Green Smoothie Bowl (Printable)

Vibrant spinach and fruit blend topped with granola and fresh fruit for a refreshing breakfast.

# 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 for creaminess
08 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional to taste

→ Toppings

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

# How To Make:

01 - Add spinach, frozen banana, frozen mango, frozen pineapple, almond milk, chia seeds, nut butter, and honey or maple syrup to a high-speed blender
02 - Process on high speed until the mixture reaches a smooth and creamy consistency. Add additional almond milk if needed to achieve desired thickness
03 - Divide the smoothie base evenly between two serving bowls
04 - Top each bowl with granola, fresh fruit, shredded coconut, and additional seeds according to preference
05 - Present with a spoon and consume fresh for optimal texture and nutritional benefit

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent enough to feel like a treat, but your body knows you've loaded it with greens and whole foods.
  • The texture contrast between creamy smoothie base and crunchy granola keeps every spoonful interesting, never boring.
  • You can have it ready before your coffee finishes brewing, which means more time to actually enjoy breakfast.
02 -
  • The order matters more than you'd think—if you add liquid first to the blender, your spinach gets stuck at the bottom instead of mixing evenly, resulting in green streaks rather than that perfect unified color.
  • Frozen fruit is actually your secret weapon here because it keeps everything cold without diluting the bowl with melting ice, plus it's easier on your blender's motor than fresh fruit ice.
03 -
  • Freeze your banana slices in an actual freezer container rather than loose in a bag, because a solid block of banana is harder to blend and takes longer than individual pieces that separate easily.
  • The moment you taste your blended mixture before topping, you control the final outcome—this is where you decide if it needs more sweetness, more creaminess, or more liquid, giving you a perfect bowl instead of a mediocre one.
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