The Clean Green Smoothie Bowl
The Clean Green Smoothie Bowl
The Clean Green Smoothie Bowl
If you are new to the world of green smoothies and feeling cautious about eating that bright green color, I promise, after the first taste, you will be excited to spoon up some spinach. Green smoothies are such an easy and delicious way to add superfoods to your diet. The star of the show, spinach, is nice and mild, which allows the sweet pineapple and spicy ginger to really shine through. I like to use full fat coconut milk in this recipe which adds a luxurious creaminess, but feel free to use regular coconut milk or coconut water to make it a light breakfast or an energizing snack. This is my go-to bowl if I’m short on time and need to get in some tasty quick greens. It’s also comforting to know that you’re eating multiple servings of fruits and vegetables even before heading out the door! This nutrient dense smoothie bowl tastes wonderful topped with fresh figs, pineapple and coconut flakes. But it makes a great backdrop for almost any mix-ins you have on hand, from fresh berries to your favorite granola.
Ingredients
2 large ripe bananas
½ cup of full fat coconut milk (the kind that comes in a can)
1 inch piece of raw ginger, skin on and sliced
1/8 teaspoon of salt
1 cup of frozen pineapple chunks
2 packed cups of fresh spinach
Fresh figs, pineapple and coconut flakes for toppings
Makes 2 bowls
Method
1. First add the bananas and the coconut milk to your blender container. Feel free to use regular or lite coconut milk if you prefer. But, full fat coconut milk makes for a richer, creamier and more filling smoothie bowl.
2. Next add the raw ginger and the salt. So why not peel the ginger? Simply because it’s not necessary! Fresh ginger peel will be undetectable after blending. Leaving the peel on also wastes less of this flavorful, root not to mention time digging around all those nooks and crannies with a vegetable peeler or a spoon.
3. Now it’s time for the frozen pineapple chunks and the spinach. 2 cups of packed spinach is about 2 large handfuls.
4. Secure the lid on the container and blend, starting on low and working up to medium speed until the ingredients are creamy and fully incorporated. This will take about a minute or more depending on your blender. If you have a Vitamix, use the tamper to push the food down and around toward the blade. Or just stop and scrape the sides of the container as needed.
5. Pour the sweet green mixture which will be the consistency of a thick smoothie into two bowls and top with fresh figs, pineapple and coconut flakes.
Enjoy as a superfood breakfast or an energizing snack!
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The Clean Green Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
Instructions
- First add the bananas and the coconut milk to your blender container. Feel free to use regular or lite coconut milk if you prefer. But, full fat coconut milk makes for a richer, creamier and more filling smoothie bowl.
- Next add the raw ginger and the salt. So why not peel the ginger? Simply because it’s not necessary! Fresh ginger peel will be undetectable after blending. Leaving the peel on also wastes less of this flavorful, root not to mention time digging around all those nooks and crannies with a vegetable peeler or a spoon.
- Now it’s time for the frozen pineapple chunks and the spinach. 2 cups of packed spinach is about 2 large handfuls.
- Secure the lid on the container and blend, starting on low and working up to medium speed until the ingredients are creamy and fully incorporated. This will take about a minute or more depending on your blender. If you have a Vitamix, use the tamper to push the food down and around toward the blade. Or just stop and scrape the sides of the container as needed.
- Pour the sweet green mixture which will be the consistency of a thick smoothie into two bowls and top with fresh figs, pineapple and coconut flakes.
Calories
346.41Fat (grams)
12.76Sat. Fat (grams)
10.87Carbs (grams)
61.34Fiber (grams)
5.59Net carbs
55.75Sugar (grams)
42.65Protein (grams)
4.01Sodium (milligrams)
162.04Cholesterol (grams)
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