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Smoothie Bowl

Yields2 Servings

Ingredients
 2 cups spinach (loosely packed)
 18-24 fresh mint leaves
 2 scoops plant-based vanilla protein powder (I use Garden of Life Vanilla Organic)
 1-2 tsp spirulina powder (I use 2 tsp for this smoothie and experience no spirulina flavor, but if you're new to spirulina, start with less and add more as you feel ready)
 0.50 tsp vanilla extract
 0.75 plant-based milk (start with .5 cup and add the rest as needed) (I use unsweetened vanilla almond milk)
 3 cups ice
 2 frozen bananas (I peel them, chop them into eighths, and freeze them in big batches so I always know that 8 pieces = 1 banana)
 stevia (add to taste at the end if needed)
Preparation
1

Add your ingredients to the blender.

For the easiest blending: add the ingredients in the order listed.

For the optional stevia, I generally wait until it's blended, give it a taste, and add stevia for extra sweetness if I feel it needs it (then blend very briefly just to incorporate). If your bananas are super ripe, you may not even need any. But if you have greener bananas and/or your protein powder is bitter or unsweetened, you may need a little extra sweetness.

2

Blend!

Start low and slow. After the blades catch, start increasing the blender speed gradually. Use a tamper or stop periodically to scrape down the sides as needed.

Be patient. It takes a few minutes to blend to creamy spoon-able perfection.

Note: Don't be too quick to add more liquid unless you prefer more a "drink-able" smoothie than a smoothie bowl.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 large smoothie (using unsweetened almond milk, without added nut butter or coconut whip)

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 271
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g7%
Sodium 262mg11%
Potassium 835mg24%
Total Carbohydrate 37g13%

Dietary Fiber 7g29%
Sugars 18g
Protein 26g52%
Vitamin A 354%
Vitamin C 38%
Calcium 28%
Iron 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.