Vibrant Smoothie Bowls Twists (Print View)
A vibrant breakfast bowl featuring colorful fruits, purple yam, and pistachio, topped with crunchy additions.
# Components:
→ Base
01 - 1 small purple yam, peeled and diced
02 - 1 cup frozen bananas, sliced
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt
04 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
05 - 2 tablespoons pistachio paste or shelled pistachios
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
→ Toppings
07 - 1/4 cup fresh berries such as blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries
08 - 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
09 - 2 tablespoons granola (choose gluten-free if preferred)
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios
11 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
12 - Edible flowers or microgreens (optional)
# Method:
01 - Steam or boil diced purple yam in a saucepan or steamer for 8 to 10 minutes until fork-tender. Allow it to cool before blending.
02 - In a blender, place cooked purple yam, frozen bananas, yogurt, almond milk, pistachio paste, and honey or maple syrup. Blend until a smooth, creamy consistency is achieved.
03 - If the mixture is too thick, incrementally add almond milk and blend again until a thick, spoonable texture forms.
04 - Divide the smoothie base evenly between two serving bowls using a spoon.
05 - Arrange berries, kiwi slices, granola, chopped pistachios, coconut flakes, and optional edible flowers decoratively over the smoothie base.
06 - Present immediately and enjoy with a spoon.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Unique flavor combinations brighten your morning
- Customizable toppings for endless variety
02 -
- Purple yam adds vibrant color and creamy texture
- Check granola ingredients for gluten if needed
03 -
- Substitute purple yam with sweet potato or beetroot for different colors
- Add a scoop of protein powder for extra nutrition