Energizing Morning Smoothie Bowl

Energizing Morning Smoothie Bowl - A fun and healthy “create your own” smoothie bowl made with nourishing ingredients that will get you pumped for the day! 

"Everybody's working for the weekend..." Now, every day feels like the weekend! At least working from home it has! On a Saturday, I would spend extra time in the morning to create a nourishing meal as I would lounge around with a cup of coffee in hand. Well, since it is getting warmer here in Kentucky, I’ve been making refreshing smoothie bowls that double as my morning cup of coffee! 

Smoothie bowls are great for breakfast, post-workout meals, or for that 3pm slump since we are elevating our smoothie bowl with caffeinated bar bites! I love using Eat Your Coffee caffeinated bar bites for this recipe. Chocolate mocha flavor pairs perfectly with the subtle berry chocolate flavor from the smoothie bowl. Just add other fun toppings that add texture and variety like coconut flakes, granola bits, and dark chocolate chips. 

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If you don’t have these bars on hand but still want that caffeine boost, that’s okay! You can also use a single serving of instant coffee, or replace half the milk mixture with room temperature coffee or cold brew. 

If preparing a nourishing and caffeinated smoothie bowl doesn’t get you going while #workingfromhome, here are some tips for successfully working from home: 

• Getting dressed every day. Okay, some most of the time, I am going back into yoga pants but at least make an effort to change into something different. 

• Create an office environment. It’s getting warmer outside so why not work outside or work in a space where you have a view with natural lighting. 

• Work around your ebbs and flows. In the morning, I tackle the highest priorities on my list because that is when I’m most productive. 

• Movement. I sprinkle multiple breaks throughout the day by taking my dogs out for a walk, light stretching, and quick 20 minute workouts. 

What are ways that you stay productive while working from home? If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo to #fromtherootsblog on Instagram. We love seeing what you come up with! 

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Energizing Morning Smoothie Bowl - A fun and healthy “create your own” smoothie bowl made with nourishing ingredients that will get you pumped for the day! 

Ingredients

• 1 large ripe banana (frozen)

• 1/2 medium ripe avocado (fresh or frozen)

• 1 large handful choice of greens

• 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk

Add-Ins 

• 1 scoop plain or flavored protein powder/collagen powder

• 1/2 tsp adaptogen of choice (maca, ashwagandha, etc)

• 1/2 cup frozen berries

• 1 Tbsp nut butter or seeds of choice (hemp, flax, chia, etc)

Toppings

Chia seeds, coconut flakes, dark chocolate chips, bee pollen, caffeinated energy bar bites, granola pieces

Instructions 

1. To a high-speed blender, add all the ingredients, including any desired add-ins, and blend until creamy and smooth. If the smoothie is too thick for your taste, add more milk or water to thin. If too thin, add more frozen fruits or ice cubes. 

2. Taste and adjust flavor as needed. Top with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!

Notes

• If you don’t have these bars on hand but still want that caffeine boost, that’s okay! You can also use a single serving of instant coffee, or replace half the milk mixture with room temperature coffee or cold brew. 

Morning Green Smoothie

This morning green smoothie recipe is full of simple, delicious and nutritious ingredients that will keep you energized and ready for the day!

Everybody needs to have a go-to green smoothie recipe in their repertoire. This recipe I’m about to share with you has been my ol’ faithful since college. When I don’t know what to make in the morning, or if I’m in a rush, all I have to do is pop a few simple ingredients from my freezer into a blender, and voila! I am good to go.

I’ve seen some people look at green smoothies, their nose wrinkled in disgust, saying things like “that’s going to taste like dirt!” Well, surprise! That is quite the contrary with this green smoothie recipe! This smoothie tastes like a creamy vanilla almond milkshake!

One of the major reasons why I still use this recipe is that I can get most of my picky friends to drink it, especially those who do not care for veggies. The veggies in this smoothie are hidden by the addition of fruit and almond butter… Even I forget that it’s healthily packed with veggies!

There are many great health benefits to this five-ingredient green smoothie that will keep you energized and ready for the day! Fruits are a good source of energy, but eaten alone will only provide short bursts of energy. If you add a higher content of veggies, green smoothies have a balanced sugar content. This smoothie is also very filling as it contains high amounts of water and fiber. As a result, if you are trying to lose weight, green smoothies will help fight hunger and cravings while helping the pounds melt off easier!

The base for this recipe consists of a bosc pear, banana, spinach, almond butter and almond milk. I usually start my smoothie out with these main ingredients but if I want to step up my nutrition game, then I will add 1 scoop of superfood green powder, 1 scoop protein powder, and top with hemp seeds.  You could also sub some ingredients depending on what you have on hand. For example, if I am out of pears then I will use 1 cup frozen berry medley or if I am out of spinach then I will use kale or mixed greens.

If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo to #fromtherootsblog on Instagram. We love seeing what you come up with!

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This green smoothie recipe is full of simple, delicious and nutritious ingredients that will keep you energized and ready for the day! 

ingredients

• 1/2 bosc pear

• 1/2 frozen ripe banana

• 1 large handful fresh spinach

• 1 Tbsp almond butter

• 1 cup almond milk

directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth!

notes

1. If you would like this smoothie to be colder, add 1 cup ice to the mixture and blend until smooth.

2. Add superfood and protein powder to take your green smoothie to the next level!

3. For easy preparation, combine the pear, banana, spinach and almond butter to freezer Ziploc bags and store in the freezer until ready to use. Just throw the bag into the blender, add milk and blend for a quick morning breakfast smoothie!