I thought about sharing this meal idea of mine over the past week; as I curled up on my couch to enjoy my post-run meal the television talk-show The Social was featuring what I was eating: SMOOTHIE BOWLS!! Coincidence? I think not!
As stated on the program, the popularity of the ‘smoothie bowl’ is likely the combination of 2 great things: a delicious smoothie, and scrumptious cereal. What I love most about making these tasty, nutrient-dense concoctions is that you really don’t need a recipe at all. I often tend to use what I have on hand, and whichever flavours tickle my fancy for the moment. 2 mainstay ingredients in my bowls: 1/2 a ripe avocado, and a scoop of Magnum Nutraceuticals Quattro Protein!! Rich in healthy fats and essential vitamins, avocados have a mild flavour that blend well with pretty much everything. They add a wonderful creamy texture to the smoothie, and makes for a much more satisfying meal. Magnum’s Quattro protein contains 4 types of isolated protein, one of them being micellar casein. This also aids in the creamy texture, as well as satisfying that hunger. I adore all the flavours Quattro comes in 🙂
Listed below are the 3 different smoothie-bases I use for my ‘bowls’. Because I will use a different cereal depending on what’s on hand, I did not include cereal in the nutrition info. And you can top as your heart desires! These are great to have as a quick breakfast, or as a pre or post workout meal. Have fun and get creative and make them your own!
*Note: each recipe yields one serving.
Banana Berry Smoothie Bowl, topped with country berry granola
Banana Berry Smoothie Bowl
1 scoop Magnum Quattro Protein in Vanilla Ice Cream/Half Baked Cookies and Cream
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or your preferred choice)
1/2-1 cup ice cubes (more ice=thicker smoothie)
1/2 ripe avocado
1/2 medium ripe banana
1/2 cup frozen blueberries/dark berries
1 scoop Magnum Performance Greens (optional)
1/2 cup your cereal of choice
*Blend until smooth and creamy. Top as desired.
Macros: 381 calories, 37 g C; 13 g F; 34 g P
Bananas n Cream Smoothie Bowl, topped with Minion’s Cereal, of course 😉
Banana’s and Cream Smoothie Bowl
1 scoop Magnum Quattro Protein in Vanilla Ice Cream/Half Baked Cookies n Cream
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2-1 cup ice cubes
1/2 ripe avocado
1/2 ripe banana
1/2 cup cereal of choice (optional)
Macros: 302 calories; 22 g C; 11 g F; 33 g P
Decadent tasting with none of the guilt: Double Chocolate Smoothie Bowl
Double Chocolate Smoothie Bowl
1 scoop Magnum Quattro Protein in Chocolate Love/Chocolate Peanut Butter Addiction
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2-1 cup ice cubes
1/2 ripe avocado
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1-2 packets Splenda/stevia (optional)
1 tbsp dark chocolate chips (optional)
*Blend and top with chocolate chips.
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