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Chocolate Protein Smoothie Bowl (GF)

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Chocolate Protein Smoothie Bowl (gf) (1)

Getting enough protein during the day can be a challenge when you are a vegetarian. My solution? Protein Smoothie Bowls!! As you can see from my blog roll, I have become quite obsessed with making “bowl” recipes for lunch. This particular recipe packs a hefty 33 grams of protein – thanks to a scoop of pea protein powder, some Greek yogurt and chia seeds. Since I fancy myself a pretty active person, I’m supposed to take in a minimum of 100 grams of protein every day. Having a protein shake in the morning and this protein smoothie bowl at lunch makes it easy to consume the necessary protein one needs during the day. 🙂

Chocolate Protein Smoothie Bowl (gf)
the ingredients:
1  banana, divided
(1) 3.5-oz Sambazon Unsweetened Acai Smoothie Pack
2 tbsp Nutrasumma Chocolate Pea Protein Powder
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/4 cup frozen blueberries
1/4 cup frozen raspberries
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
Toppings: 
sliced banana
granola
pomegranate seeds
Greek yogurt
unsweetened coconut flakes
chia seeds

the method:
Blend the banana, acai smoothie pack, protein powder, almond milk, blueberries and raspberries into a frosty, smooth mix.  Place a big scoop of Greek yogurt at the bottom of your serving bowl and pour the smoothie mix over it. Sprinkle with toppings of your choice. Serve immediately.

 

 

Berry Acai Bowl (GF)

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berry acai bowl (GF)


Acai Bowls have been my go-to lunches for quite some time now – ever since I started experimenting with them at Kaleidoscope (formerly S.E.E.D.) at the Madison Improvement Club. It is the perfect post-yoga (or any workout, for that matter) meal because they are refreshing, nutritious, delicious and filling. I like to layer my bowl with a big heap of plain greek yogurt to punch up the protein factor. Here is my basic recipe:

Berry Acai Bowl (gf)
ingredients:
1/2 small banana
(1) 3.5-oz Sambazon Unsweetened Acai Smoothie Pack
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
toppings (optional):
plain greek yogurt
pomegranate seeds
strawberries
banana
granola
chia seeds

 

the method:

  1. In a blender, add banana, acai pack, strawberries, blueberries and a splash of almond milk. Blend until smooth, adding a splash of milk every so often.
  2. Place 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt at the bottom of your serving bowl and pour the acai puree over the greek yogurt. Layer your toppings according to your preference.
  3. Smile and enjoy!