Green Smoothie Bowl with Spirulina (Printable version)

Creamy spirulina and banana smoothie bowl with hemp seeds, granola and berries for an energizing breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 2 ripe bananas, frozen and sliced
02 - 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, washed
03 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or other plant-based milk
04 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (optional, to taste)
05 - 1 teaspoon spirulina powder

→ Toppings

06 - 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
07 - 1/2 banana, sliced
08 - 1/2 cup granola (use gluten-free if needed)
09 - 1/4 cup fresh berries such as blueberries or raspberries
10 - 1 tablespoon shredded coconut (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Add the frozen banana slices, fresh spinach, almond milk, maple syrup (if using), and spirulina powder to a high-speed blender.
02 - Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Add an extra splash of almond milk if a thinner consistency is desired.
03 - Pour the blended mixture evenly into two serving bowls.
04 - Garnish each bowl with hemp seeds, banana slices, granola, fresh berries, and shredded coconut.
05 - Enjoy right away while the smoothie base is cold and the toppings are fresh and crisp.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • The spirulina adds an earthy depth that balances perfectly with sweet banana
  • You can customize the toppings based on whatever needs using up in your pantry
02 -
  • The spirulina taste is quite strong at first so start with just half a teaspoon if you're new to it
  • If you don't have a high speed blender let your bananas thaw for 5 minutes before blending
03 -
  • Run your blender at the lowest speed first to break up the frozen chunks before ramping up
  • Use slightly overripe bananas for natural sweetness without needing much maple syrup

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