Energizing Vanilla Matcha Smoothie Bowl
You know what makes me happy? Putting toppings on things. I was the queen of ice cream toppings when I was little. I would top my 3 different types of ice cream with caramel, chocolate fudge, M&Ms, chocolate chips, strawberry sauce, whipped cream, and of course cherries. Sounds like diabetes in a bowl though right? I did go a bit overboard, and no, it was not healthy and my 8 year old self loved it. It is a true wonder I never got a tummy ache from all that dairy and sugar...I know I would now. I still love to put toppings on things, but now it is to nourish my body, not treat it like a dumpster like I used to. I love the idea of smoothie bowls. I can't believe I only recently discovered them...I was missing out! I love adding different textures and flavors to my smoothie like one big party in a bowl, it is awesome, not to mention pretty.
Last weekend, I made this Energizing Vanilla Matcha Smoothie Bowl. I didn't feel like eating anything but a smoothie after my workout, and I wanted something I could be excited about eating and it fit the bill. A creamy vanilla matcha base, with a bit of raw protein to rebuild those muscles topped off with some of my favorite things. Sweet berries, a little chocolaty goodness in the form of cacao nibs, hempseeds, golden flaxseeds, and chia seeds for healthy oils. It was pure love in a bowl and so delicious! If you want to treat yourself well, do yourself a favor and whip one of these up!
Energizing Vanilla Matcha Smoothie Bowl
Serves 1
Smoothie:
3 medium bananas
1 scoop raw vanilla protein powder (optional, I used Garden of Life brand)
1/4-1/2 cup raw hemp milk or coconut milk (depending on how liquidy you like it, I like mine thick so I add less)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 Tbsp matcha powder
stevia to taste (or your choice liquid raw sweetener)
Toppings:
fresh organic blueberries
fresh organic strawberries
raw cacao nibs
chia seeds
ground flaxseed
hempseeds
For the smoothie, combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth, using the tamper to press the mixture into the blades. Pour into a bowl, and top with toppings (I used about 1 Tbsp of each spoonable, and more of the berries). Enjoy!
