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
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!
- 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
- chia seeds
- toasted/shredded coconut flakes
- fresh fruit (berries, kiwi, mango, extra banana)
- granola
- 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.
- 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.
- Transfer to a bowl, top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
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Mermaid Smoothie Bowl. Vegan and Dairy-Free. No added sugar or sweetener. Balancing and super nourishing ingredients for a beauty-enhancing power breakfast!
Hi, Shannon
This smoothie is really looking so delicious and healthy. Frozen bananas & Mangoes are my favorite smoothie ingredients.Thanks for putting them together.
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 🙁
You could do frozen cauliflower or banana, it just won’t be as creamy as with the avocado, but still yum!
What do I do with a leftover half an avocado??
Use it for avocado toast or over a salad?! The possibilities are endless! Or save it for another smoothie for the next day 🙂
the two types of powders needed can this be substituted with anything else ?
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
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?
That’s what I want to know!!!!
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
This looks amazing! But I’m not sure if my stomach could do 3 bananas in one smoothie! Sometimes they give me tummy aches!
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!
I’ve heard spirulina tastes like pond scum, is there any hint of “dirtiness” to this?
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!
Something different from the usual pink or purple smoothie bowls! This one is way more up my street 😀
Is there even a way to get tired of smoothie bowls?? I fully support your obsession!
Haha right?! I don’t know how anyone can get sick of them, but you never know! Glad you feel the same 🙂
Made for breakfast this morning…….loved it. Thanks for your smoothie recipes.
Yay! I’m happy you tried it 🙂 thanks Jane!
You had me at “mermaid”!! I’m so making this tomorrow morning- yum!! Thanks, Shannon!
Xo
Britt
You’re welcome Britt!! Hope you love it!!