Easy green smoothie bowl recipe

Sipping a smoothie is a great way to get a nutrient boost, but there are times when you need to dig in with a spoon and eat to feel fully satiated… introducing the easy green smoothie bowl recipe.

It’s the same nutrition as traditional smoothies but thicker in consistency, with the addition of fun toppings. Start out with this basic green recipe and then customise to suit your needs. Top with a variety of nutritional boosts and create different combinations to keep you going all day long.

Ingredients (serves 1)

60g leafy greens (spinach, kale, romaine lettuce, Swiss chard)

175ml plant-based milk (almond, coconut, cashew)

¼ avocado

1 banana, sliced and frozen

Pinch of sea salt

¼tsp each of pure vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, grated lemon zest, ground ginger, fresh mint (optional flavourings)

Toppings of choice

Method

Blend the greens and plant-based milk in a high-speed liquidiser until mixed. Add the remaining ingredients, including the flavouring of choice, and blend until smooth.

Transfer the thick smoothie to a bowl and sprinkle with your toppings of choice – make sure to include some protein and other nutritional boosts for balanced combinations. Get creative and have fun!

Recipe courtesy of Whole Food Energy: 200 All Natural Recipes to Prepare, Refuel and Recover by Elise Museles (Apple Press, £14.99)