Slimming Green Detox Smoothie Bowl
Spinach, banana, and pineapple blend into a thick smoothie bowl topped with granola and fresh fruit.
Blending spinach into a smoothie sounds bolder than it tastes — frozen banana and pineapple carry most of the flavor, while the spinach mostly adds color and a bit of extra fiber to the base. Using a frozen banana instead of a fresh one is what gives the bowl its thick, spoonable texture straight out of the blender.
Greek yogurt and chia seeds thicken everything into a spoonable bowl rather than a drink, and the toppings — granola, pumpkin seeds, sliced kiwi or berries — add texture without needing much added sugar. Keeping portions like this mindful can be a useful piece of a weight-loss-focused routine, especially as a lighter breakfast or snack.
Pour into bowls right after blending and add toppings immediately so they stay crisp.
Ingredients
- 1 cup spinach — fresh
- 1 frozen banana — sliced
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks — frozen
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt — unsweetened
- 1/4 cup granola — for topping
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds — for topping
- a few sliced kiwi or berries — for topping
Instructions
- 1Add spinach, banana, pineapple, almond milk, chia seeds, and Greek yogurt to a blender.
- 2Blend until smooth and creamy.
- 3Pour smoothie mixture into bowls.
- 4Top with granola, pumpkin seeds, and fresh fruit of choice.
- 5Serve immediately for best taste and texture.