Smoothie bowl
Such an easy, appetizing breakfast. I love them because they are quick to whip up in a blender, and if you are feeding a fussy eater, you can hide a multitude of nutritious ingredients inside! Although I like the idea of smoothies, I’ve never been one to drink my food – would much rather eat it with a spoon. A smoothie bowl is very similar to a smoothie drink, but with less liquid. Your imagination is the limit with ingredients. I like to throw together some chocolate chia pudding* (a staple in our refrigerator, but not a necessary ingredient), Greek yogurt, frozen berries, and nuts. Sometimes I add collagen powder for extra protein and joint/gut-healing goodness. I’ll decorate the bowl of cool, pretty purple ‘ice cream’ with coconut flakes, a spoonful of nut butter, a sprinkle of buckwheat groats for crunch, and fresh berries if I have them… So delicious! And if you are watching your carbs, this version is pretty low. If you prefer more sweetness, add half a banana and a drizzle of honey. All up, a high protein, high fibre, lower carb, healthy fat way to start your day.
*See my Chocolate Chia Pudding recipe here [LINK]
Ingredients for one
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
30 g nuts of choice
1 cup frozen berries (raspberries have the lowest sugar content)
1/4 cup chia pudding (optional)
1/2 banana (optional)
Blend until smooth. Serve with whatever takes your fancy: nut butter, coconut flakes, fresh berries, buckwheat groats