Tag: Healthy Desert

  • Almond-Blueberry Smoothie Bowl

    Almond-Blueberry Smoothie Bowl

    INGREDIENTS:

    4 frozen bananas
    1 cup almond milk
    1/2 cup fresh blueberries

    Blend bananas and mylk until smooth in a high-speed blender (for best texture). Note: add a scoop of any preferred plant-based protein supplement, if desired. Pour into serving bowl and top with fresh blueberries, 2 tbs sweet oat crumbs, and 2 tbs chocolate oat crumbs. Serve.

    SWEET OAT CRUMBS:

    1.5 cups quick oats
    1 cup dates (16-18 medjool dates)
    1/4 cup walnuts
    2 tbs dried coconut

    Place ingredients into a food processor and blend until mixture forms a crumb-like (about 3-4 minutes). Store in a sealed glass container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Use as a topping on fresh fruit bowls, banana ice cream, smoothie bowls, leafy green salads, or to garnish soups.

    CHOCOLATE OAT CRUMBS:

    1.5 cups quick oats
    1 cup dates (16-18 medjool dates)
    1/4 walnuts
    1/4 cup carob powder (or cacao)

    Place ingredients into a food processor and blend until mixture forms a crumb-like (about 3-4 minutes). Store in a sealed glass container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Use as a topping on fresh fruit bowls, banana ice cream, or smoothie bowls.

     

    NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

     

    Nutritional Information based in listed recipe (not including optional protein powder supplements)

    Calories: 695
    Carb: 169 g
    Protein: 9 g
    Fat: 5 g
    Fiber: 19 g

    Calcium: 514 mg
    Iron: 3 mg
    Magnesium: 188 mg
    Zinc: 1.71 mg
    Folate: 109 mcg
    Selenium: 7.7 mg

    Vitamin C: 48 mg
    Vitamin E: 11 mg
    Vitamin K: 18 mg
    Vitamin B1: 0.24 mg
    Vitamin B2: 0.42 mg
    Vitamin B3: 4.3 mg
    Vitamin B5: 2.2 mg
    Vitamin B6: 1.9 mg