chocolate banana protein smoothie jar

This has been our latest obsession…a Chocolate Banana Protein Smoothie Jar!  Whether it’s for breakfast or dessert, this smoothie jar hits the spot!

Chocolate Banana Protein Smoothie Jar ~ A superfood, super delicious way to start your day! ~vegan~

I’ve been trying to amp up my protein intake and finally found a protein powder I like, Aloha’s Chocolate Protein Powder!  It’s organic, plant-based and does not include soy or tons of other additives.  Pair with their Daily Good Greens for a superfood, super delicious start to your day! (note: this is not a sponsored post, I just love this product!)  Add a dollop of nut butter for extra protein and healthy fat and top with your favorite fruit and granola!

Chocolate Banana Protein Smoothie Jar ~ A superfood, super delicious way to start your day! ~vegan~

Chocolate Banana Protein Smoothie Jar ~ A superfood, super delicious way to start your day! ~vegan~

If you don’t have chocolate protein powder just add a little cacao/cocoa powder for the decadent chocolate flavor!  Other excellent add-ins are hemp seeds, chia seeds, spinach or maca powder!  For a drinkable smoothie add 1 cup of liquid!

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Makes 2 servings (nutrition facts calculate without toppings) Chocolate Banana Protein Smoothie Jar for a superfood, super delicious start to your day!
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Recipe type: Breakfast
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 2 frozen bananas
  • 2 tablespoons nut butter
  • 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (or cocoa/cacao powder)
  • 1 packet of greens powder (optional)
  • 2-4 tablespoons liquid (almond milk, coconut water, soy milk, hemp milk)
Toppings:
  • granola
  • blueberries
  • banana
  • hempseeds
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender such as a vitamix. Blend until smooth, using damper stick as needed.
  2. Top with favorite fruit and granola!
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 Calories: 258 Fat: 9 Carbohydrates: 37 Sugar: 22 Fiber: 5 Protein: 9

Chocolate Banana Protein Smoothie Jar ~ A superfood, super delicious way to start your day! ~vegan~

Spirulina Smoothie Bowl

It’s too hot in the kitchen to cook these days.  Thank God for my vitamix because we’ve been living on smoothie bowls!  Here’s a different combo to try, the Spirulina Smoothie Bowl blended with cashews and topped with fruit, chia seeds and Dang toasted caramel sea salt coconut flakes!  (If you haven’t tried Dang coconut flakes you’re missing out, they are so good!  No, I wasn’t paid to say that…I’m seriously obsessed with them!)

Spirulina Smoothie Bowl ~vegan, gluten free~ For a burst of vibrant energy!

Spirulina Smoothie Bowl
 
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Spirulina Smoothie Bowl, makes 2 servings
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Recipe type: Drinks
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 3 frozen bananas
  • ¼ cup raw cashews
  • ¼ coconut water (maybe a little more)
  • ¼ teaspoon spirulina powder
  • Toppings:
  • chia seeds
  • strawberries
  • kiwi
  • toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
  1. Add the frozen bananas, cashews, coconut water and spirulina powder to a high-speed blender such as a vitamix. Blend using damper stick until well combined and smooth.
  2. Top with favorite toppings and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 Calories: 300 Fat: 8 Carbohydrates: 59 Sugar: 28 Fiber: 8 Protein: 5

Spirulina Smoothie Bowl ~vegan, gluten free~ For a burst of vibrant energy!

What’s spirulina anyway???

Please don’t be intimidated by the funny name and blue-green color or by what spirulina actually is…algae!  Yup, the same sort of algae that’s in the ocean!  It’s virtually tasteless when blended into smoothie bowls and it’s so good for you, give it a chance!  It will boost your immune system, help your liver with detoxification, reduce oxidative stress and it’s loaded with nutrients such as iron, copper, magnesium and manganese.  It also contains amino acids (the building blocks of life!), fatty acids (omega 3 & 6), and chlorophyll!  You can buy it at most health food stores in either a pill or powder form.  I personally like the powder form, which can be added to smoothies, juices or other recipes!

Spirulina Smoothie Bowl ~vegan, gluten free~ For a burst of vibrant energy!

Give yourself permission to not cook!  

Replacing one meal or adding to a meal with either a smoothie bowl, smoothie or salad will bring you radiant energy!  The added burst of much needed nutrients, detoxifying chlorophyll and antioxidants will help fuel your day!

Try it out today!

banana berry superfood smoothie bowl

Banana Berry Superfood Smoothie Bowl

Banana Berry Superfood Smoothie Bowl, a beautiful bowl of flavor!

Tucked away down a little path in the town of Wellfleet you can find the most beautiful smoothie bowls at a place called BOL.  Acai or pitaya blended with all sorts of creative ingredients such as mint and topped with granola and the most delicious crunchy coconut flakes.  Needless to say, we are addicted!  If you ever make it to Wellfleet, you must go!!!

When we can’t get into town for a bowl, we’ve been blending our own at home!  My freezer has been stocked with locally grown raspberries thanks to my friend April, which are perfect for just this very thing!

Banana Berry Superfood Smoothie Bowl, a beautiful bowl of flavor!

A high-speed blender such as a vitamix is needed for making smoothie bowls.  Just add the fruit of your choice, a little almond milk, flip the switch and beat the heck out of it with the damper stick!  For easier blending make sure to cut the bananas into smaller chunks before freezing, and don’t forget to peel them!  (A rookie mistake that we’ve all made before!)  You can even add one frozen banana with one unfrozen banana for a more “pudding-like” consistency.

For the peanut butter drizzle I melted a tablespoon of natural peanut butter with a little coconut oil.  When it hits the cold smoothie bowl it hardens and gets crunchy!

Banana Berry Superfood Smoothie Bowl, a beautiful bowl of flavor!

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Makes 1-2 servings. Banana Berry Smoothie Bowl, a beautiful bowl of flavor!
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Recipe type: Breakfast
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 1
Ingredients
  • 2 frozen bananas
  • 1 cup frozen raspberries
  • 3 tablespoons almond milk
  • Toppings:
  • banana slices
  • strawberry slices
  • coconut flakes
  • peanut butter
  • hemp seeds
  • granola
Instructions
  1. Place frozen fruit and almond milk in a high-speed blender, blend until an ice cream like texture is achieved. Use damper stick or scrape down sides of blender as needed.
  2. Add favorite toppings and enjoy!

I apologize for my lack in posts recently, this last week was a busy one!  My heart was full to have my brother, sister-in-law, sister and nephews in town to celebrate my parent’s 50th Anniversary!  It’s not too often that we can all spend time together with everyone living on opposite coasts.  We went on walks, went to the Proviencetown Portuguese festival, shopped in Chatham and ate out…ate a lot!  I’m feeling the consequences of all the wheat and sugar, but it was well worth it :)

Here are a few scenes from the week!

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