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    Very Berry Parfait Smoothie Bowl

    March 12, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

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    very berry smoothie bowl

    We love smoothies around here and recently, we’ve switched to eating more smoothie bowls…and here’s why. We have 2 boys who take “powder supplements” for various reasons, including Charlie who recently gave himself “kissing bone bruises” in his left knee. He hasn’t been able to walk for 2 weeks now and we’re looking at months of recovery. I did some research on natural supplements to help with the healing of his bones and ended up finding some affordable options.

    But…he will not swallow a pill yet. Especially the larger supplement like pills and capsules. So I went with powder, with the idea that I’d mix in the right amounts for him into small applesauce bowls or smoothie bowls. He prefers the smoothie bowls…and I can delight in the fact that he’s getting his supplements for his knee, and a big old dose of delicious and nutritious fruits.

    Of course, the other boys want in on the “smoothie in a bowl” option too!

    The recipe below contains no added sugar – of course you could add a few Tbsp of your preferred sweetener.

    And expect to see some more smoothie bowl recipes in the next few months. 😉

    Tips for Enjoying Smoothie Bowls

    • Use really ripe bananas to increase the natural sweetness. Bonus points: break ripe bananas into smaller chunks and freeze them. Because…
    • Use mostly, if not all, frozen fruit. This will help make the smoothie thicker and more ‘ice cream-like.’
    • Be prepared with the topping ingredients to assemble quickly.
    • If your store has the bulk food bins, look for toppings like chia, slivered almonds, granola, etc. and only get how much you need. A few pinchfuls of each will only cost ya $.10-$.50!
    • Use GF granola or other crunchy GF toppings for GF option.
    • Eat right away!
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    Very Berry Parfait Smoothie Bowl

    Fresh and filling!
    Prep Time10 minutes
    Cook Time2 minutes
    Servings - 4 servings

    Ingredients 

    • 2 cups unsweetened coconut or almond milk
    • 1-ish cup water - depends on how well your blender blends all frozen fruit
    • 1 cup frozen strawberries
    • 1 cup frozen raspberries
    • 1 cup frozen pineapple
    • Toppings: sliced strawberries, raspberries, blueberries
    • Topping: granola or other sliced nuts and seeds

    Instructions

    • Add the coconut or almond milk, water and frozen fruit into blender. Blend until smooth...it will be thick, so stream in a little hot water to help thin it out, if necessary.
    • Pour quickly into bowls and top with berries and granola.
    • Enjoy Very Berry Parfait Smoothie Bowl for breakfast or snack!

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