Fruit and Vegetable Smoothie Bowl recipe for a healthy breakfast. This green smoothie is made with frozen avocado, spinach, apple, pineapple and banana.
Today was the first day of Autumn. Weather wise of course, but it came way to early for my liking. I walked to the gym this morning in shorts and a tank top thinking it was going to be blisteringly hot, but I was shivering by the time I reached the gym. That being said, I am not ready to give up on summer just yet!! So when I got back to my house, I made this Fruit and Vegetable Smoothie Bowl. I needed to put on a sweater and sweatpants while eating it, but still! I’m going to call this the transitional phase.
I know that a lot of people have very STRONG opinions about smoothie bowls. Some people absolutely love them and eat them all year round, and some people hate them with a fiery burning passion. I went to a food blogging conference a while back, and there was this woman who hated smoothie bowls so much, to a point where she would unfollow anyone who posted a smoothie bowl on Instagram. She didn’t understand how anyone could eat a smoothie bowl for breakfast with all of those chia seeds on top. And also, why make it look pretty? It is only going to end up in your stomach anyways.
To be honest, you can criticize all food on food blogs with the same argument. What is the point of making the food so pretty?? To be honest, it is all for the viewer’s benefit. I would be fine with showing you a bowl of my gruel looking oatmeal, but then no one would make it, would they?
So anyways, all that to say that I am taking that risk. If you don’t like my smoothie bowl, I am risking having you unfollw me. And that is okay. Because I am one of those people who adores smoothie bowls. I used to have it for breakfast almost every morning. Until I discovered how great oatmeal was. Also, I am always cold, so oatmeal just made sense.
But every once in a while, when I want to treat myself, I will make a smoothie bowl. It is only a treat because I really hate cleaning out my blender. And now that I’m living alone, I can’t just leave it for someone else to clean up.
However, if you live in Toronto and want to wash my dishes in exchange for food, hit me up 😉
What you need to make Fruit and Vegetable Smoothie Bowl
All you need is:
- avocado
- banana
- spinach
- pineapple
- apple
- milk
- toppings you like on smoothie bowls
That’s it!
But in the meantime, I will keep smoothie bowls to a bi-weekly event.
I also don’t spend a long time trying to make my bowl look perfect. As long as I have SOME toppings on the bowl, I am a happy camper. I will always sprinkle the top of my smoothie bowl with chia seeds and coconut flakes, but you can also use granola, fig bars, berries, hemp hearts.. the sky is the limit.
Now to pull out my sweaters and long pants. If fall is really starting this early, I need to be prepared.
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Fruit and Vegetable Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
Smoothie Bowl
- 1/3 cup frozen avocado
- 1/3 cup frozen banana
- 1/2 cup baby spinach
- 1/3 cup frozen pineapple
- 1/3 cup apple slices
- 2/3 cup milk of choice
Toppings
- chia seeds
- fig bar
- coconut flakes
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth.
- Pour evenly into 2 bowls. Top with chopped fig bars, coconut, granola and chia seeds.
Kristen King
I have so been wanting to try out a smoothie bowl and this one looks perfect! I love how avocados really up the creaminess factor.
atasteofmadness
Yess!! Avocados definitely step up the smoothie bowl game.
Analida @ ethnicspoon.com
I love smoothie bowls for breakfast and this combination sounds great! Thanks for sharing!
atasteofmadness
Me too! Thanks Analida.
lauren
Such a good way to start the day! I usually don’t think to put frozen pineapple in my smoothies but it sounds so good with the creamy avocado and coconut flake topping.
atasteofmadness
I love the flavour of frozen pineapples! Thanks Lauren.
Veena Azmanov
This sounds so simple, easy and delicious. Love that you added pineapple and figs. My favorite this time of the year. The chia is another great addition. Can’t wait to try this
atasteofmadness
I hope you do! I never leave out the chia seeds on my smoothie bowls 😉
Nicole | Culinary Cool
Ha, I feel like I was also at that food blogging conference, because I totally remember some lady saying the same thing! Unreal! I also hate dealing with cleaning blenders, but sometimes, a good smoothie (like this one) is worth it!
atasteofmadness
Haha, no way! Small world, huh?
Also, agreed. There must be some easier way of cleaning them!
Jyothi (Jo)
BIG smoothie fan here. Fruits and veggies together is my favorite smoothie types. Love the bright vibrant color.
atasteofmadness
Thanks!! Smoothies are so good in the morning.
Tammy
I never tire of smoothie bowls. Yours looks beautiful with the bright colors and I love the combination of fruit and veggies in it…so good!
atasteofmadness
I hope you try it sometime. I am addicted!
Sri Mallya
Love the combination of ingredients in this smoothie bowl. Simple and delicious. Thanks for sharing!
atasteofmadness
Thanks! This one has been my go-to these past weeks
Karyl Henry
I have a smoothie almost every morning, but I’ve never thought to make it in a bowl! And I love the vibrant green color of your bowl from the avocado and spinach
atasteofmadness
Yess!! As long as your smoothie is really thick, it works well as a bowl!!
Holly
I love all the healthy ingredients in this smoothie! It’s such a great way to get a lot of essential nutrients at the beginning of the day!
atasteofmadness
So true!! Thanks Holly!
Tatiana
Smoothie bowl is an ultimate healthy breakfast at any time of the year! Vitamins filed and delicious!
atasteofmadness
Right?? One of my favourites in the morning
Jagruti
I agree with you, smoothie bowls and smoothies in any form are GREAT! I also had a bowl of porridge today but may make a smoothie bowl next 😉 loving the look of yours!
atasteofmadness
I hope you do! It is so refreshing in the morning.
Michele
Mmmm! LOVE all of the ingredients you’ve chosen for this delicious smoothie! I love that it’s so easy and I can enjoy it on my way to work without fuss.
atasteofmadness
Thanks Michele! I love taking it to go too!
kathy downey
I been wanting to try out a smoothie bowl for some time now and this one looks se delicious !
atasteofmadness
Thanks Kathy! You should definitely try it sometime!
Nate
Great way to start your day with this healthy smoothie
atasteofmadness
It is one of my go-to breakfasts 🙂
Kristi
Haha, that’s kind of a funny story because I can’t believe someone would hate smoothie bowls so much. I’ve become pretty fond of them personally so I need to try this recipe!
atasteofmadness
Right? I was shocked! Let me know if you give it a go!