This "Grass Ain't Greener" Green Smoothie Bowl, with a spinach and kiwi base, has lots of fiber and is sweetened with all natural ingredients. It makes a delicious and easy snack or breakfast option.
My Music Smoothie Bowl Series is back! The second installment is named after "Grass Ain't Greener", a song by R&B artist Chris Brown that is the lead single off of his latest album. The single was certified platinum by the RIAA. Although it was one of the first songs recorded for Heartbreak on a Full Moon, it ended up being released as a bonus track on the album.
Similar to many other green smoothies, we use spinach to get that beautiful color. Kiwi adds both hue and fiber, while frozen bananas give the bowl a creamy texture and natural sugars. You'll absolutely love this smoothie bowl!
The Coined Breakdown
- Total Cost per serving: $2.95
- Total Cost (two bowls): $5.89
- Those Other Guys: $14.99 per bowl
Ingredients
- Frozen Bananas - For natural sweetness and a creamy, thick texture.
- Kiwis - These are packed with flavor and fiber! You can blend as is, or freeze these as well.
- Spinach - Either fresh or frozen will work.
- Almond Milk - This is optional, since kiwis have tons of liquid. But a little milk helps to bring all of our ingredients together in the blender.
- Topping Ideas - To stay on the "green" theme, I love adding chopped pistachios. Other delicious toppings are strawberries, extra kiwi, shredded coconut, blueberries, or honey.
Variations and Substitutions
Banana Substitute: Not a fan of banana flavor? Try frozen cauliflower or zucchini. If you use veggies instead, I recommend adding some sweeteners to the smoothie to your taste preference.
No Added Sweeteners: To sweeten the smoothie without any added sugar (and keep it Whole30), try adding frozen cherries, strawberries, or chopped dates to the blender.
Other Mix-Ins: Protein powder or yogurt are great to mix into the smoothie base for extra nutrients..
Topping Ideas: Try sliced almonds, hemp seeds, flax seeds, shredded coconut, or extra sliced fruit on top. You can also drizzle on peanut butter or almond butter.
Recipe Pro Tips for a Creamy, Thick Green Smoothie Bowl
- Set your frozen ingredients out for 5 minutes. This is especially important if you don't have a high-powered blender.
- Use a small amount of milk. Adding a ton of milk will thin the smoothie out quickly. Trust the process, and stop blending every so often to scrape down the bowl if needed.
- Keep the bowls cold. I always store the bowls in the freezer while preparing everything. This way, your smoothie bowl doesn't start melting right away!
Recipe FAQs
Yes! By blending frozen bananas, you get a creamy texture and natural sweetness.
You can pre-portion the ingredients (except the milk) in freezer-safe bags and store them in the freezer. When you're ready to eat, simply blend the contents of the bag with some milk; then serve.
Add any leftover smoothie base to an ice tray. Freeze until solid, then store in a freezer-safe container.
Later, you can pop those frozen cubes right back into your blender to make another smoothie or smoothie bowl!
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"Grass Ain't Greener" Green Smoothie Bowl (Whole30!)
Equipment
- Blender
- 2 Serving Bowls
Ingredients
Green Smoothie
- 2 count bananas (sliced)
- 4 count kiwis (peeled and sliced)
- 2 cups spinach (fresh or frozen)
- 15 milliliters almond milk (optional)
Topping Ideas
- kiwi
- strawberries
- shredded coconut
- shelled pistachios
- honey drizzle
Instructions
- Slice the bananas and kiwis, then add to a freezer-safe bag and freeze for 1 - 2 hours.2 count bananas, 4 count kiwis
- In addition, place your bowls in the freezer to keep them cold while preparing the smoothie.
- To a blender, add the frozen bananas, frozen kiwis, and spinach. Blend until you have a thick, spoon-worthy consistency.2 cups spinach
- If needed, add the milk to smooth everything out.15 milliliters almond milk
- Add the smoothie base to the cold bowls, spreading it around to create a flat surface.
- Top each bowl with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!kiwi, strawberries, shredded coconut, shelled pistachios, honey drizzle
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