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    Mermaid Smoothie Bowl

    Aug 17, 2016 • Menstrual Phase, Smoothies and Juices

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    Mermaid Smoothie Bowl. Vegan and Dairy-Free. No added sugar or sweetener, just naturally sweet! Balancing, tasty and healthy with super nourishing ingredients (like spirulina & avocado) for a beauty-enhancing power breakfast! From The Glowing Fridge #vegan #smoothie #bowl

    If mermaids exist, they probably live on spirulina from the sea, no? Whether they love spirulina or not, my ‘ice cream for breakfast’ obsession continues… with this Mermaid Smoothie Bowl.

    I have no intention of stopping the smoothie bowl craze, unless you guys are sick of it. Do let me know if you are, but I can’t help it… they’re too fun and too healthy not to make for breakfast. Sometimes oats make me sleepy in the morning and I’ve found that lots of fruits and greens work better for me first thing, at least in the summer months.

    Smoothie bowls make it easy to pack in filling superfoods and essential beauty minerals too, helping to start the morning out on a glistening green and healthy note. This recipe is true brain food and can make all the difference in your energy/focus throughout the day. Plus, it has the consistency of ICE CREAM, without any added sugars or sweeteners.

    Naturally sweet and ripe frozen bananas, 1/2 ripe avocado, vega protein & greens powder (in vanilla) and spirulina powder, plus a splash of almond milk make up the ingredients. Blend it up then spoon and crunch your way to breakfast heaven with fresh fruit, chia seeds, granola, toasted coconut flakes and whatever toppings your mermaid heart desires.

    Mermaid Smoothie Bowl. Vegan and Dairy-Free. No added sugar or sweetener, just naturally sweet! Balancing, tasty and healthy with super nourishing ingredients (like spirulina & avocado) for a beauty-enhancing power breakfast! From The Glowing Fridge #vegan #smoothie #bowl

    It’s simple but also highly customizable, depending on what you have on hand and the flavor/color you’re going for. This smoothie bowl does not taste “green” at all; it’s refreshingly sweet and oh so nourishing! Sometimes simple is best with smoothie bowls because then you can add a whole bunch of toppings without worrying how they will affect the taste.

    The Mermaid Smoothie Bowl turned a beautiful light green/minty green color (I?m all about color for smoothie bowls!) from the spirulina I added. Spirulina is one of my favorite superfoods as it?s made up of 60-70% pure plant protein, complete with 18 amino acids ? including all the essential amino acids. It?s easily absorbed and easily digested in the body too.

    Other than immune support, healthy brain function, healthy heart function and weight management, spirulina provides:

    • bio-available iron
    • B vitamins
    • essential fatty acids
    • chlorophyll 

    It will keep you energized (hello vitamin B6) and curb unhealthy cravings by keeping you fuller for longer. People really swear by this superfood and while I haven?t made spirulina apart of my daily habit, I definitely notice a difference in my focus and energy when I include spirulina. Adding avocado makes me feel much more balanced throughout the morning and helps sustain my hunger until lunch. The Vega Protein & Greens powder adds a little extra somethin’, meaning more nutrients and protein.

    The most balancing and beauty-enhancing Mermaid Smoothie Bowl!

    Mermaid Smoothie Bowl. Vegan and Dairy-Free. No added sugar or sweetener, just naturally sweet! Balancing, tasty and healthy with super nourishing ingredients (like spirulina & avocado) for a beauty-enhancing power breakfast! From The Glowing Fridge #vegan #smoothie #bowl

    Mermaid Smoothie Bowl. Vegan and Dairy-Free. No added sugar or sweetener, just naturally sweet! Balancing, tasty and healthy with super nourishing ingredients (like spirulina & avocado) for a beauty-enhancing power breakfast! From The Glowing Fridge #vegan #smoothie #bowl

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    Mermaid Smoothie Bowl

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    Ingredients

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    • 3 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
    • 1/2 ripe avocado
    • 1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
    • 1 scoop vanilla plant based vegan protein powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon raw spirulina powder

    Optional Toppings

    • chia seeds
    • toasted/shredded coconut flakes
    • fresh fruit (berries, kiwi, mango, extra banana)
    • granola

    Instructions

    1. Remove frozen bananas from freezer and let them sit on the counter for 5-10 minutes to defrost a bit. They should have been sliced and frozen in a bag/container for at least 4 hours prior.
    2. Add all ingredients (except the toppings) to a high speed blender and slowly pulse/blend until thick and creamy, like an ice cream consistency. It will take a few minutes; do not add more liquid unless you want it to be thinner and soupy.
    3. Transfer to a bowl, top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!


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    • Serving Size: 1

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    Comments

    1. Brittany rose

      January 20, 2022 at 12:19 pm

      I’ve made this several times! I love it!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Brittany Rose

      June 24, 2019 at 1:19 am

      I’ve made this a few times and it’s amazing! I followed your recipe exactly as written! Thank you so much!
      -Britt

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Sophie

      August 19, 2018 at 12:06 pm

      Love this! How many calories are inn the full bowl?

