Green Smoothie Bowl Spirulina Banana (Print version)
Creamy green bowl with spirulina, banana, hemp seeds & berries — nutrient-packed breakfast or snack in 10 minutes.
# What you'll need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 2 ripe bananas, fresh or frozen
02 - 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
03 - 1/2 avocado
04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or plant-based milk of choice
05 - 1 teaspoon spirulina powder
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
07 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup, optional to taste
→ Toppings
08 - 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
09 - 1/2 banana, sliced
10 - 1/4 cup mixed berries such as blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries
11 - 2 tablespoons gluten-free granola
12 - 1 tablespoon coconut flakes
# Method:
01 - Add the ripe bananas, spinach, avocado, almond milk, spirulina powder, chia seeds, and maple syrup to a high-speed blender.
02 - Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Add an extra splash of almond milk if a thinner consistency is preferred.
03 - Pour the blended smoothie base evenly between two serving bowls.
04 - Arrange hemp seeds, banana slices, mixed berries, granola, and coconut flakes over each bowl. Serve immediately.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The creaminess from avocado means you get a rich, ice cream like texture without any dairy at all.
- Spirulina sounds intimidating but it vanishes behind the banana and maple, giving you all the benefits with zero fishy taste.
02 -
- Frozen bananas are the real trick here because they make the bowl thick enough to support toppings without melting into soup.
- Spirulina can vary wildly in quality and taste between brands, so start with half a teaspoon if yours is particularly potent.
03 -
- Freeze ripe bananas in chunks on a parchment lined tray before transferring to a bag so they blend smoothly without clumping together.
- Serve the bowls in chilled dishes and keep your toppings ready before you blend, since the window of perfect texture is surprisingly short.