Green Smoothie Bowl Kiwi Chia (Printable version)
Vibrant blend of greens, kiwi, and chia topped with granola and fresh fruits for a nutrient boost.
# What You'll Need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 2 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
02 - 1 cup baby spinach, packed
03 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or plant-based milk
04 - 1/2 cup Greek-style coconut yogurt or plain vegan yogurt
05 - 1 kiwi, peeled and chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
07 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave (optional)
→ Toppings
08 - 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
09 - 2 tablespoons granola (gluten-free if needed)
10 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
11 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
12 - Fresh berries such as blueberries or raspberries, to taste
13 - Sliced banana, to taste
14 - Pumpkin seeds, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Place frozen bananas, baby spinach, almond milk, coconut yogurt, chopped kiwi, chia seeds, and maple syrup into a high-speed blender. Process on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed.
02 - Divide the blended smoothie mixture evenly between two serving bowls, using a spatula to transfer all contents.
03 - Arrange sliced kiwi, granola, chia seeds, coconut flakes, fresh berries, banana slices, and pumpkin seeds attractively over the surface of each bowl according to preference.
04 - Present bowls with spoons and enjoy right away while the smoothie base remains thick and frozen toppings are crisp.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- You get two servings of greens without tasting them at all
- The toppings turn breakfast into something you actually look forward to eating
02 -
- Less liquid creates that perfectly thick, spoonable texture
- Ice cubes can save the day if your bananas didnt freeze solid enough
03 -
- Start with less liquid than you think you need
- Let the blender run an extra 15 seconds for absolute smoothness