      Reply
    4. Dove Turcotte

      June 24, 2018 at 11:00 am

      Hello Donna
      This is an excellent article.
      The post Mermaid Smoothie Bowl is very useful for smoothie! Can I share the article to my blog?

      Mermaid Smoothie Bowl. Vegan and Dairy-Free. No added sugar or sweetener. Balancing and super nourishing ingredients for a beauty-enhancing power breakfast!

      Reply
    5. Donna

      January 13, 2018 at 12:25 am

      Hi, Shannon
      This smoothie is really looking so delicious and healthy. Frozen bananas & Mangoes are my favorite smoothie ingredients.Thanks for putting them together.

      Reply
    6. Margaret

      October 28, 2017 at 10:38 am

      Can I sub something else for the avocado or is it okay to omit it completely? I think I’m allergic to it, even the tiniest bit of avocado gives me terrible stomach cramps and nausea 🙁

      Reply
      • Shannon Leparski

        October 29, 2017 at 11:23 pm

        You could do frozen cauliflower or banana, it just won’t be as creamy as with the avocado, but still yum!

        Reply
    7. Wendy

      August 10, 2017 at 3:29 pm

      What do I do with a leftover half an avocado??

      Reply
      • Shannon Leparski

        August 11, 2017 at 9:09 am

        Use it for avocado toast or over a salad?! The possibilities are endless! Or save it for another smoothie for the next day 🙂

        Reply
    8. Elizabeth

      August 06, 2017 at 8:05 pm

      the two types of powders needed can this be substituted with anything else ?

      Reply
    9. anna

      June 28, 2017 at 5:03 pm

      Great pics. I love the recipe. I don’t use spirulina enough(has a strong taste) but I just pinned this recipe to try later. thanks, Anna

      Reply
    10. Stefanie

      March 31, 2017 at 11:15 pm

      Is it possible to make these ahead of time and freeze them?? I’m all about quick and easy in the mornings!
      If they were frozen I could take it work and have it for breakfast there once it thawed.. thoughts?

      Reply
      • Haley

        April 01, 2017 at 6:46 pm

        That’s what I want to know!!!!

        Reply
      • Shannon Leparski

        April 05, 2017 at 10:00 am

        Hi Stefanie! I don’t see why not, although I’m not sure what the texture or color would be like since I’ve never done this! While the preferred method is to drink it fresh, within 20 minutes of blending up the smoothie (before the nutrients oxidize), I know people freeze smoothies all the time so I think it could work. Let us know if you try it!

        xo,
        Shannon

        Reply
    11. Gabriella Pacifico

      September 14, 2016 at 9:20 am

      This looks amazing! But I’m not sure if my stomach could do 3 bananas in one smoothie! Sometimes they give me tummy aches!

      Reply
      • Shannon Leparski

        September 28, 2016 at 12:21 pm

        Hey Gabriella! Yeah I’ve heard of that before but are the bananas you are eating brown and spotty? For good digestion, bananas have to be super ripe (no green whatsoever) in order for the starches to have converted into simple sugars. Maybe try that?! Or use mango/pineapple in place of 1-2 bananas. Hope this helps!

        Reply
    12. Lindsey

      September 12, 2016 at 8:40 pm

      I’ve heard spirulina tastes like pond scum, is there any hint of “dirtiness” to this?

      Reply
      • Shannon Leparski

        September 28, 2016 at 12:22 pm

        Hey Lindsey! Honestly in high amounts, yes, spirulina does taste very green and “earthy” which is exactly why I only suggest 1/2 teaspoon in this recipe – you will not taste it at all!

        Reply
    13. Bodine Dekkers

      August 25, 2016 at 9:50 am

      Something different from the usual pink or purple smoothie bowls! This one is way more up my street 😀

      Reply
    14. Amanda @ Anchored to Sunshine

      August 19, 2016 at 1:00 am

      Is there even a way to get tired of smoothie bowls?? I fully support your obsession!

      Reply
      • Shannon Leparski

        August 20, 2016 at 12:24 pm

        Haha right?! I don’t know how anyone can get sick of them, but you never know! Glad you feel the same 🙂

        Reply
    15. Jane

      August 18, 2016 at 2:17 pm

      Made for breakfast this morning…….loved it. Thanks for your smoothie recipes.

      Reply
      • Shannon Leparski

        August 20, 2016 at 10:44 am

        Yay! I’m happy you tried it 🙂 thanks Jane!

        Reply
    16. Britt

      August 17, 2016 at 6:41 pm

      You had me at “mermaid”!! I’m so making this tomorrow morning- yum!! Thanks, Shannon!

      Xo
      Britt

      Reply
      • Shannon Leparski

        August 18, 2016 at 9:16 am

        You’re welcome Britt!! Hope you love it!!

        Reply

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