Smoothie Bowls
Photo Credit: Jessica VanDyk Rethink breakfast with smoothie bowls. Think of a fun version of the more traditional smoothie, served in a bowl, and instead of sipping with a straw, the thick texture of a smoothie bowl requires a spoon. In a too rushed world, smoothie bowls make us slow down a bit to enjoy flavourful hearty toppings held up by the dense consistency of a creamy base. Toppings like granola and nuts add crunch and texture while providing sustained energy, healthy fats, and protein to keep you full throughout your morning. To make the base, blend any frozen creamy fruit or try a combination of tropical fruits such as: sliced ripe bananas dragon fruit, also known as pitaya or pitahaya (white, red, or yellow) mango chunks Before blending, decide whether you want to add some protein to the base. Healthy choices include (choose one or two): Photo Credit: Jessica VanDyk cacoa nibs or powder peanut butter or PB2 (powdered peanut butter) protein powd