What The F(ruit) Are Smoothie Bowls?
A smoothie bowl starts with a thick blend of whole foods, such as frozen fruits, veggies and other super-food add ins (e.g. oats or yoghurt). Smoothie bowls are dense and thick, perfect...
Well, #smoothiebowls are a social media food trend that have been around for a while now but we are still loving it!
They contain more fruit and less liquid, which makes for a more filling meal and a perfect palette for toppings galore. This allows you an extra opportunity to add healthful nutrients and superfoods to your day, while also making it look aesthetically pleasing. Good luck trying to make your runny smoothie look insta worthy!
By eating with a spoon rather than a straw encourages you to slow down and practice being a more mindful eater, which will make it more satisfying and also more satiating, meaning you’ll feel fuller for longer.
The talented Eli Brecher has created some delicious, gut-goodness smoothie bowl for you to give a go at home.
Easy Green Glow BowlIngredients:
- 1 banana, frozen
- ½ avocado
- Large handful of spinach
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 200ml Press Easy Green juice
- 1 scoop vanilla plant-based protein powder
Toppings used:
- Strawberries, raspberries, Peanut Butter Granola @elisgranola
Method:
Blend all ingredients together, pour into a bowl and add your toppings.
Berry Boost Bowl
Ingredients:
- 1 banana, frozen
- ½ cup berries, fresh or frozen
- ¼ avocado
- 2 tsp almond butter
- 1 scoop plant-based vanilla protein powder
- 150ml Press Berry Boost juice
- 100ml Press Vanilla Nut Milk
Toppings used:
- Blackberries, dried goji berries, cacao nibs, almonds, almond butter, melted dark chocolate
Method:
Blend all ingredients together, pour into a bowl and add your toppings.
Your challenge is to get it looking as aesthetically pleasing as this, tag us on Instagram or drop us an email if you want to share your creations!
