbled
2 tablespoons mixed berries
Preparation
Toss all smoothie ingredients, except Chia Seeds, in to the blender and puree until smooth. Stir in Chia seeds and allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes.The Chia seeds absorb water and condense the consistency of the smoothie bowl. Blend again and pour in to a bowl. Top with the hearting toppings for a delectable breakfast!
Nutrition facts per serving
Calories 348, carbs 58 g, Fats 6 g, Proteins 24 g, Sodium 325 mg, and Sugars 3 0g.
Blueberry Banana Bonanza Bowl
What could be more sumptuous than combining two astounding fruits in to one nutrient dense bowl of goodness? Laden with antioxidant rich berries, vitamin C, K, Manganese, proteins, bananas, healthy fats, and topped with a sweet crunch to indulge your sweet tooth, this bowl truly fulfils the childhood wish of wolfing down ice cream for breakfast- just way more healthy.
Recipe
Smoothie
3 cups fresh spinach,
1 frozen banana
1 Cup frozen blueberries
½ cup almond milk
1 Scoop vanilla protein powder
1 tablespoon Organic Almond Butter (Melted)
1 Teaspoon maca powder
1 pinch cinnamon
Ice
Toppings
1 Granola bars, Crumbled
Preparation
Combine all smoothie ingredients in a blender and blend at high speed until a thick puree forms. Pour in a bowl, top with the crumbles of your favorite granola bar, and delve in!
Nutrition facts per serving
Calories 390, carbs 55 g, Fats 12 g, Proteins 24 g, Fibers 13 g, and Sugars 24 g.
Chocolate Tahini Dates Smoothie Bowl
If you happen to love a hearty fulfilling breakfast, this thick, creamy and decadent smoothie perfectly fits the bill!
Ingredients
Smoothie
1 banana, frozen chunks
2 tablespoons Tahini
3 Medjool dates
1 tablespoon raw cacao powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
Toppings
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon cacao nibs
1 tablespoon goji berries
1 tablespoon slivered almonds
Preparation
Place all the smoothie ingredients in to the blender and whirl away until a smooth consistency is achieved. Pour in to a bowl, top with the lovely toppings and enjoy!
Nutrition facts per serving
Calories 439, Carbs 77.5 g, Fats 15.7 g, Proteins 7.9 g, Sodium 101 mg, Fiber 11.7 g, Sugars 55.4 g
Probiotic Kefir Smoothie Bowl
The tart and refreshing essence of kefir resembles that of the yogurt but the naturally occurring bacteria and yeast in kefir supplies additional health benefits. It is loaded with valuable vitamins and minerals and contains easily digestible complete proteins.
Ingredients
Smoothie
1 cup Lifeway Plain Low Fat Kefir
2 bananas, frozen
¼ cup almond or peanut butter
Toppings
1 tablespoon almonds
1 tablespoon raw honey
1 tablespoon bee pollen
1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut
1 teaspoon dark chocolate chips
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon berries
1 banana, sliced
Preparation
Toss all the smoothie ingredients in to a bowl and whirl on medium speed until a desired consistency is achieved. Pour in to a bowl and top with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition facts per serving
Calories 539, Carbs 66.2 g, Fats 25.4 g, Proteins 17.6 g, Sodium 90 mg, Fiber 12.1 g, Sugars 36.9 g
Pineapple, Banana and Peach Smoothie Bowl
It’s hard not to be smitten with the explosive tropical punch of plump peaches and tangy pineapples in this refreshing smoothie! A quick gaze at the gorgeous gem-like tones would make you smile every time! This definitely beats your standard oatmeal any day!
Ingredients
Smoothie
1/2 cup vanilla almond milk
1/4 cup oats
1 cup pineapple, cut into chunks
1 peach, pitted
1 banana, frozen
1 small piece candied ginger
1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
Toppings
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
¼ cup blueberries
1 tablespoon honey
Peach slices
Preparation
Toss all the smoothie ingredients in to the blender and mix on high speed, until a smooth puree is formed. Transfer to a bowl and top generously with the scrumptious topping assortments.
Nutrition facts per serving
Calories 403, Carbs 84 g, Fats 15.5 g, Proteins 15.8 g, Sodium 141 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugars 18 g.
Chocolate Hazelnut Hemp smoothie Bowl
If you first encounter with smoothies trigger off with a decadent chocolate infused rendition, you can never go back! While the chocolate smoothie would ring an alarm in health buffs, incorporating hemp seeds packs the smoothie bowl with iron, omega-3 fats and plant based proteins! The slightly neutral taste of the hemp seeds is immaculately balanced by the sweetness of the bananas and chocolate.
Ingredients
Smoothie
2-3 frozen bananas
¼ cup hazelnuts, soaked 30 minutes
2 tablespoons hemp protein
2 tablespoons cacao powder
¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
3 Medjool dates, pitted
Toppings
1 banana, sliced
2 tablespoons hazelnuts, chopped
1 tablespoon cacao nibs
1 tablespoon hemp seeds
Preparation
Blend all the smoothie ingredients together, until a desired consistency is achieved. Pour in to a bowl and embellish with the mouth-watering crunchy toppings. Serve cold!
Nutrition facts per serving
Calories 492, Carbs 85.8 g, Fats 15.5 g, Proteins 14.8 g, Sodium 69 mg, Sugars 51.5 g.
Avocado Persimmon Breakfast Bowl
Full of vigor and life, this rich and creamy smoothie provides a burst of omegas, fibers and invigorating energy! Avocados are packed with potassium, Vitamins, K, C, E and B, fiber, heart healthy mono-saturated fiber, and antioxidants, and help in regulating a normal blood pressure, promote a healthy vision, help absorb nutrients from food and Lower the blood cholesterol level! . Combined with the clandestine goodness of Persimmon, this smoothie is the ultimate dose of health!
Ingredients
Smoothie
1 persimmon (remove skin if not organic)
½ avocado
2 Tablespoon chia seeds
2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons almond butter (unsweetened)
1 tablespoons hemp protein powder
1 cup coconut water
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
Toppings
Sliced persimmon
Nutmeg seeds
Cinnamon
Preparation
Toss all the smoothie ingredients in to a blender and mix at medium speed. Slowly pour coconut water until a desired consistency is achieved. Pour in a bowl and sprinkle the topping generously!
Nutrition facts per serving
Calories 605, carbs 42.8 g, Fats 37.2 g, Proteins 29.3 g, Sodium 43 mg, Sugars 16.5 g.
