It's official, I have died and gone to batido heaven. I am a big fan of smoothies. Always have been, as my mother raised me on breakfast batidos. On crazy mornings when there was no time to sit down for breakfast my mother would whip up a batido full of fruit and nutrients so that I wouldn't go to school running on empty. Now as much as I love a good smoothie as a meal I also love to chew my meals. The whole act of chewing makes me feel like I've really EATEN something, you know what I mean? That's why I'm saying I've died and gone to batido heaven because I just discovered a new health craze: smoothie bowls, which are batidos with healthy toppings you can chew!!!
AND they are the sexiest looking smoothies I have EVER seen! Not only that, but I found an Instagram account, Smoothie Bowl Recipes, that posts pictures of them WITH recipes! I can't wait for you to see the roundup I put together.
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If you are a fan of batidos, I think you will agree with me that this is a health craze that is actually worth trying. Check out the inspirational gallery with recipes I've put together for you. Then bust out that blender because batido bowls, here we come!
Images via smoothiebowls/Instagram
Raspberry and strawberry smoothie bowl
This delectable creation was posted with the following caption," A very colorful Raspberry + Strawberry Smoothie Bowl! Recipe: Blend 2/3 cup of frozen raspberries, 10 strawbs and organic natural yoghurt [sic]. Topped with one kiwi, raspberries, blueberries, goji's, chia seeds and 1/2 a cup of blended mango. : @deborabrosa // SB x."
Pitaya smoothie bowl
OMG! I've never even heard of pitaya before. I really need to get out more. Here's the caption on this creation,"Pitaya Smoothie Love Can't go wrong with a pink smoothie bowl Pitaya + bananas + coconut water = cotton candy! I had a bunch of coconut water ice cubes that I threw in my vitamix with 1 frozen pitaya and 5 frozen bananas!! SO simple!" : @raw_manda // SB x."
Green tea smoothie bowl
Here's how you can make this: "Green Tea Smoothiebowl 200g frozen bananas 200g frozen mango ½ cup #naturalrawc ½ cup filtered water Handful baby spinach 2 tsp matcha green tea powder Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender or food processor until smooth + top w/ cacao crunch, caramelised buckinis, home made maple, millet + pecan granola (recipe in my feed) + wild flowers + raw coconut flakes : @thegreenpantry // SB x"
Acai smoothie bowl
This looks super filling, doesn't it? Here's the caption, "Acai bowl perfection // Made using @loving_earth acai powder and lots of frozen berries, banana and mango! Topped with all the goodies. : @alouette_ // SB x."
Mixed berry smoothie bowl
Mixed berry smoothies are my favorite, I know I will love this one! Here's how to make it, "Mixed Berry Smoothie: 1 banana, 2/3 cup of frozen mixed berries, a dash of vanilla and almond milk to blend // Top with blackberries, raspberries, kiwi fruit and shredded coconut. : @eatlovegym SB x"
Strawberry delight smoothie bowl
This looks like an edible tropical vacation in a bowl. Check out the instructions in this caption: "Strawberry Delight Smoothie Bowl // Recipe •2 frozen bananas •1 cup fresh strawberries •1 tsp maca powder •1/4 cup coconut water •Place everything in your blender. •Blend on high speed. •When you have a smooth creamy texture it's ready! •Scoop into a bowl. •Top with banana slices • strawberries • coconut flakes • chia seeds! : @liveloveeatraw #SmoothieBowls"
Blueberry chia smoothie bowl
This one has chia pudding in it. Must try! To make, check out this caption: "Blueberry Chia Pudding Bowl. Ingredients: 1 cup fresh blueberries, plus additional for garnishing 1 cup almond milk, unsweetened 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp agave or maple syrup 3 tbsp chia seeds Directions: Add blueberries and almond milk into blender and mix Pour liquid into bowl and combine with vanilla extract and agave Stir in chia seeds gently Place mixture into serving cups or mason jars Cover and let sit for at least 5 hours in refrigerator (ideally overnight) Serve topped with fresh strawbs, coconut + chia seeds. : @cleanfooddirtycity #SmoothieBowls."
Red smoothie bowl
This one has beets! Here's the caption, "Red smoothie bowl with banana, beet, raspberries, peach, apple, chia seeds, chlorella, maca and topped with pumpkin seeds, raspberries, goji berries and coconut rasps! : @greenrunnersfuel #SmoothieBowls."
