Recipes
Strawberry Cacao Smoothie Bowl
I eat this smoothie bowl A LOT.
It’s seriously my favorite. I mean, who doesn’t love the combination of chocolate and strawberries? And for breakfast? Yes, please!
One thing to be aware of: a high speed blender is a must for making smoothie bowls or “nice cream.”
That said, I totally get that upgrading to a Vitamix or other high speed blender is a big deal. It’s definitely an investment.
I remember being completely freaked out about getting my Vitamix at Costco more than 10 years ago. It was the most I’d ever spent on a kitchen appliance. However, that basic model has served me well over the years, happily blending 2-3 times a day with nary a complaint.
So if you’ve been making smoothies for awhile now, and want to try some recipes that require a bit more horsepower, I whole heartedly recommend investing in that high speed blender. Your smoothies will be lush and creamy… and you’ll be able to eat fruit-based soft serve for breakfast. What could be better than that?
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
- 2 bananas, sliced and frozen
- 1 heaping cup frozen strawberries
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cacao powder
- 2 tablespoons goji berries, divided
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds, divided
- 1 medjool date
- 2-3 tablespoons of coconut water or unsweetened hemp milk
- 1/4 cup of your favorite granola
- 1/4 cup fresh strawberries, sliced (or other fresh berries of choice)
- For garnish: coconut flakes and/or a dollop of coconut yogurt
Directions
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Step 1
Add the frozen banana, berries, cacao powder, 1 TB goji berries, 1 TB hemp seeds, and date to a high speed blender. Pour the liquid over the frozen fruit, and blend, using the tamper tool to keep things going.
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Step 2
Blend until the fruit has broken down, and the mixture is smooth, using the tamper tool as needed. Continue blending until the mixture resembles soft serve ice cream.
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Step 3
Transfer the mixture to a bowl using a rubber spatula, and smooth out the top. Garnish with the berries, granola, reserved goji berries and hemp seed, as well as any other toppings of choice.
Notes
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