Evergreen Smoothie Bowl (Banana-Free)

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.

What You Need to Make an Evergreen Smoothie Bowl 

Here’s what you need to make an Evergreen Smoothie Bowl:

• unsweetened almond milk
• vanilla or chocolate protein powder
• raw cacao powder
• peanut butter powder or nut butter
• frozen berries & cherries (cherries, raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries)
• steamed and frozen cauliflower
• frozen spinach

Here are optional toppings:

• pomegranate seeds
• shredded coconut
• granola
• almond butter

That’s it!

How to Make Evergreen Smoothie Bowl

This smoothie bowl is super easy to make!

Add all of the ingredients to a high speed blender in the order listed* except the frozen spinach and blend everything until it’s well combined and creamy.

Pause to scrape down the sides as needed to recombine.

Add the frozen spinach and pulse again until the spinach totally disappears and the smoothie bowl is a vibrant green.

Pour the blender contents into a bowl and serve it immediately with pomegranate seeds, shredded coconut, granola, and almond butter.

Tips & Tricks

If you’re wondering how I achieved this deep “evergreen” color, I’ll tell you my tips.

To be honest,  every time I make this bowl it’s a different shade of green, which really is part of the fun of it all.

To achieve the verdant shade in this post, try adding lighter colored berries and don’t be afraid to really heap in the frozen spinach.

I’m talking salad-worthy quantities of spinach in your smoothie bowl. But don’t worry, you won’t taste a thing!

For a sweeter smoothie bowl, add more frozen cherries, and for lower sugar, stick to a blend of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.

The cacao powder is optional, but I love adding it in for a superfood boost of chocolate-y flavor.

How to Serve Evergreen Smoothie Bowl

Enjoy this Evergreen Smoothie Bowl anytime you’re craving your greens first thing in the morning.

I love mine topped with pomegranate seeds, shredded coconut, and whatever granola I’m currently obsessed with.

Bookmark this recipe as your go-to “green bowl” of 2018!

This bowl has been my rock the past few months.

I whip it out in the morning after a late night, a chocolate attack, or a stressful week (or sometimes all of the above).

It never fails to make me feel refreshed and revitalized.

Enjoy!

More Vegan Smoothie Bowls

• Winter Squash Mango Smoothie Bowl

• Blue Galaxy Smoothie Bowl

• Green Galaxy Smoothie Bowl

• Banana Free Smoothie Bowls (4 Ways!)

• Strawberry Mango Smoothie Bowl

• Peach Mango Smoothie Bowl

• Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Bowl

• Peach Raspberry SunButter Smoothie Bowl

• Chocolate Chia Chip Yam Smoothie Bowl

• Blackberry Beet & Walnut Smoothie Bowl

I Want to Hear From You

If you make this Evergreen Smoothie Bowl (Banana Free!) recipe, let me know!

Be sure to leave me a comment, rating, and review so I can use your feedback to create more yums.

Give me a shout on Instagram and use #floraandvino to show me your creations.

Check out my Pinterest page to pin more recipes like this one to make later.

Love this post and want more? Go to my homepage and subscribe to get updates delivered right to your inbox!

XO Lauren

Print

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, meaning I earn a commission if you use these links. I only recommend brands I love, trust, and can’t keep quiet about!