Green Smoothie Bowl Spinach Pineapple (Print Version)
A vibrant bowl blending spinach, pineapple, banana, and toppings for a fresh start to your day.
# What You'll Need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 2 cups baby spinach, fresh
02 - 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
03 - 1 frozen banana, sliced
04 - ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
06 - 1 tablespoon almond butter (optional)
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
→ Toppings
08 - ½ cup fresh pineapple, diced
09 - ½ banana, sliced
10 - 2 tablespoons granola (gluten-free if needed)
11 - 1 tablespoon shredded coconut
12 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
13 - Fresh berries (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Combine the spinach, frozen pineapple, frozen banana, almond milk, chia seeds, and almond butter (if using) in a blender.
02 - Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Add additional almond milk for a thinner consistency if desired.
03 - Taste the smoothie base and add honey or maple syrup if extra sweetness is needed, blending briefly to incorporate.
04 - Pour the smoothie base evenly into two serving bowls.
05 - Arrange the fresh pineapple, banana slices, granola, shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, and fresh berries on top as desired.
06 - Enjoy right away with a spoon while the smoothie base remains thick and frozen.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The frozen banana trick transforms ordinary smoothie ingredients into something that feels like eating soft serve for breakfast
- You can customize the toppings based on whatever needs using up in your pantry, making it zero waste and never boring
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- The consistency is crucial and if yours turns out too runny, pour it into a bowl and freeze for 15 minutes before adding toppings
- A high speed blender makes a difference here but even a basic one will work if youre patient and stop to scrape down the sides
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- Keep bags of sliced frozen bananas in your freezer so you can make this anytime without planning ahead
- If your blender struggles with frozen fruit, let the ingredients sit for 5 minutes before blending to soften slightly