Start your day with a vibrant, creamy treat! This Heart Healthy smoothie bowl uses nutrient-rich spinach, creamy avocado, and sweet mango to create a satisfying, high-fiber breakfast or snack. It's also approved for Gluten Free, Diabetic, and Vegetarian diets, offering a delicious way to enjoy wholesome ingredients. Find more tasty smoothie and smoothie bowl recipes here.
The inclusion of avocado provides monounsaturated fats, crucial for heart health, while spinach and mango contribute a significant boost of fiber, which helps manage blood sugar and promotes digestive wellness. The flaxseed meal further enhances the fiber and omega-3 content, making this bowl an exceptional way to get essential nutrients early in the day.
Use frozen ingredients (especially the mango and banana) and minimal liquid. Adding extra avocado or a tablespoon of chia seeds or protein powder can also boost the thickness and structure.
They are nutritionally similar, but the "bowl" format encourages slower eating and the addition of nutrient-dense toppings (like almonds and seeds), which increases fiber and healthy fats, aiding satiety.
The base will thicken and separate in the refrigerator, but it is typically safe to store in an airtight container for up to 24 hours. Stir well and add a splash of milk to re-blend if needed.
Yes, you can substitute unsweetened coconut milk, oat milk, or water for the almond milk. Just ensure your choice aligns with your dietary needs (e.g., check for added sugars).
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Recipe yields 2 servings
In a blender, combine avocado, mango, spinach, almond milk, honey flaxseed meal and banana. Blend until smooth.
Divide between 2 bowls and garnish with berries, sunflower seeds, almonds and coconut.