5 Delicious Smoothie Bowls That Will Transform Your Mornings

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Delicious, nutritious smoothie bowls can be your favorite 10-minute meals. Here's how to a smoothie bowl in three simple steps:

1. Puree all smoothie ingredients in blender until creamy.
2. Divide between 2 bowls.
3. Top with remaining ingredients.

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Blueberry Cobbler Bowl

SERVES 2
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes

FOR SMOOTHIE
1 c frozen blueberries
½ c unsweetened almond milk
1½ scoops protein powder
2 Tbsp almond butter
1 tsp vanilla extract

FOR TOPPING
½ c fresh blueberries
¼ c toasted muesli
2 Tbsp sliced almonds
2 tsp hemp seeds
1 tsp cinnamon

NUTRITION (per serving) 1556 kJ (372 cal), 25 g pro, 32 g carb, 7 g fiber, 16 g sugars, 17 g fat, 2.5 g sat fat, 132 mg sodium

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Herbal Healer Bowl

SERVES 2
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes

FOR SMOOTHIE
1 c low-fat buttermilk
½ c mint
¼ c coriander
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp turmeric
1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 spring onion
½ avocado
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp salt

FOR TOPPING
½ c rocket plus extra tbs to serve
½ c bean sprouts
¼ c crumbled feta
¼ c mint
1 cucumber, sliced

NUTRITION (per serving) 924kJ (221 cal), 13 g pro, 23 g carb, 9 g fiber, 12 g sugars, 10.5 g fat, 4 g sat fat, 587 mg sodium

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Energy Duo Bowl

SERVES 2
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes

FOR SMOOTHIE
1 c coffee made into ice cubes
¾ c unsweetened almond milk
¼ c unsweetened cocoa powder
1 scoop protein powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 banana

FOR TOPPING
2 Tbsp cacao nibs
2 Tbsp hazelnuts, roughly chopped
2 Tbsp unsweetened coconut
½ banana, sliced

NUTRITION (per serving) 1451kJ (347 cal), 18 g pro, 34 g carb, 10 g fiber, 13 g sugars, 18.5 g fat, 8.5 g sat fat, 101 mg sodium

Our favorite protein powder
NorCal Organic Whey Protein Powder, available in plain and vanilla ($65 for 2 lb; shop.prevention.com)

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Berry-Banana Bowl

SERVES 2
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes

FOR SMOOTHIE
1 c frozen strawberries
½ c low-fat Greek yoghurt
¼ c rolled oats
2 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp flaxseed
½ banana

FOR TOPPING
¼ c fresh strawberries, sliced
2 Tbsp pistachios, roughly chopped
2 Tbsp unsweetened coconut
1 tsp chia seeds
1 tsp flaxseed
½ banana, sliced

NUTRITION (per serving) 1163kJ (278 cal), 12 g pro, 36 g carb, 8 g fiber, 15 g sugars, 11 g fat, 4 g sat fat, 27 mg sodium

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Citrus-Pineapple Bowl

SERVES 2
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes

FOR SMOOTHIE
½ c low-fat Greek yoghurt
½ c frozen pineapple
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ navel orange, segmented
¼ Ruby Red grapefruit, segmented

FOR TOPPING
¼ c low-fat Greek yoghurt
2 Tbsp raw cashews, coarsely chopped
2 Tbsp unsweetened coconut
2 tsp chia seeds
½ navel orange, segmented
¼ Ruby Red grapefruit, segmented

NUTRITION (per serving) 1004kJ (240 cal, 12 g pro, 31 g carb, 5 g fiber, 19 g sugars, 8 g fat, 4 g sat fat, 34 mg sodium

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Healthy Toppings

Smoothie bowls can become nutrition fails if they're topped with ingredients that are high in sugar. Five smart sprinkles we used:

NUTS
Hazelnuts, pistachios, and walnuts are rich sources of unsaturated fats, which reduce inflammation and lower the risk of heart disease, cancer, and arthritis.

SEEDS
The vitamin E in pumpkin and sunflower seeds strengthens the immune system to ramp up its defense against bacteria and viruses.

BERRIES
These gems are packed with disease-fighting antioxidants plus fiber to aid digestion and help you feel full faster.

ROLLED OATS
This whole grain contains beta-glucan, a type of fiber shown to cut cholesterol, control blood sugar, and boost the gut's good bacteria to help control inflammation.

DRIED FRUIT
Golden raisins contain more antioxidants than dark raisins do. Goji berries are high in protein and immune-boosting vitamin C.