Superfood Spinach Hemp Smoothie Bowl
This superfood smoothie bowl is loaded with powerhouse ingredients (but tastes like ice cream!) Satisfying, nutrient-rich, and naturally sweet, it’s one of my favorite healthy, plant-based breakfasts or snacks.
IN THIS ARTICLE
I’ve always been one to eat my smoothies with a spoon. Ever since I got a Vitamix several years ago, I’ve been hooked on making ultra-thick, soft-serve style smoothies and fruit-based “ice creams,” either for breakfast, post-workout snacks, or for dessert after dinner. They’re sweet and delicious and are pumped up with fruits and vegetables with no added sweeteners.
Why this superfood smoothie bowl will be one of your favorites!
Here’s why this superfood smoothie bowl will be one of your favorites
This superfood smoothie bowl is one of my favorites. It’s brimming with powerhouse ingredients, including spinach (packed with calcium, protein, vitamins A and C, fiber, and folic acid), microgreens (rich in potassium, iron, zinc, magnesium, and copper (2, 3 ), cucumber (hydrating and a great source of vitamin K, which is key for bone health), goji berries (which have the highest concentration of protein of any fruit and are also high in Vitamin C), almond butter (healthy fats and protein) and hemp and chia (high in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids). Frozen bananas give it a creamy and thick texture without the need for ice. Edible flowers can add color, texture, flavor, and nutrition to our food while providing us with some incredible health benefits.
Tip for making a smoothie bowl
At the end of each week I peel any bananas that didn’t get eaten and pop them into a Stasher reusable bag that I keep in the freezer—that way I always have a stash of frozen bananas on hand. I do the same with spinach, strawberries, and cucumber. But you can also buy frozen strawberries off-season, and spinach, which tastes great. I also grow my own microgreens using Hamama, but you can also purchase them at grocery stores.
Plant-Based Proteins
When it comes to making a smoothie bowl, you want your smoothies to be as balanced as possible, adding a boost of protein helps. I love using plant-based Sakara’s Protein & Greens Super Powder. It adds a creamy, slight hint of sweetness to my smoothies. I love that it has an organic mix of pea, hemp, pumpkin seed, and sesame proteins to form a complete protein that your body can absorb and use as fuel. Together, the seeds and proteins in this blend have the essential amino acids the body needs to support lean muscle development. Another great one that I love is the Amazing Grass Organic Plant Protein Blend. It’s another clean and complete plant-based protein and is available online on Amazon, in Whole Foods, and in most natural grocery stores.
Superfood Smoothie Bowl Recipe
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Base
1 cup spinach, frozen
1/2 cup cucumber
3 tbsp Hemp seeds (Amazon | Thrive Market)
1 tbsp goji berries (Amazon | Thrive Market)
1 Banana, frozen
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1/4 - 1/2 cup homemade almond milk
1 scoop plant based protein (I used this brand)
Toppings
Edible Flowers
coconut flakes (Amazon | Thrive Market)
raw cashews (Amazon | Thrive Market)
Chia seeds (Amazon | Thrive Market)
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO KNOW
In a high-speed blender combine all the ingredients and blend it smooth until creamy.
Pour into a bowl, top with edible flowers, coconut flakes, and raw cashews.
Enjoy immediately.
Published in 2017; Updated in May 2023.
