Sweet Green Smoothie Bowl

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This week’s green smoothie bowl is brought to you by my friend Yasmin Fundakowska-Gow, who is a Yoga teacher, Ayurvedic Practitioner, writer and wellness expert! You can find more information on Yasmin below!

I thought it would be fun to give you a smoothie bowl recipe to try out and if you are interested in joining Yasmin and I for a short 15 min smoothie bowl workshop, we will offer a fun quick workshop on March 18th at 12:45pm. Hope you can join us! Click on the link for the workshop details or to sign up:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/502323891172517

Ingredients:

How to make a smoothie bowl - The Base 

The base of the smoothie bowl is the heart of the bowl. It should be a thick, velvety and the consistency of soft serve ice cream that you can eat with a spoon, as opposed to liquidy like a normal smoothie. 

Blend the ingredients above, ideally in a high-power blender and check the consistency before adding more milk / liquid. 

Toppings

Once the base is made, pour it into a shallow bowl and add toppings! This is the best part! Here are some examples of what to add on top. 

·       Granola: (Gluten Free & low sugar is best): Granola creates crunch and make the bowl super satisfying. But watch out for many high sugar store-bought versions. Some have up to 30G of sugar, so make your own or choose a lower sugar granola from the store. Try this granola recipe: https://yasminfgow.com/moms-famous-granola-recipe/

·       Seeds: Hemp hearts, sesame, chia, pumpkin, ground flax… All of these seeds are great as toppings. They add flavour, protein and fibre – each tablespoon is about 4g fibre!

·       Fresh Fruit: It satisfies sweet tooth, gives a crunch and add phytonutrients and antioxidants. Plus, it adds a colour splash to your bowl. I like berries & sliced banana best.

·       Nuts & Seeds: The healthy fats and protein in just a teaspoon of these nuts and seeds will help you stay satisfied longer. Try sliced almonds, chopped walnuts, or a sprinkle of sunflower or pumpkin seeds.

·       Nut/ See butter: If you're craving something decadent and creamy, opt for almond or cashew butter or tahini. You’ll get healthy fats and protein with an even more indulgent taste and texture. (Pro tip: Place a dollop on your smoothie bowl and/or melt and drizzle over top.)

·       Coconut: Toss shaved or shredded unsweetened coconut on bowl for added healthy fat and crunch.

·       Cacao Chips/Nibs: Nothing cures a chocolate craving except chocolate itself! Sprinkle with a spoonful of dark cacao nibs or chips. They are low in sugar and a good source of fibre, protein and healthy fats. (Pro tip: If you need an excuse to eat more chocolate, know that raw cacao is rich in minerals like iron, magnesium, phosphors, zinc, magnesium and copper. No wonder it’s the cure for PMS!)

*If you have your own protein powder & greens, you can replace it with what you have!

More about Yasmin:

Yasmin Fudakowska-Gow is a Montreal based yoga teacher of 20 + years, an Ayurvedic Practitioner, writer and wellness expert. She currently teaches ayurvedic & yoga courses online and leads several successful 30 Day Healthy Living programs designed to help people revamp their mornings and develop new self-care routines. Yasmin’s podcast Routines for Rebels can be found on Spotify. 

Links:

Yasmin’s Online Courses:  https://yasminfgow.com/programs-courses/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminyoga/

Daily Rituals for Healthy Living Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yasminyoga.30dayprogram

Routines for Rebels Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/63quYTaCjWLgEy3UD7tIsW

 

 

 

 

Jana Sedivec