4 Homemade Smoothie Bowl Recipes
by Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD
I don’t know about ya’ll but I am SWEATING TO DEATH out here in Vegas! I’ve also been craving refreshing, sweet beverages and snacks more often than usual. While I love smoothies, there is something about not chewing my food that rubs me the wrong way. I thoroughly enjoy the process of eating. This leads me to today’s blog – smoothie bowls!
Smoothie bowls are an excellent means of consuming nutrient-rich foods while also satisfying your sweet tooth. Because smoothie bowls are comprised of fluids, fruits and veggies, they are also very hydrating. Here are a few recipes that I’ve found be both nutritious and delicious! Tag me in your #DolceEats @dolcedietitian!
Acai Smoothie Bowl
Serves 1
Ingredients
• 1 packet organic frozen acai (Sambazon or Acai Roots)
• ½ frozen banana
• 2 oz. coconut water
• ¾ scoop Dolce Whey protein (~20g)
Optional Toppings
• Organic granola
• Sliced banana
• Sliced strawberries
• Unsweetened coconut flakes
Directions
• Place ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl using a spatula. Top with optional toppings.
{Note: We recommend using a powerful blender such as a Vitamix or Blendtec. Otherwise, you may want to blend coconut water and acai first, adding additional ingredients one at a time.}
Avocado & Kale Smoothie Bowl
Serves 1
Ingredients
• 1 cup kale leaves
• ½ cup almond milk
• ½ banana, sliced
• ½ avocado
• ½ cup ice
• 1 Tbsp. agave syrup
• ½ scoop Dolce Whey protein (~15g)
Optional Toppings
• ½ cup raspberries
• 1 kiwi, sliced
• 1 tsp. chia seeds
• ½ banana, sliced
• Drizzle of agave syrup.
• Sliced banana
• Sliced strawberries
• Unsweetened coconut flakes
Directions
• Blend kale, almond milk, 1.2 banana, avocado, ice, 1 Tbsp. agave and Dolce Whey until smooth. Transfer to a bowl using a spatula. Top with raspberries, kiwi, chia seeds, ½ sliced banana and drizzle of agave.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie Bowl
Serves 1
Ingredients
• ½ cup almond milk (adjust for desired consistency)
• ½ cup ice
• ½ banana
• 1 ½ Tbsp. peanut butter
• 1 Tbsp. cacao powder
• 2 tsp. maple syrup
• ¼ tsp. vanilla extract
• ¾ scoop Dolce Whey protein (~20g)
Optional Toppings
• ½ banana
• cacao nibs
• 1 tsp. maple syrup
Directions
• Blend almond milk, ½ banana, peanut butter, cacao powder, 2 tsp. maple syrup, vanilla extract and Dolce Whey until smooth. Transfer to a bowl using a spatula. Top with optional toppings!
Strawberry Mango Smoothie Bowl
Serves 1
Ingredients
• ¾ cup frozen mango
• ¼ cup frozen strawberries
• 2 oz. coconut water
• ¾ scoop Dolce Whey protein (~20g)
Optional Toppings
• Organic granola
• Sliced banana
• Sliced strawberries
• Unsweetened coconut flakes
Directions
• Place ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl using a spatula.
