Smoothies have been a staple health food since the 1930s. They have even enjoyed several upgrades with the addition of vitamins and supplements. Now the smoothie has finally evolved. Say hello to the smoothie bowl.
The smoothie bowl has become an internet sensation since exploding on the scene in 2016. This thicker version of the smoothie offers a whole new set of options to spice up the traditional health drink.
The Making of a Smoothie Bowl
If you haven't tried one of these delicious bowls yet, then you are in for a treat. The main difference between a smoothie and smoothie bowl is the base. The base of a smoothie bowl is thicker and creamier than your traditional smoothie. To accomplish this consistency add a little more frozen fruit or veggies than your traditional smoothie.
After you blend up your base, pour it into a bowl and let the fun begin. The next step is to decorate the top of your creamy mixture with your favorite healthy toppings. You can add items such as granola, chia seeds, and fruit slices. You can also garnish your concoctions with coconut butter and even collagen powder. You are only limited by your imagination and your calorie counter.
Our Favorite Smoothie Bowls
Not sure where to start? Try out one of our favorites!
Tropical New Earth Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of frozen pineapple
- 1 cup of frozen mango
- 1 handful of spinach
- 1-2 emptied capsules of Mind
- ¼ cup of coconut water (enough to get your desired consistency)
Directions:
Pour a small amount of coconut water into your blender. Add the frozen pineapple, frozen mango, a handful of spinach, capsules of Mind, and coconut water. Slowly add in more coconut water until you reach a thickness you like. Keep in mind; you want to be able to eat it with a spoon. Once you have reached your desired consistency pour it in a bowl and top with your favorite fruits and nuts!
Chocolate Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients:
- 1½ frozen bananas
- ⅓ cup almond milk (add more as needed)
- 2 dates
- 1 serving dark chocolate chopped
- 1 tbsp Cocoa powder
- 1 Serving chocolate protein powder
- ½ tbsp Carob powder
- 3 Emptied capsules of Mind
Directions:
Add the banana (Pro tip: freezing bananas will give you a perfectly smooth and sweet base for any smoothie) and almond milk, then blend until you reach a smooth “ice cream-like” texture. Next, add in the cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder, carob powder, and New Earth capsules. You're going to want to add splashes of water or milk along the way to ensure a smooth blend. Once smooth, pour into a bowl, top with your favorite ingredients (peanut butter, coconut flakes, chopped nuts…) and enjoy!
Why Not Make it a Wild one
If you are looking for the perfect addition to your smoothie bowl, then you should consider adding in one of our favorite superfoods, organic Wild Microalgae™ (which is a type of blue-green algae). Our preference is a product we call Mind, a concentration of the nutrients you can find in New Earth’s Organic Wild Microalgae. Mind is the heart of the algae with the cell wall carefully removed, allowing greater access to the high overall amino acid content, which makes Mind an abundant source of raw materials for building the neuropeptides that feed and enhance brain activity.*
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