Green Smoothie Bowl with Kiwi (Printable)
Nutrient-packed smoothie bowl with fresh kiwi, spinach, banana, and chia seeds. Vegan and gluten-free.
# What You Need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 2 ripe kiwis, peeled and chopped
02 - 1 medium banana, frozen
03 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves, packed
04 - 1/2 avocado
05 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or plant-based milk
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
07 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar, optional
→ Toppings
08 - 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
09 - 2 tablespoons gluten-free granola
10 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut
11 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
12 - 1/2 cup fresh berries such as blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries
13 - 1 banana, sliced
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a blender, combine the kiwis, frozen banana, spinach, avocado, almond milk, chia seeds, and maple syrup if using. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add additional milk as needed to achieve desired consistency.
02 - Divide the smoothie mixture evenly between two bowls.
03 - Artfully arrange kiwi slices, granola, shredded coconut, chia seeds, fresh berries, and banana slices over the smoothie base according to preference.
04 - Serve immediately with a spoon and enjoy.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The creaminess from the avocado creates a spoonable texture that feels more substantial than drinking a smoothie.
- You can customize the toppings based on whatever you have in your pantry, making each bowl a unique creation.
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- Freezing the banana beforehand makes all the difference in creating that perfect thick consistency without diluting flavors with ice.
- Adding the liquid ingredients to the blender first helps prevent the dreaded stuck blender situation I battled for years.
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- If your blender struggles with frozen ingredients, let them thaw for about 5 minutes before blending for smoother results.
- Cut your kiwi into thin half-moons rather than chunks for a more elegant presentation that makes the bowl look professionally crafted.