Vibrant Smoothie Bowls Twists (Print)
Colorful smoothie bowls blend yam, pistachio, fruits, and granola for a bright, nutritious morning treat.
# Components:
→ Base
01 - 1 small purple yam (ube), peeled and diced
02 - 1 cup frozen banana slices
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt
04 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
05 - 2 tablespoons pistachio paste or shelled pistachios
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
→ Toppings
07 - 1/4 cup fresh berries (blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries)
08 - 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
09 - 2 tablespoons granola (gluten-free if required)
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios
11 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
12 - Edible flowers or microgreens (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Steam or boil the diced purple yam in a small saucepan for 8 to 10 minutes until fork-tender. Let cool completely.
02 - Combine the cooled purple yam, frozen bananas, yogurt, almond milk, pistachio paste, and honey or maple syrup in a blender.
03 - Blend ingredients on high speed until smooth and creamy, adding a splash more almond milk if needed to achieve a thick, spoonable consistency.
04 - Divide the smoothie mixture evenly into two serving bowls.
05 - Arrange fresh berries, kiwi slices, granola, chopped pistachios, coconut flakes, and edible flowers or microgreens decoratively on top.
06 - Serve the bowls at once with a spoon.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Bright and beautiful presentation for breakfast
- Creative flavor blends with nutritious ingredients
02 -
- Contains pistachios, which are tree nuts, and may contain dairy if using Greek yogurt
- Check your granola for gluten to keep this dish gluten-free
03 -
- Swap the purple yam for sweet potato or beetroot for new colors and flavors
- For a vegan version, use coconut yogurt instead of Greek yogurt