Get your day off to a healthy start with this delicious Superfood Green Smoothie Bowl! It’s loaded with tons of nutrients from superfoods moringa, spinach, and zucchini and topped with heart-healthy, antioxidant-rich chia seeds, hemp seeds, goji berries, and blueberries. This bowl provides 2 servings of vegetables and 35 grams of protein! It’s the perfect healthy morning kickstart!
I like to begin each day with a filling, nutrient-rich smoothie. In the mornings, your stomach is empty and can better absorb nutrients. This is why I love having a nutritious smoothie first thing in the morning!
And, what’s even better than a smoothie?! Pouring it into a bowl and loading it with even more nutrient-dense toppings! Now I have this Superfood Green Smoothie Bowl that:
- Provides two full servings of vegetables!
- Is loaded with antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and protein
- Is packed with tons of superfoods
- And tastes absolutely incredible!
An easy way to elevate the nutrient profile of your smoothie bowls is to add powders like protein powder or vegetable powder. In this bowl, I used Moringa Powder.
What is Moringa?
Officially known as the Moringa Oleifera and lauded as the “Tree of Life”, moringa is a powerful plant that has been around for centuries and used in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is native to South-East Asia but is also grown in Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. The moringa leaf is praised for its immense health benefits as it is known to reduce inflammation, increase energy, and improve heart health.
Moringa Powder Supply’s tons of nutrients:
It packed with protein, essential amino acids, 27 vitamins, and 46 antioxidants! Per gram it has:
- 10 times more Vitamin A than Carrots
- 15 times more Potassium than Bananas
- 17 times more Calcium than Milk
- 25 times more Iron than Spinach!
And it kind of tastes like matcha!
Moringa Health Benefits
- It is a drought-tolerant plant that takes very little water to grow.
- It naturally regenerates soil nutrients
- The seeds purify water and produce oil containing antioxidants
- AND mooring can absorb 20x more carbon dioxide than normal vegetation.
Where to get Moringa Powder
Kuli Kuli is a great brand that prides itself on providing sustainably sourced and the purest, nutritious moringa products available. They are located in Uganda and through their efforts, have created an international market for moringa that helps to provide work for over 2000 people, most of whom are women. Their mission as stated on their site is
“… TO WORK WITH SMALL FARMERS ALL OVER THE WORLD TO DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH, WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT, AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT. WE ARE CREATING A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE HAS THE RESOURCES AND KNOWLEDGE TO ACCESS THE NUTRITIONAL POWER OF MORINGA. BY REJUVENATING MORINGA AS A TOOL FOR NUTRITIONAL SECURITY, WE HOPE A NEW GENERATION WILL IMAGINE A WORLD WITHOUT HUNGER.”
For Earth Month, Kuli Kuli will be planting 1 Moringa tree for every product purchased!!
Check out their website (linked here) and learn more!
You can start your mornings with a nutrient-rich smoothie all while helping the planet! A Win-Win! Let’s get back to this amazing smoothie bowl.
How to make a green smoothie bowl
You’ll need delicious, vibrant greens. I use:
- Frozen Zucchini
- Fresh Spinach
You can also try
- Kale
- Chard
- Frozen Cucumber
Adding frozen fruit to the base is a must. Not only does it make this smoothie bowl even more delicious, but it helps to achieve the desired consistency. You want the blended outcome to be a bit denser than your typical smoothie so it can hold the toppings and so that it doesn’t turn slush five minutes into eating. To keep the bright green color try these fruits:
- Mango
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
The best smoothie bowl add-ins
- Almond Butter- my absolute favorite! It helps make an even creamy consistency while also providing protein.
- Peanut Butter- if you love peanut butter, it taste great in smoothie bowls and also provides more protein.
- Avocado- another incredible superfood that provides heart-healthy fats and essential fatty acids. The taste is undetectable in a smoothie bowl and it helps to achieve a creamier texture.
Healthy Smoothie Bowl Toppings
- Granola (like my GF Honey Almond Granola)
- Chia Seeds
- Hemp Seeds
- Goji Berries
- Unsweetened Coconut Shavings
- Fresh Fruit- like blueberries, strawberries, papaya, dragonfruit (whatever you like!)
You cannot go wrong with smoothie bowl toppings; the more the merrier! Go crazy, get creative! Try drizzling agave nectar or almond butter on top. Add hulled sunflower seeds, sliced almonds, dried mulberries!
The smoothie bowl is a blank canvas and you are the artist! Have fun!
Superfood Green Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
Green Smoothie Base
- 1 Zucchini, (sliced and frozen)
- 1 cup Spinach (frozen or fresh)
- 1.5 cup Frozen Mango
- 1 tbsp Kuli Kuli Moringa Powder
- 1 tbsp Almond Butter (optional)
- 1 tbsp Ground Flax Seeds (optional)
Toppings
- 2 tsp Chia Seeds
- 2 tsp Hemp Seeds
- 1 tbsp Coconut Shavings
- 1/2 cup Granola
- 2 tsp Goji Berries
- 1/4 cup Fresh Berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
Instructions
- Add the green smoothe base ingredients into a high-powered blender and blend on medium setting until smooth (approximately 1 minute). Add more frozen fruit to thicken the mixture, if needed.
- Transfer the Mixture into a bowl and add your favorite toppings.
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Notes
- Add no more than 3/4 cup of almond milk to maintain a thick consistency.
- Place the smoothie bowl mixture into the freezer while you prepare your toppings to maintain the optimal consistency
14 comments
This smoothie bowl is filling and satisfying. Perfect for the day you don’t want to cook.
Such a pretty looking smoothie bowl. And thanks for introducing me to moringa. I’ve seen fresh moringa in my Asian market before, but never knew that they are that nutritious.
This is definitely the most beautiful and healthy smoothie bowl! Yum! I can’t wait to try it.
Thanks Patty! I Hope you like it!
So many flavors packed in this breakfast bowl. It’s the best way to start the day!
All of this amazing healthy goodness in one spot. I can’t wait to try it. My body will be thanking me. Especially right now when I’ve been overindulging so much lately.
Hi Krissy! This bowl is definitely a healthy treat!
Oh my, this bowl of smoothie is loaded with all kind of super food, and it’s really delicious too. What an amazing way to start a day. 🙂
Hi Anita! Definitely a great morning boost!
This smoothie bowl looks so amazing! This is perfect to kick start the mornings and I love the addition of Moringa!
Thanks Shanika! I love the moringa too! It gave the bowl a matcha-like taste!
I love smoothie bowls but usually only ever get them from a restaurant. I really like the idea of making them at home, and with your help I was able to make this AMAZING recipe that’s so good, I’ll be making it again and again!
Hi Jenn! I am so glad you like the recipe!
Now, this is a super breakfast with all the right nutrients. This is sure to start everyone’s morning in the right direction.