Green Smoothie Bowl (Creami)
Green Smoothie Bowl [The Clean Green Remix]
Vibrant, nutrient-packed smoothie bowl that tastes like a tropical treat while delivering powerhouse nutrition. This is the breakfast that makes eating your greens absolutely delicious, with creamy texture that rivals ice cream and flavors so amazing you’ll forget you’re having vegetables for breakfast.
Ingredients
For Smoothie Base:
2 cups (60g) frozen organic spinach
1 large frozen banana, sliced (150g)
1 cup (165g) frozen mango chunks
1 cup (240ml) unsweetened coconut milk
1/4 cup (50g) allulose or coconut sugar
2 tbsp (32g) natural almond butter
1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lime juice
1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp (1g) sea salt
Optional Boosters:
1 tbsp (15g) chia seeds
1 tsp (3g) spirulina powder for extra green power
1/2 avocado for ultimate creaminess
Make it Good For The Gut (Optional)
Add 2 tablespoons plain kefir for beneficial probiotics and enhanced creaminess that supports digestive health. Include 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed for prebiotic fiber that feeds good gut bacteria. Blend in 1/4 cup fermented coconut yogurt for additional beneficial cultures and tropical flavor. Add 1 teaspoon raw apple cider vinegar for digestive enzymes and balanced pH. Consider 1 tablespoon collagen peptides for gut lining support and protein boost that doesn’t affect the smooth texture.
Remix Options
Sweetener Swaps: Replace allulose with coconut sugar, maple syrup, or pitted dates for different sweetness profiles and natural flavors. Green Alternatives: Use frozen kale, Swiss chard, or romaine lettuce instead of spinach for variety in nutrients and subtle flavor differences. Protein Variations: Try peanut butter, cashew butter, or tahini instead of almond butter for different nutty flavors and protein profiles. Tropical Twists: Substitute pineapple, papaya, or passion fruit for mango to create different tropical flavor combinations. Liquid Options: Use oat milk, cashew milk, or regular dairy milk instead of coconut milk for creaminess preferences. Ninja Creami Method: Pour blended mixture into Creami container, freeze 24 hours, then process on smoothie bowl setting for ice cream-like texture. Superfood Boosts: Add protein powder, hemp hearts, or acai powder for enhanced nutrition and unique flavors.
Good To Know
Frozen Advantage: Using frozen spinach eliminates any raw vegetable texture while providing concentrated nutrition – one cup frozen equals about 3 cups fresh. Flavor Masking Magic: Mango and banana naturally mask any green vegetable taste while providing natural sweetness and tropical flavor that appeals to all ages. Texture Perfection: Almond butter creates rich creaminess while lime juice adds brightness that balances the earthiness of greens for perfect flavor harmony. Blending Order: Add liquids first, then soft ingredients, finally frozen items to ensure smooth blending and prevent strain on blender motor. Consistency Control: Start with less liquid and add gradually until reaching desired thickness – smoothie bowls should be thick enough to hold toppings. Nutritional Powerhouse: Each serving provides multiple servings of vegetables, healthy fats, fiber, and natural energy without artificial additives or preservatives. Make-Ahead Strategy: Pre-portion ingredients in freezer bags for quick morning blending, or make large batch and freeze in individual portions. Topping Tips: Serve immediately with fresh fruit, granola, nuts, seeds, or coconut flakes for textural contrast and additional nutrients. Storage Guidelines: Best consumed fresh, but can be stored covered in refrigerator for 2 days or frozen for up to 1 month for later enjoyment.
steps
Layer:
Add coconut milk to high-speed blender first, followed by almond butter, lime juice, vanilla, and salt to create liquid base for smooth blending.
Add:
Layer in frozen spinach, then banana and mango chunks, finally allulose on top to ensure proper blending order and prevent ingredient sticking.
Blend:
Process on high speed for 60-90 seconds until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape sides as needed to ensure even blending of all ingredients.
Check:
Test consistency and adjust thickness by adding more liquid for thinner smoothie or less for thicker bowl texture that holds toppings well.
Taste:
Sample and adjust sweetness with additional allulose or acidity with more lime juice to achieve perfect balanced flavor that suits your preferences.
Serve:
Pour into chilled bowls and top immediately with fresh berries, sliced fruit, granola, nuts, seeds, or coconut flakes for textural contrast and visual appeal.
Alternative:
For Ninja Creami method: pour blended mixture into Creami container, freeze 24 hours, then process on smoothie bowl setting for ice cream-like texture.