Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but sometimes it can be hard to plan a healthy one without your sweet-tooth leading you astray. All those sugary cereal options out there, that barely possess any nutritional value, make it difficult to get that boost required after fasting all night and that sought-after energy to start off your day. Today, we’re serving up a fun solution to this common problem! And what’s more is that it’ll make your every day breakfast just as trendy as everything else you do. All the rage with foodies all over the internet, a smoothie bowl is way better than cornflakes and even better than a plain old smoothie (you’ll feel full by the time you’re done and you won’t down it in less than 10 seconds). They come topped with all sorts of colourful fruit and crunchy extras like granola or cereal, which just aren’t the same in a regular smoothie, and that create a nice texture for your palate. But a smoothie bowl is not just a nutritional boost in the morning; it also has the potential to be a work of art! So if you’re into making your food social media worthy, this smoothie bowl could be a fun, new, beautiful challenge to try!

This week, Sarah, from Sarah’s Dolce Vita, is back to show us how to make this divinely healthy meal! You might have already seen some of the breakfast creations on her blog, ranging from healthy muffins, chia pudding and muesli to tiramisu pancakes and protein-loaded oatmeal recipes. Sarah does it all and she’s an expert smoothie bowl maker, too! Our smoothie bowl training is in capable hands and today you have the opportunity to learn how to make her Tropical Green Smoothie Bowl. Loaded with banana, spinach, chia seeds, pineapple, tahini, almond butter, oats and almond milk, this recipe has all the key elements to building a balanced smoothie bowl. A healthy mix of greens, fruits, protein, healthy fats, super foods, ice and liquids all in one! Nutrition and texture are important elements of a good smoothie bowl, so you have to get your ratios right. However, you can also get inspired by the ingredients you have on hand! If you feel like mangoes will go better than bananas or if you have heaps of granola hanging around, why not throw them in? It wouldn’t hurt to add a touch of your imagination to the recipe this week. In fact, we encourage it!

For this recipe, blending is the most important step, so you have to make sure you have the right tool for the job! Sarah mixes together her ingredients with the handy thinkkitchen Pro-Stick Hand Blender. With two speeds and stainless steel blades that can crush ice, this convenient and easy-to-grip small kitchen appliance will keep your counter top blender tucked away in a far-off cabinet for good. Plus, it’s way easier to clean than a big bulky blender. All you need to do is place it under a tap and rinse it off!

Now it’s your turn to have some fun. Get creative and start building yourself a better way to breakfast!

Here to inspire you to be creative with your food,

@thenutritiousprincess

Sarah is an Italian-Canadian who is passionate about food! In fact, she’s pretty sure either tomato sauce or melted dark chocolate runs through her veins. She loves to spend hours experimenting in the kitchen, watching Food Network or let’s face it, hitting the mall. She strives to have a career she loves, one she’ll never want a break from. This is where her love for teaching and passion for cooking merge into one – hello Food Network cooking show?  She has a major sweet tooth and will walk miles for dessert.

Directions

In an electric mixer, beat the eggs with the brown sugar for approximately 5 minutes until they become white, form a ribbon and triple in size.

In another bowl, mix the flour, the cocoa, the corn starch, the magic powder and the salt. Set aside. Gradually add oil while mixing with the mixture of eggs and brown sugar. With a spatula, add the dry ingredients alternating with the hot water until all the mix is well moistened. Leave it to rest for 10 minutes.

Preheat the waffle maker. Put one laddle of dough in the waffle maker and close the cover (or according to manufacturer’s instructions). Cook for approximately 5 minutes or until the waffle is golden brown. Keep it warm while you make the other waffles. Repeat operation with the rest of the dough. Serve with fresh fruits and chocolate sauce.

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To meet demand, juice bars are expanding faster than ever. If there still isn’t any close to you, don’t worry, with our juicer you can easily make your own! It grinds your fruit and vegetables then filters the juice through a super fine mesh. Depending on the fruit and veggies you use, you can get different health benefits ranging from boosting your energy to boosting your immune system.

This is the perfect addition to any healthy nutrition plan. It’s great for breakfast or after a workout as it allows for the immediate absorption of all the nutrients from produce. It also lets you enjoy vegetables that you wouldn’t normally eat whole. It’s important to remember that you still need to get your daily amount of fiber and protein otherwise you will end up feeling hungry and loosing muscle mass.

Many juices use green vegetables for their great benefits, unfortunately, some people don’t particularly enjoy the taste of some green veggies. Most green vegetables have a dominating bitter flavor (for example: kale, celery, mizuna greens, chard, and dandelion greens). If you’re not a fan of the bitterness, spinach is a great option that’s just as healthy but doesn’t have an overpowering taste.

Aside from the color, you won’t even know that this drink has a green veggie in it. Along with a handful of spinach, add an apple, one lemon and a handful of blueberries.  The lemon masks any spinach flavor and the apple and blueberries add sweet and tartness to it. It is the perfect starter juicer, especially if you are afraid of that green earthy flavor most green drinks have.

If green still isn’t for you, there are still many options that are just as healthy.  This next one is called the Total Health Booster because it’s packed with Vitamin A, B, C and E to fuel your whole body. It also does wonders for your skin and bones. To make this drink even better, it’s super easy to make with only 3 ingredients: 1 medium apple, 2 medium soft pears, and a ½ a cup of cherries.

This next drink is perfect to re-energize yourself- especially after a workout. Combine 2 medium oranges, ¼ cup of whole, raw almonds, 1 small sweet potato, 1 medium apple and ½ cup of water and voilà! Nothing is added to this drink without a reason, they all carry benefits:  the almonds help build and repair muscle and potassium, while also balancing your electrolytes and fluids. The other ingredients provide a mix of carbohydrates, vitamins, fiber, as well as antioxidants.

Our Bistro Highball glass is the perfect glass to enjoy this healthy treat, but if you’re on the go our Aqua water bottle great if you want to bring this energy booster to the gym.  Don’t forget these are merely guidelines to help you get started but don’t be afraid to mix your own juice blends!

What’s your favorite juice blend? Comment below with your favorite recipes!