Green Smoothie Bowl Spinach (Printable Version)
A vibrant, creamy blend of spinach, pineapple, and banana perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack.
# What You Need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 2 cups baby spinach, fresh
02 - 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
03 - 1 frozen banana, sliced
04 - ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
06 - 1 tablespoon almond butter
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
→ Toppings
08 - ½ cup fresh pineapple, diced
09 - ½ banana, sliced
10 - 2 tablespoons granola
11 - 1 tablespoon shredded coconut
12 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
13 - Fresh berries
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine spinach, frozen pineapple, frozen banana, almond milk, chia seeds, and almond butter in blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed. Add additional almond milk for thinner consistency if desired.
02 - Taste blended mixture and add honey or maple syrup if additional sweetness is preferred. Blend briefly to incorporate.
03 - Divide smoothie mixture evenly between two serving bowls.
04 - Arrange fresh pineapple, banana slices, granola, shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, and fresh berries attractively on top of smoothie base.
05 - Serve immediately with spoons while smoothie base remains thick and cold.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert but feels like a vitamin IV drip in the best possible way
- The toppings turn breakfast into something you actually want to linger over
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- Over-blending can make it warm and thin, so pulse and check frequently
- If your blender struggles, add the milk gradually and let it sit for a minute to soften slightly
03 -
- Use tamper tools or stop to scrape down sides frequently for even blending
- If it's too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time to avoid over-thinning