Shamrock Green Smoothie Bowl (Printer View)

Nutrient-packed blend of spinach, kiwi, banana, and creamy yogurt for a fresh, energizing breakfast or snack.

# Components:

→ Base

01 - 2 cups fresh spinach, packed
02 - 2 ripe kiwis, peeled and chopped
03 - 1 banana, sliced and frozen
04 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
05 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, optional
07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds

→ Toppings

08 - 1 kiwi, sliced
09 - 1/2 banana, sliced
10 - 1/4 cup gluten-free granola
11 - 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
12 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
13 - Fresh mint leaves, optional

# Method:

01 - In a blender, combine spinach, kiwis, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, honey if using, and chia seeds.
02 - Blend until completely smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, add additional almond milk to reach desired consistency.
03 - Pour the smoothie blend into two serving bowls.
04 - Arrange kiwi slices, banana, granola, shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, and mint leaves on top as desired.
05 - Serve while cold for optimal freshness and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's the kind of breakfast that actually makes you feel awake and energized without that mid-morning crash.
  • Every spoonful delivers different textures and flavors, so you're never bored even eating the same thing twice.
  • Prep takes about ten minutes and requires nothing more complicated than a blender and a knife.
02 -
  • If your spinach isn't actually blending smooth and instead makes the texture gritty, your blender probably isn't powerful enough—high-powered blenders like Vitamix or Ninja handle it, but food processors definitely won't.
  • Frozen fruit is non-negotiable for the right texture; fresh banana will give you a thin smoothie instead of the creamy bowl consistency you're after.
  • Assembling toppings right before serving is the difference between a beautiful bowl and toppings that have sunk into mush within five minutes.
03 -
  • If you're making this regularly, freeze banana slices in an ice cube tray so they're already portioned and grab exactly what you need.
  • A slightly less ripe kiwi will maintain its shape better on top; save the perfectly ripe ones for the blender where they'll break down anyway.
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