Try the best green smoothie bowl with avocado, quinoa, peanut butter, and almond milk for a filling and healthy way to start your day.
This smoothie bowl has been part of my regular morning routine for years (along with a Green Tea Latte). It's the perfect balance of sweet, creamy and satisfying. It's jam-packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like nut butter and avocado.
But it's somehow still light and refreshing. Plus you can add any of your favorite toppings. I strongly recommend topping your bowl with my favorite Nutty Date Coconut Granola.
How to Make the Best Green Smoothie Bowl
Get ready to hit your blender with some seriously nutritious ingredients for this vegan smoothie bowl:
- Avocado, which is packed with healthy fats and adds a luscious texture to your bowl.
- Peanut butter. I like smooth, natural peanut butter for the best texture. You can also use almond butter or sunflower seed butter for nut-free.
- Banana. Keep a few ripe frozen bananas in your freezer for the thickest naturally-sweetened smoothies.
- Kale. Leafy, bright kale brings the green to this smoothie bowl.
- Quinoa. This is my secret to a high-protein smoothie bowl without dairy or protein powder. It also helps thicken things up and adds a nice nutty flavor to compliment the nut butter. See my recommendations for cooking perfect quinoa.
- Chia seeds. These are a high-fiber ingredient that help hold your smoothie together and make it extra satiating.
- Almond milk. Feel free to use your favorite dairy-free milk!
Add everything to a high-speed blender (I love my Vitamix), and let it do its thing until you have a smooth, fluffy texture.
Topping Ideas
I like to mix it up with toppings for my green smoothie bowl. Favorites include:
- Fresh berries and sliced fruit
- Honey Banana Turmeric Granola
- Healthy Pumpkin Quinoa Granola
- Flax, pumpkin or chia seeds
- Almonds, walnuts or cashews
- Dairy-free yogurt or coconut cream for extra protein
Health Benefits of Green Smoothies
Health Benefits of Green Smoothies
This smoothie bowl offers a host of health benefits that make it a great way to start your day, including:
- Healthy omega-3 fats, which are important for brain health.
- Protein from the quinoa and nut butter help keep you full all morning.
- Fiber from chia, kale, avocado, and quinoa, which is essential for healthy digestion and satiety.
- Antioxidants from all of the plant-based ingredients to help fight free radicals and help protect your body from disease.
More Vegan Breakfast Ideas
- Lemon Blueberry Quinoa Pancakes (Vegan + Gluten-Free)
- Peanut Butter and Jelly Oatmeal
- The Best Pumpkin Spinach Smoothie
If you make this Green Smoothie Bowl, be sure to let me know with a comment below!
The Ultimate Green Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 banana
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter or nut/seed butter of choice
- 2 cups kale
- 1/4 - 1/2 of an avocado
- 1/4 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 cup ice
for the topping:
- 2 tablespoons granola
- 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Add all smoothie ingredients into a blender in the order listed and blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer to a bowl and top with desired toppings.
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Are there any Subs for bananas?
You can leave out the banana if you want to skip it but you may need to add a sweetener of your choice
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Love love love your videos and blog. I am transitioning into a vegan lifestyle. I already am GF due to having celiac. My problem is timing. I work from midnight to noon. Can’t bring drinks into my work space as I am a surgeon. Can someone help me come up with a morning schedule that would incorporate all these wonderful tips? Right now I am failing miserably and not eating until 1 for the first time of the day.
Can you share a bit more about what you’re looking for? Breakfast recipes for example? I would say that my meal prep program might be super helpful for you!! Here’s the link if you want to check it out: www.simplyquinoa.com/simply-prepped
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Loved it! I used soy milk instead of almond milk and forgot to put in the quinoa but it was still so delicious! Thanks for sharing.
So glad you enjoyed it! xo
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This looks yummy! Can I substitute coconut milk for a nut milk? Also, what can I substitute for bananas?
Just made this with my 4yr old and she likes it! Thought the green would deter her but nope she put handfuls of spinach and kale in herself! I added a scoop of Greek kefir yogurt and mixed frozen fruit in place of ice- probably not as thick as yours but still yummy!!
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This smoothie bowl sounds great! I’ve make a lot of smoothies but I’ve never had a smoothie bowl.
I love a good smoothie bowl. Great powerful colors here!
I do smoothie bowls for my daughter sometimes for dinner. We’ve moved to mostly plant based diets, and I’m working to keep her protein and calcium up and I can hide all sorts of things in bowls like this!! Like quinoa. She is not a huge fan, but if I mix it into things she is fine. Never thought of the bowl. Brilliant!!
I love the idea of a smoothie bowl. Tricking your brain is brilliant! Definitely adopting this one.
Avocados in smoothies are amazing. 🙂
For years I did the same things for breakfast. I like habit and ease, so it’s natural for me to chose one thing and stick with it – for a long time. Lately, I’ve been trying to mix that up to vary the nutrients that I get in the morning. I wanted to see what helps me perform best. I also have started varying my breakfasts with the season. While I absolutely adore smoothies, I find they drop my body temperature too much in the morning and make me sleepier longer than need be. In the spring, when it warms up a little, I will resume varied smoothies for breakfast. For now, I’m experimenting with other foods.
I used to fry up two eggs and top them with salt/pepper and sauteed onions and mushrooms. I’ve also topped them with curry powder. Paired with a piece of GF toast or a GF bagel or a leftover GF pancake and a single chicken sausage link, this would keep me moderately full until lunch. I want more veggies or fruits in my morning, though, so I’ve been hunting for alternatives. Lately, I’ve been doing overnight chia pudding. I found a great recipe through MyFitnessPal that uses lime juice, lime zest, and fresh raspberries. For a milk base, I use a mix of almond and coconut. It really fills me up! I pair this with GF toast or half a GF bagel and hard boiled egg.
I love your smoothie bowl 🙂
My mornings are the most joyous time of the day. (I wish I could live in perpetual morning mode!) 4:15am wake-up, workout, throw clothes and some eyeliner on, breakfast, blog, and go to class! (plus a trip to starbucks!)