Ready to dip your spoon into the smoothie bowl trend? Get your fill of creamy smoothie goodness with a healthy heaping of crunchy, healthy toppings including slivered almonds and chia seeds.
Ingredients
Smoothie base
• 1½ cups plain yogurt
• 1 banana, frozen
• ½ cup orange juice
• 1 cup berries of your choice
• 1 tablespoon flaxseeds
• 1 scoop vanilla plant-based protein powder, optional
Toppings
• 1 tablespoon slivered almonds
• 1 teaspoon chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds
Preparation
- Blend all base ingredients together until smooth, adjusting for sweetness and thickness.
- Serve immediately in a large bowl with toppings. Makes 4 servings
Nutrition
Per 3/4 cup serving
Calories: 160
Carbohydrate: 27 g
Sugars: 17 g
Fiber: 4 g
Saturated fat: 0.5 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg
Protein: 9 g
Sodium: 70 mg
This article was written by Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, LD from Cleveland Clinic and was legally licensed through the NewsCred publisher network. Please direct all licensing questions to legal@newscred.com.
