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.
I’m really loving yoga lately, you guys.
Like really loving it.
On the worst days, my 6 PM flow class beckons to me like a bright lighthouse in a storm.
The storm of my kitchen in complete and utter recipe testing disarray.
When I get home, the mess looks a little less messy, and the fail recipes taste a little less…failed.
(Sort of.)
I’m also really loving this Chocolate Chia Chip Yam Smoothie Bowl, inspired by my original fruit-free blend, my Fruit-Free “Fake-Out” Shakes!
On the day of its creation, I woke craving a chocolate shake, but didn’t really want to muddle the rich cacoa flavors with any fruit, ya know?
As with most of my recipe obsession, the answer was YAM.
YUM. 
This smoothie bowl is decadence meets nutrition.
It’s thick and creamy, cool but not brain-freeze cold, and very chocolate-y.
The thickness comes from the combination of baked yam, frozen cauliflower, and chia seeds.
All veg and seeds?!
Yes, it sounds strange, I know, but give it a shot!
This fruit-free and refined sugar free recipe is great for anyone who is looking for lower sugar options without sacrificing the whole smoothie-bowl altogether.
It’s also packed with protein, fiber, and antioxidants.
To keep the toppings fruit-free, refined-sugar-free, and FUN, I added my favorite Coco-Roon Chocolate Chip Cookie “Crumble”.
I love these versatile little bites!
They’re lightly sweetened with a mix of maple syrup and coconut sugar, making them the perfect snack or treat.
You’ve got to try them crumbled on top of your smoothie bowl.
The cookie breaks down into the fluffiest little clusters with soft chocolate chunks…
Do I really need to continue?
Enjoy this Chocolate Chia Chip Yam Smoothie Bowl as a protein-packed breakfast, snack, or even dessert.
To keep this bowl fruit- free, omit the fruit toppings.
If you can’t find Japanese Yams near you, try subbing regular sweet potato instead for similar results.
Be sure to steam/bake/roast your yams in advance so you have them in the fridge ready to go when the Chocolate Chia Chip Yam Bowl cravings hit hard!
I learned the hard way– I may or may not have been up at 6 AM today baking yams before I even had my morning matcha!
If you try this Chocolate Chia Chip Yam Smoothie Bowl, let me know!
Be sure to leave me a comment, rating, and review so I can use your feedback to create more yums.
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Want more fruit-free smoothie ideas? Check out my Fruit-Free “Fake-Out” Shakes, too!
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XO Lauren
Chocolate Chia Chip Yam Smoothie Bowl (Fruit-Free)
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 1 serving
Description
Creamy chocolate fruit-free smoothie bowl packed with veggies and naturally sweetened with japanese yam. Perfect for an energizing breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- 12 oz. unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1 TBSP raw cacao powder
- 3/4 cup steamed and frozen cauliflower
- 1/2 small roasted, steamed, or baked Japanese yam, skins removed (~1/2 cup, smashed)
- 1 TBSP chia seeds
Optional toppings:
- 1–2 crumbled Chocolate Chip Coco-Roons
- fresh berries
- cacao nibs
- shredded coconut
- chia seeds
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blend and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add a little more frozen cauliflower or steamed yam to thicken or more almond milk to thin.
- Pour the mixture into a bowl it and top with optional crumbled Chocolate Chip Coco-Roons, fresh berries, cacao nibs, shredded coconut, and chia seeds.
Notes
*Prep time does not include time to bake Japanese yam
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Smoothie Bowl
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Fruit-Free, Refined Sugar-Free
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This is such a good idea! I’ll admit I was a little skeptical of a smoothie bowl with no frozen fruit…and then I saw there is frozen cauliflower!!! I’ll bet that makes the texture amazing and it’s such a good way to sneak in those veggies!
Hi Hannah! Yes, totally! And the japanese yam makes it perfectly sweet, too! I hope you try it and love it!
XOXO Lauren
I am so making this soooon! Just bought chocolate protein powder and this recipe will be perfect.
YES, Kristen! Let me know what you think once you try it!