Smoothie Bowls

Superfood Pitaya Bowl

Superfood Pitaya Bowl with frozen dragonfruit, berries, banana, and Navitas Organics Superfood + Sea Veggie Blend for an energizing breakfast!

This past weekend M and I saw our first hummingbird on the deck.

We’ve been noticing a lot of bird traffic on the deck lately, which we fondly refer to as “fake hummers”.

You know, the aerial movement, flutter of wings, and flash of color that catches your eye but ends up being a sparrow, crow, or pigeon.

We’d taken to sitting on the couch, sipping wine and talking about upcoming travel plans while sporadically glancing at the deck.

We’re on hummingbird watch.

It was during one of these sessions that I saw something.

I clutched M’s arm slowly but firmly so as not to scare her, while I whispered excitedly, “Hummer, hummer, there’s a hummer!”

And there she was.

The lady hummingbird that perched on our new feeder to suck up nectar was so much smaller than I remember from last year!

With those fast wings and small green body, they’re visually striking and yet easy to miss.

After our first sighting, M immediately cleaned the feeders and changed the sugar water supply, because our hummingbirds deserve the freshest.

And so do you, friends.

Which is why I’m sharing this Superfood Pitaya Bowl with you today.

It’s made in a blender with frozen dragonfruit, berries, banana, and Navitas Organics Superfood + Sea Veggie Blend for an energizing breakfast!

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Strawberry Mango Smoothie Bowl

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Strawberry mango smoothie bowl made with frozen cauliflower and cashew butter. Serve with your favorite toppings for a warm weather breakfast!

Are smoothie bowls still a thing?

I don’t see them much on social media anymore, but I know the local juice shops still sell them.

But they’re so much cheaper and more fun to make at home!

This time of year I always start making them again, dusting off my Vitamix and filling it with fresh frozen things.

There’s something about the novelty of basically eating ice cream for breakfast that always charms me.

Especially after a sweaty workout on a warm day.

This Strawberry Mango Smoothie Bowl is my latest favorite, made with frozen strawberries and mango, cashew butter, and vegan protein powder.

It’s light and sweet yet filling and packed with plant-based protein, and nourishment for the day ahead.

Grab your blender and some frozen fruit and your favorite crunchy toppings!

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Peach Mango Smoothie Bowl

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Peach mango smoothie bowl made with frozen stone fruit, frozen zucchini, and SunButter. Serve your bowls with fresh fruit and granola!

It’s the height of summer here in Virginia; every day the temperature scaling past 90 degrees!

So hot that I’ve been nope-ing out of my usual afternoon walk, looking wistfully at my wilting marigolds from the coolness of my air conditioned living room.

I’ve been craving all of the cold seasonal things– salad bowls, ice cream, and smoothie bowls.

Everything raw, sweet, and refreshing.

I realized looking at my archives that it’s been a while since I shared a smoothie bowl recipe here on the blog!

But I still make them often, more often than protein shakes, because I prefer to “eat” my smoothies instead of drink them, you know?

This Peach Mango Smoothie Bowl is one of my new favorites for my breakfast rotation.

This summer-y peach mango smoothie bowl is made in just 5 minutes with frozen stone fruit, frozen zucchini, and SunButter.

Grab a blender and some stone-fruit and let’s get cool!

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Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Bowl

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Chocolate cherry smoothie bowl with almond milk, frozen cherries, berries, chocolate protein powder, raw cacao, and plenty of sweet toppings!

I kind of feel like a nomad right now, friends.

Because we’re in the process of showing and selling out home, I’ve been working out of the house almost every day.

This means I haven’t had much time to be creative in the kitchen, and breakfast is really the only meal I make and eat at home.

I was just saying on Instagram how it’s been a second since I shared a breakfast post with you.

So…here’s what’s been happening here lately.

If there’s one thing that’s making me feel at home, it’s whipping up a Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Bowl.

This delicious breakfast bowl is packed with protein, fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats that you can blend up in five minutes!

I’ve been blending up in variations of this Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Bowl since 2017!

As I don’t tolerate raw bananas swell in my smoothie bowls, I started relying on frozen cherries to add subtle sweetness to my smoothie bowls.

Until, suddenly, the cherries and chocolate stole the show.

My favorite recipe below calls for frozen berries, cherries, unsweetened almond milk, raw cacao powder, chocolate protein powder, and avocado.

I threw in an optional frozen beet for color and nutrition because I think the earthiness of red beets balances out the sweet cherries!

The result is a thick and creamy smoothie bowl that tastes like dessert but is here for your breakfast.

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Allergy Fighting Acai Bowl

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Easy low-sugar allergy fighting acai bowl with anti-inflammatory acai, pineapple, berries, and bee pollen. Perfect for a warm weather breakfast or snack.

Do you have the seasonal sniffles around this time of year?

We had the windows open almost all weekend, letting the perfect 70 degree breeze waft through the condo, tickling my photography gear and paper planner.

It was all fine and good until I woke up this morning stuffy and puffy, the price for luxuriating in the spring air.

This Allergy Fighting Acai Bowl is just what we need to ease any inflammation this season.

It’s packed with my favorite anti-inflammatory fruits that will sooth your suffering and satisfy your tastebuds.

If nothing else, it tastes and looks amazing to boot.

All you need is 10 minutes, a few cups of colorful fruit, and some topping intrigue.

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Peach Raspberry SunButter Smoothie Bowl

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Peach Raspberry SunButter Smoothie Bowl with frozen peaches, raspberries, and a spoonful of SunButter! Perfect for a quick breakfast.

