Food is our body's fuel. What you put into it is what you're going to get out of it. All of the macronutrients including carbohydrates, fats, and protein provide our bodies with energy, but protein is an especially important nutrient to get in your diet. This smoothie bowl recipe incorporates various protein sources including chia seeds, peanut powder, peanut butter, almonds, milk, and yogurt. It also incorporates flax seeds which are great for digestive health. If you are looking for more information about chia seeds and flax seeds, check out my blog post from last summer below.
Ingredients
For smoothie:
- 1 single serving container of Chobani yogurt (5.3 oz)
- 2 cups mixed berry fruit (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup milk (I used almond milk)
- 1/4 cup flax seeds
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup peanut powder
- 1 Tbsp. honey
For toppings:
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (warmed in microwave to drizzle over smoothie)
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1/4 cup fruit
How to make it
- combine yogurt, fruit, milk, flax seeds, chia seeds, and peanut powder in blender
- blend until combined, stirring occasionally if needed
- once blended, add honey and blend until honey is dispersed
- pour smoothie into bowl
- top with desired toppings, have fun with it and let your inner artist come out :)
Finished product
For next time...
Using 1/4 cup of chia seeds packs the protein into this smoothie bowl, but it also affects the smoothie's texture. The chia seeds create a grainy texture which some may find undesirable. If this is you, I would cut down to 1/8 cup of chia seeds. If you desire a richer smoothie you could substitute peanut butter for the peanut powder in the smoothie, but I thought the peanut powder contributed well to the flavor.
Variations
If you are looking for a way to incorporate a crunchy texture into your smoothie bowl, try topping it with granola (I added some after I took the photos and it was delish!). You could customize your smoothie to have your favorite fruit combinations. Some ideas might be peach & raspberry, strawberry & raspberry, and blueberry & blackberry. Feel free to get creative with the toppings. If you are a chocolate fan, you could top it with mini chocolate chips, cacao nibs, or nutella. If you prefer almond butter to peanut butter, you could substitute almond butter for the peanut powder and top the smoothie bowl with almond butter.
All in all
This smoothie is a great option for a protein packed breakfast or even a nutritious snack. You can customize it to have all of your favorite fruits and toppings. For all of you foodies out there who care about the presentation of your foods almost as much as the taste, this recipe is for you!
