Green Smoothie Bowl with Spinach (Print)

Blend frozen spinach and tropical fruits into a creamy base, then top with crunchy granola and fresh berries for a nutritious morning bowl.

# Components:

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

# Directions:

01 - Place fresh spinach, frozen banana, frozen mango chunks, frozen pineapple chunks, almond milk, chia seeds, nut butter if using, and honey or maple syrup if using into a high-speed blender. Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1-2 minutes.
02 - Check the smoothie thickness. If the mixture is too thick to blend or pour, add additional almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
03 - Pour the blended smoothie base evenly into two serving bowls, using a spatula to scrape all contents from the blender.
04 - Arrange granola, fresh mixed fruit, shredded coconut, and additional chia or hemp seeds over the top of each smoothie bowl. Distribute toppings evenly between the two servings.
05 - Serve the smoothie bowls right away with spoons while the base is still thick and frozen, and toppings remain crunchy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a tropical dessert but packs two cups of spinach into something you'll actually want to eat
  • The frozen fruit creates the thickest, creamiest texture without any dairy or ice cream
02 -
  • Frozen fruit is non-negotiable here—fresh fruit will give you a thin, watery smoothie instead of that luxurious, spoonable texture
  • The spinach really does disappear completely, so don't be alarmed by how green the mixture looks
  • You need a powerful blender for this. A weak one will leave you with chunky spinach, which is honestly tragic.
03 -
  • Pack your spinach leaves tight when measuring—you want all those greens in there
  • Let your blender run a little longer than you think necessary to get that completely smooth, velvety texture
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