Start your day off right with this nourishing and delicious vegan Avocado Smoothie Bowl. Packed with healthy fats, fiber, and protein, this thick and creamy smoothie bowl makes for a satisfying breakfast or snack.
Avocados are the star of this recipe, providing a rich and creamy base that’s balanced by sweet fruit and a touch of tartness from the lime juice. Throw everything into a blender and you’ve got a nutrient-dense meal in a bowl.
The best part about this recipe is how customizable it is. Feel free to switch up the fruit, swap in your favorite plant-based milk, or top it with all sorts of tasty garnishes.
Nutritional Highlights:
- High in healthy fats from the avocado, providing omega-3s and monounsaturated fats that support heart health.
- Good source of fiber from the avocado and pineapple, which promotes digestive health.
- Contains a variety of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins C, K, B6, folate, potassium, and magnesium.
- Low in added sugars, relying on natural sweetness from fruit.
- Vegan and dairy-free, making it a great option for those following a plant-based diet.
The nutritional profile of this smoothie bowl makes it a nutritious and satisfying breakfast or snack. The healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants from the avocado, pineapple, and other ingredients provide sustained energy and support overall wellness. Adjust toppings as desired to further customize the nutrition to your needs.
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or plant-based milk of choice)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
- Pinch of sea salt
Toppings (optional):
- Sliced fresh fruit (e.g. banana, kiwi, berries)
- Toasted coconut flakes
- Granola
- Chia or hemp seeds
- Chopped nuts or nut butter
Instructions:
- Add the avocado, frozen pineapple, almond milk, lime juice, maple syrup (if using), and sea salt to a high-speed blender. Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour the smoothie into a bowl. Top with your desired garnishes like sliced fruit, coconut flakes, granola, seeds, and/or chopped nuts.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tips:
- For a thicker consistency, use less plant-based milk. For a thinner smoothie, add more milk.
- Adjust sweetness to taste, adding more maple syrup if desired.
- Get creative with the toppings – the possibilities are endless!
- Store any leftover smoothie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
This vegan Avocado Smoothie Bowl is a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. The healthy fats from the avocado will keep you feeling full and satisfied until your next meal. Enjoy!
vegan Avocado Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado pitted and peeled
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or plant-based milk of choice
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp maple syrup optional, for added sweetness
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Add the avocado, frozen pineapple, almond milk, lime juice, maple syrup (if using), and sea salt to a high-speed blender. Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour the smoothie into a bowl. Top with your desired garnishes like sliced fruit, coconut flakes, granola, seeds, and/or chopped nuts.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional values:
Serving Size: 1 bowl- Calories: 328 Total
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 13g
- Sodium: 101mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 37g
- Dietary Fiber: 9g
- Total Sugars: 19g
- Added Sugars: 4g
- Protein: 5g
Tips:
- For a thicker consistency, use less plant-based milk. For a thinner smoothie, add more milk.
- Adjust sweetness to taste, adding more maple syrup if desired.
- Get creative with the toppings – the possibilities are endless!
- Store any leftover smoothie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Toppings (optional):
- Sliced fresh fruit (e.g. banana, kiwi, berries)
- Toasted coconut flakes
- Granola
- Chia or hemp seeds
- Chopped nuts or nut butter