The hot and humid weather always leaves my body craving something cool that’s not overly filling. Enter smoothie bowls—smoothies but thick enough to be scooped up with a spoon. You might have already seen those satisfying, beautiful bowls on your Instagram feed with vibrant colours and delicious toppings.
Is there a hack to get it right? It’s no news that smoothie bowls don’t require actual cooking; they’re all about assembling. They’re easy to make and offer many health benefits.
SMOOTH(IE) SAILING
When made right, a smoothie bowl can become a meal replacement — filled with nutrients and filling enough. I often have them for breakfast or even as dessert. All four smoothie bowl recipes I have noted below have been in the rotation this season and have distinct flavour profiles. I pick which one I want depending on my mood and the occasion. For example, the creamy and decadent ‘energize smoothie bowl’ is often my dessert when I crave something sweet but healthy, the ‘calm smoothie bowl’ is my quick breakfast for busy mornings, the ‘glow smoothie bowl’ is my detox selection for when I’ve had too many meals outside.
4 QUICK & EASY SMOOTHIE RECIPES TO TRY
1. CALM SMOOTHIE BOWL
It is a great way to start your day. It is fruity, healthy, refreshing, and my go-to breakfast.
Ingredients:
- 1 Calm bar by Jungly Delights
- 2/3 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup coconut water
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 tbsp almond butter
Topping Suggestions:
Fresh berries, banana, Jungly Delights bars, granola, slivered almonds, seeds
Method:
Blend all the ingredients together, pour into your favourite bowl, and decorate with the toppings. Don’t refrain from being creative!
2. ENERGIZE SMOOTHIE BOWL
The one I make when I’m craving something sweet but want it to be healthy is creamy, decadent, and so satisfying to look at.
Ingredients:
- 1 Energize bar by Jungly Delights + 1/2 a bar for topping
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1/4 cup almond milk
Topping Suggestions:
Jungly Delights bars, granola, banana, coconut flakes, cacao nibs or chocolate chips
Method:
Blend all the ingredients together, pour in a bowl, and crumble half a Jungly Delights energize bar on top to add some crunch.
3. FOCUS SMOOTHIE BOWL
This bowl is my pick for a mid-work snack. It is fruity, delicious and gives me energy to work more efficiently, instead of making me sluggish.
Ingredients:
- 1 Focus bar by Jungly Delights
- 2/3 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/4 cup coconut water
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 tbsp almond butter
Topping Suggestions:
Strawberries, banana, pumpkin seeds, slivered almonds, chia seeds, chocolate chips or cacao nibs
Method:
Blend all the ingredients together, pour into your favorite bowl, and play with your toppings.
4. GLOW SMOOTHIE BOWL
I choose this bowl when I need a reset. It is filled with skin-boosting ingredients that detoxify the body.
Ingredients:
- 1 Glow bar by Jungly Delights
- A small handful of spinach
- 1 frozen mango
- 1/4 cup coconut water
- 1/2 an avocado
Topping Suggestions:
Mango, banana, Jungly Delights bars, granola, sunflower seeds, flax seeds
Method:
Blend all the ingredients together, pour into your favorite bowl, and decorate with the suggested toppings.
4 PRO TIPS TO GET THE SMOOTHIE RIGHT
- Use frozen fruits to make your smoothie extra creamy. Next time you have extra-ripe fruit at home, slice it and store it in the freezer for your next smoothie bowl instead of throwing it away.
- Add only a little coconut water, almond milk, or liquid. You want your smoothie bowl thicker than a regular smoothie so you can scoop it up with a spoon (otherwise, it’s just a regular smoothie).
- Chop your banana, bars, and other ingredients into small pieces so that they blend easily. You don’t need to add excess liquid to mix all the ingredients.
- Make your own almond milk at home to ensure it is clean. Store-bought ones have way too many unnecessary and artificial ingredients. You just need almonds and water.
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