Let’s talk about peachy perfection for a hot second.

I’m heading to New York today on a business trip, and sometimes before I travel I do this thing where I idealize the trip in my head and try to make all aspects of it “perfect”.

You know, imagining yourself in all of your best outfits, with that perfect hair and makeup day and your best attributes all lit up and glowy, inside and out.

The best version of yourself.

But then I remembered, amidst the hustle of packing today, my anticipation colliding with that promised future moment of perfection that never came, that there is NO PERFECT.

Except for this Peach Raspberry SunButter Smoothie Bowl… it’s pretty darn close.

Stay in the imperfectly perfect present moment with this smoothie bowl for the rest of the summer.

It’s banana-free, low in sugar, and packed with everything you need to start your day well and good.

I got several requests for recipes with peaches on Instagram, and….not to bore you with another banana-free smoothie bowl, but this bowl has been my favorite this summer!

If you’re all about fresh peach summer produce like I’ve been lately, you’re going to LOVE this smoothie bowl!

I love adding frozen peaches to my smoothie bowls because they’re a bit lower in sugar and add a subtle sweetness to your combo.

Per my perfectionist persona, I had to try multiple variations of this bowl to find my most favorite version.

The combination of sweet peaches and tart raspberries with a spoonful of SunButter is perfect for a fresh summer breakfast!

You’re going to love blending up this bowl and watching it turn a pretty pink.

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Chocolate Avocado Galaxy Bowl (Banana-Free)

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Who wants chocolate pudding for breakfast? This easy Chocolate Avocado Galaxy Bowl is packed with plant-based protein and healthy fats.

Friends!

Remember that time I started a Galaxy Bowl series on the blog?

Well, I’m not finished yet.

I’m not sure what flavors you dream of for your galactic grub, but I like mine to come in chocolate.

And avocado.

This Chocolate Avocado Galaxy Bowl is thick, creamy, and spoonable, with just the right amount of sweetness.

Basically it’s pseudo chocolate pudding for breakfast that’s packed with protein, healthy fats, and a refreshing serving of veggies.

Beam me up, Scotty….

Chocolate Chia Chip Yam Smoothie Bowl (Fruit-Free)

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Creamy chocolate fruit-free smoothie bowl packed with veggies and naturally sweetened with japanese yam. Perfect for an energizing breakfast or snack.

Time.

Have you got it?

I want to know– were we always this busy, or, as a collective did we suddenly take on more than we can do (and chew)?

Last night in yoga, my instructor talked about how our perceived lack of time is all a matter of mindset.

Basically, that we make time for the things that matter.

“You made time for yoga,” she said, strolling through the parted sea of down dogs to the back of the studio room.

This is true, I thought, hanging out in down dog with the clarity and calm that always finds me at the studio.

And amidst all of the ceaseless tasks and torturous to-dos, guess what?!

I also made time to make a smoothie bowl.

This Chocolate Chia Chip Yam Smoothie Bowl only requires 10 minutes and a handful of ingredients, so no excuses, because you’ve got time too, boo.

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Blackberry Beet & Walnut Smoothie Bowl

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Blackberry Beet & Walnut Smoothie Bowl with blackberries, beet, and raw walnuts. Packed with root veggies, antioxidants, and protein!

Hey, you.

Serious question.

Is it smoothie bowl season yet?

Or, perhaps more appropriately, is it socially acceptable smoothie bowl season yet?

Because I’ve been rocking the bowls privately (or maybe not quite so privately) all winter long, and I’m ready for the big debut.

How do you feel about something bright, bold, and BEET?

Lately, I’ve been obsessed with this Blackberry Beet & Walnut Smoothie Bowl (Banana-Free) that’s low sugar, high vibe, and perfectly packed with veg and protein.

This gorgeous fuchsia bowl has everything you need to invite warmer weather and refreshing breakfasts back in season.

I’m currently working hard at making beets for breakfast a thing.

The blackberry, beet, and walnut combination was something I first threw together in my Vitamix over a year ago, back when throwing frozen veg into the blender felt like the wild wild west to me.

I’ve been perfecting it ever since.

Juicy sweet blackberries, earthy mellow beets, and creamy walnuts are so good smashed together and then enjoyed by the spoonful!

Another berry will work if you need to substitute, but something about blackberries makes this combination sing like an angelic choir.

Trust me on this.

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Evergreen Smoothie Bowl (Banana-Free)

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Reset with this banana-free smoothie bowl that’s packed with protein, berries, and greens. Perfect for a nourishing breakfast, snack, or anytime meal.

I always have a little trouble letting go of Christmas…anyone else?

We usually leave our tree decorated until New Years Day and then I try to do the disassembly as quickly as possible to avoid those poignant pangs of nostalgia.

Like ripping off a bandaid.

But for now it’s still standing, proud and present-less in our living room.

If you’re having a little trouble letting go of the red and green too, this Evergreen Smoothie Bowl is for you!

This nutritious blend of leafy greens, antioxidant rich berries and cacao, and protein is the perfect breakfast to reset and refuel after a big holiday weekend or whenever!

I woke up this morning to a very cold world outside.

Not exactly the kind of weather that you would associate with smoothie bowls, but I still crave them anyway.

Luckily, my parents got me a spiffy new L.L.Bean floor-length robe in eggplant purple for Christmas that I’ve had considerable trouble taking off since.

My family knows that I’m a robe person.

If you need me I’ll be wrapped up in purple polyester, slurping up spoonfuls of evergreen.

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