This Green Smoothie Bowl is easy to make and packed with tons of baby spinach and a refreshing mix of mango, pineapple, orange and dairy-free milk. A healthy green smoothie that is perfect for breakfast or post workout snack and simple to customize with your favorite toppings. Naturally vegan, paleo, Whole30-friendly and dairy-free.
Healthy Green Smoothie Bowl Recipe
Trying to get some extra greens or fruits in your diet? This easy Green Smoothie Bowl is a delicious and healthy option to add to your breakfast routine! It’s super thick, creamy and our favorite way to sneak in some healthy veggies for you or our kids to start the morning. Plus they can help give you that extra boost of energy you need throughout the day.
Smoothies are one of my family’s favorite way to start the day especially during the summer when you want something cold and refreshing. This healthy smoothie bowl recipe is packed with protein, vitamins, fiber and starts off with tons of organic baby spinach and some tropical fruit for flavor and natural sweetness. There is no added sugar and it is completely banana-free, dairy-free, Whole30, gluten-free, vegan and paleo-friendly.
Looking for more smoothie bowl recipes now that it’s smoothie season? Try our Keto Smoothie Bowls, Berry Smoothie Bowl or Mango Smoothie Bowl next!
Ingredients you need
This smoothie bowl starts off with our favorite green smoothie recipe as a base and takes less than 5 minutes to make in a high-speed blender.
- Organic baby spinach – loosely packed. Feel free to add some kale too for extra nutrients and vitamins.
- Water or dairy-free milk of choice
- Lemon juice
- Fresh ginger root – helps aid in digestion.
- Hemp seeds- for added fiber and protein. Sub with chia seeds , ground flax seeds or use a mix. Or you can also add a scoop of plant-based protein powder – we like Sprout Living Simply Organic Pea Protein or Nuzest Clean Lean Protein in Just Natural
- Sliced oranges – about a 1/4 cup
- Frozen mango chunks – adds sweetness and flavor
- Pineapple chunks – fresh or frozen. We typically buy fresh and chop them up and then freeze them
Healthy Smoothie Bowl Toppings
Feel free to have some fun with the toppings – they’re the best part! Anything you like will totally work!
For this bowl we used:
- Sliced bananas
- Chopped pineapple
- Fresh berries: strawberries and raspberries but blueberries or blackberries would be delicious
- Coconut flakes
- Shredded coconut
- Chia seeds
- Pistachios
More Delicious Smoothie Topping Ideas
- Sliced or chopped fruit: peaches, cherries
- Pomegranate seeds
- Nuts: sliced almonds, crushed pecans, walnuts
- Seeds: sunflower seeds, pumpkin seed (pepitas), hemp seeds, ground flaxseeds
- Your favorite nut butter or seed butters: almond butter, pecan butter, peanut butter or cashew butter
How to make Green Smoothie Bowl
- Blend the ingredients: Place all the ingredients in a high speed blender in order as they appear starting with the liquid. Blend until smooth, adding additional liquid as needed. (As little as necessary so your smoothie will be thick).
- Add toppings: Pour into bowls, top with your choice of toppings and arrange decoratively. Serve immediately, and enjoy!
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Smoothie Variations
You can also change up these easy smoothie recipes with any add-in choices that you like:
- Coconut water
- Matcha powder or brewed green tea
- Cacao powder
- Avocado – for creaminess and healthy fats
- Dairy-free plant-based milk: almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk or oat milk
- Ripe frozen banana (adds thickness as well)
- Water kefir
- Celery – chopped
- Cauliflower – adds bulk
- Zucchini
If NOT Whole30, paleo & dairy is okay:
- Dairy-free yogurt. Or plain yogurt, Greek yogurt or vanilla yogurt – add to the freezer for 20 minutes and it tastes just like ice cream
- Nut butter: Peanut butter, almond butter or sunflower seed butter for extra added protein
- Oats for extra staying power
Make ahead and storage tips
If you prefer to make your fruit smoothies ahead of time, blend all the ingredients and store in a mason jar and cover with the lid. Smoothies will typically keep in the fridge for 1-2 days. You may notice that the liquid separates so you can either shake the smoothie together or re-blend again.
How to freeze smoothies
If you prefer to store your blended green smoothies in the freezer, you can portion them out into ice cubes until frozen. Then pop the smoothie cubes out and store in a clear resealable bag or Stasher bag for up to 3 months.
Then when you’re drink your breakfast smoothie, simply thaw in the fridge about an hour beforehand in a glass cup.
You can also freeze the smoothies in a mason jar for up to 3 months. Be sure not fill the mason jar all the way to the top, otherwise, the jar can shatter. When you’re ready to drink your healthy smoothie, thaw the mason jar in the fridge the night before or a few hours beforehand.
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This Green Smoothie Bowl is easy to make and packed with tons of baby spinach and a refreshing mix of mango, pineapple, orange and dairy-free milk. A healthy green smoothie that is perfect for breakfast or post workout snack and simple to customize with your favorite toppings. Naturally vegan, paleo, Whole30-friendly and dairy-free.
- 2/3 cup water , or more depending on the consistency you prefer. You can also use coconut water or your favorite dairy-free milk (almond, cashew, coconut) of your choice.
- 2 cups organic baby spinach , loosely packed - can also use a mix of spinach and kale
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds , you can also sub with chia seeds, ground flax seeds or a mix of each. Or you can also add a scoop of plant-based protein powder - we like Sprout Living Simply Organic Pea Protein or Nuzest Clean Lean Protein in Just Natural
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice , chopped
- 1/4 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup sliced oranges
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks fresh or frozen - , we typically buy fresh and chop them up and then freeze them
- Sliced bananas
- Chia seeds
- Pineapple chunks
- Pomegranate seeds
- Raspberries
- Pistachios
- Pumpkin seeds
- Unsweetened shredded coconut
Place all the ingredients in your high-performance blender in the order as they appear starting with the liquid first.
Blend on high until smooth, adding additional liquid as needed. (As little as necessary so your smoothie will be thick). Taste and add sweetener of your choice, if desired. Blend again.
Pour into bowls, top with your choice of toppings and arrange decoratively. Serve immediately, and enjoy!
Nathalie-AppsForWomen -
I loooove smoothies! I can’t believe I haven’t made any in such a long time.. This one looks yummy! I ll give it a go!
Emma -
This is certainly a great way to start the day Kelly, don’t worry I too would go mad with the toppings 😉
Christie -
I bet the pepitas are so good in this smoothie bowl, I love all the toppings!