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September 30, 2015
By Leah Vanderveldt
mbg Contributor
Leah Vanderveldt is an author living in Brooklyn, New York. She received her bachelor’s in communications and media from Fordham University, and is certified in culinary nutrition from the Natural Gourmet Institute. She is the author of two cookbooks: The New Nourishing and The New Porridge.
Photo by Nutrition Stripped September 30, 2015 The concept of a smoothie bowl is a simple one. (Hint: It's exactly what it sounds like.) What makes smoothie bowls special is that they're topped with fun ingredients, made slightly thicker than the drinkable kind and eaten with a spoon. It's a colorful spin on a yogurt/granola bowl that tastes as good as it looks. What I like about smoothie bowls is that they make me rethink the breakfast equation. Often plant-based, nutrient-packed, and pretty to look at, smoothie bowls are a great way to pack extra vegetables and fruits into your morning routine.
Mango Smoothie Bowl
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Photo courtesy of Downshiftology
Get tropical with a combination of mango and coconut, topped with chai-spiced granola. Get the recipe.
Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie Bowl
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Photo courtesy of With Food + Love
Like a banana and Nutella crepe deconstructed in a bowl. Get the recipe.
Green Smoothie Bowl
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Photo courtesy of Minimalist Baker
Avocado, spinach, AND kale create that dazzling green color in this nutritional powerhouse of a smoothie. Get the recipe.
Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie Bowl
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Photo courtesy of Marla Meridith
Make your smoothie more substantial and bowl-worthy with a serving of oats. Get the recipe.
Coconut Banana Oats Bowl With Crunchy Black Sesame Quinoa Cereal + Mango
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Coconut and banana make a great base for toppings like mango and dark chocolate. Get the recipe.
Blueberry Quinoa Bowl
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Blueberries are the star of this bowl. Get the recipe.
Banana Berry Superfood Smoothie Bowl
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Photo courtesy of Begin Within Nutrition
A classic combo like banana and berries works well with all of the toppings (especially peanut butter!) Get the recipe.
Peach Pie Smoothie Bowls
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Photo courtesy of Recipe Runner
Peach pie for breakfast? Yes please. Get the recipe.
Matcha Colada Smoothie Bowl
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Photo courtesy of Domesticate Me
Matcha makes an appearance in these fruit-and-coconut-based bowls. Get the recipe.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Bowl
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Photo courtesy of In My Bowl
PB and chocolate should always be together — even at breakfast. Get the recipe.
Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl
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Photo courtesy of Nutrition Stripped
Dragon fruit, or pitaya, is the secret to bright pink bowls that will definitely brighten your morning. Get the recipe.
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