What can I do if my smoothie bowl isn't thick enough?

The thickness of the smoothie has to do with the amount of frozen fruit, ice and liquid. If your smoothie is too thin add another 1-2 ice cubes or a little more frozen fruit and blend again, briefly.

Is this Chocolate Protein Smoothie Bowl good for weight loss ?

Since this smoothie bowl is full of protein, healthy fats, fruits and vegetables and not a lot of sweetener it can be good for weight loss. If you have it for breakfast, the protein, fat and fiber should keep you satisfied all morning. If you find you're hungry after having the smoothie, next time add 1/4 - 1/2 of an avocado. The fat will reduce your cravings and keep you full.

Can I use another type of berry instead of blueberries?

Yes, strawberries or raspberries would be fine. The taste and color will be a little different. Make sure you use frozen berries.

Can I make this smoothie bowl without collagen or protein powder?

Yes, but it will have less protein. You can add 2 tablespoons almond butter for additional protein.

Chocolate Protein Smoothie Bowl (Vegan)

Name: Chocolate Protein Smoothie Bowl
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 1 cup cashew milk*, almond milk or hemp milk*; 2-3 Tablespoons raw cacao powder; 1-2 Tablespoons maple syrup or 2-3 Medjool dates (softened in water if they’re dry)*; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 large handful baby spinach; Pinch sea salt; 2 scoops collagen, or vegan protein, or hemp protein; 1 large frozen ripe banana (sliced prior to freezing); 1/2 cup frozen blueberries (wild or organic); 2 Tablespoons chia seeds or ground flax seeds; 4-6 ice cubes; 1/4-1/2 avocado; 1/2-1 cup frozen cauliflower florets (raw or steamed then frozen); 1/2-1 cup frozen zucchini (cut into cubes before freezing); 1 teaspoon maca powder; hemp hearts; shredded coconut; organic berries; sliced bananas; chopped walnuts or almonds; cacao nibs

Description

This creamy thick chocolate smoothie bowl is packed with protein, fruits and vegetables but tastes like a decadent dessert. Easy to make in just 5 minutes.

Ingredients

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1 cup cashew milk*, almond milk or hemp milk*
2–3 Tablespoons raw cacao powder
1–2 Tablespoons maple syrup or 2-3 Medjool dates (softened in water if they’re dry)*
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 large handful baby spinach
Pinch sea salt
2 scoops collagen, or vegan protein, or hemp protein
1 large frozen ripe banana (sliced prior to freezing)
1/2 cup frozen blueberries (wild or organic)
2 Tablespoons chia seeds or ground flax seeds
4–6 ice cubes

Optional add-ins

1/4–1/2 avocado
1/2–1 cup frozen cauliflower florets (raw or steamed then frozen)
1/2–1 cup frozen zucchini (cut into cubes before freezing)
1 teaspoon maca powder

Optional Toppings

hemp hearts
shredded coconut
organic berries
sliced bananas
chopped walnuts or almonds
cacao nibs

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Instructions

If you’re making your own cashew milk, rinse soaked cashews and blend 1/4 cup cashews with 3/4 cup water on high for 3 minutes. Put into the freezer to cool while you gather the rest of the ingredients. Skip this step if using store bought nut milk.
Place all ingredients (nut milk, cacao powder, maple syrup, vanilla, spinach, salt, protein powder, banana, blueberries, chia seeds, and ice) in a high-speed blender and blend on medium-low pushing down the ingredients to incorporate. Turn up to high and blend briefly until smooth but still thick. Don’t over blend or it will get watery.
Pour into 2 bowls.
Top with your favorite toppings. I went with berries and coconut for one bowl, walnuts, raspberries and hemp seeds for the other.
Serve immediately.

Equipment

Blender

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Notes

For homemade cashew milk, soak 1/4 cup raw cashews in water for at least 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Drain and rinse. Blend with 3/4 cup filtered water for 3 minutes. Makes 1 cup.

Hemp milk has more protein but has a slightly grassy taste. Click here for recipe.

The almond milk has a milder taste.

Leave out maple syrup or use dates for Whole30.

Nutrition information is with collagen.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Category: Smoothie, Breakfast, Snack
Method: Blend
Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten Free, Paleo, Dairy Free