This smoothie bowl is so easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen!
It’s packed with vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and protein, making it the perfect breakfast or snack to keep you satisfied for hours.
Most smoothie bowls are not thought of to be filled with plant protein and healthy fats, though. Usually, they’re just very fruity, which we of course, still appreciate!
But this smoothie bowl will not only give you tons of vitamins and nutrients from the fruit, but it is also packed with protein from the chia seeds, nut butter, hemp hearts, and, of course, the protein powder.
The plant-based proteins and healthy fats provide a complete nutritional profile for this breakfast and will guarantee it will keep you satisfied for hours!
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So don’t write off smoothie bowls as being anything but a sugary treat – they can actually be a nutritious and delicious meal option!
The healthy fats in this smoothie bowl come from nut butter, chia seeds, and hemp hearts. Nut butter provides mono- and polyunsaturated fats, which are essential for maintaining cell membranes and keeping them flexible.
Chia seeds are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for brain health and reducing inflammation throughout the body.
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Hemp hearts are also a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids as well as gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties.
All of these healthy fats will help to keep you satiated for hours after eating this breakfast!
The key to mastering this recipe is to not overdo the almond milk. When you’re adding almond milk to your smoothie bowl, do so slowly and carefully.
You want to add just enough so that the mixture is thick and creamy, but not too thin. The right consistency will allow you to eat it with a spoon and enjoy all the toppings!
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You can buy frozen bananas and frozen strawberries directly from the grocery store. If that is not available, buy the fresh fruit and freeze them overnight.
Adding their frozen form is key to achieving the ice cream-like consistency of the smoothie!
For the nut butter, use whatever you have at hand. I used almond butter, which is my favorite, but if you have peanut butter or any other type, you will still get all the healthy fat benefits as well as an amazing kick to the taste of the final smoothie!
Adding in a spoonful of your favorite nut butter will also help make this smoothie extra creamy and satisfying. If you don’t have any nut butter on hand, you could also try using tahini or even avocado for a similar effect.
Just make sure to adjust the sweetness level accordingly depending on what type of nut butter you use since some can be quite bitter (like tahini).
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To make this recipe even more nutrient-dense, you can add a scoop of protein powder to the mix. I used vanilla protein powder, but you could also use chocolate or any other flavor that you like. This will increase the protein content of the smoothie and make it even more filling!
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If you do not have chia seeds or hemp hearts, another ingredient that will give you similar nutrients while also helping thicken the final product is flax seeds! Just make sure you have a high-speed blender if you do choose to go this route because flax seeds can be a bit harder to fully blend.
There are endless possibilities when it comes to topping your smoothie bowl. I opted for some crushed walnuts, fresh bananas, pumpkin seeds, and coconut.
However, feel free to get creative and use your favorite toppings to add some additional taste, texture, and crunch to your final product.
Some other great options include chopped fruit, granola, nut butter, or even chocolate chips. So go ahead and experiment until you find the perfect combination of toppings for you.
Now, let’s get to the recipe so you can start enjoying this delicious breakfast!
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons plant milk (soy, almond, oat)
1 scoop of vegan protein powder (I sued the Vega Sport Vanilla)
1 cup banana, frozen
1 cup strawberries, frozen
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 tablespoon nut butter (almond, peanut, cashew)
1 tablespoon hemp hearts
Toppings: fresh fruit, nuts, seeds
Directions:
1. To make the smoothie bowl, start by blending the frozen banana and frozen strawberries together in a blender with some almond milk. Add just enough almond milk to get the blender going, but not too much that it becomes too runny. I have started with 2 tablespoons.
2. Add in the vegan protein powder, nut butter, chia seeds, and hemp hearts and blend until smooth.
3. Pour into a bowl and top it with your toppings of choice! Fresh fruit, coconut, nuts, whatever you’d like!
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do!