NICE CREAM RECIPES TO SATISFY YOUR SWEET TOOTH
When you are trying to eat healthy but your cravings are raging, try one of these dessert smoothie bowls. You’ll still be eating pretty healthy but they will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth!
ARE DESSERT SMOOTHIE BOWLS HEALTHY?
Dessert smoothie bowls are healthy because their base is usually made up of frozen bananas and plant-based milk. What you add to your smoothie bowl as additional base ingredients or toppings will determine how healthy the smoothie bowl remains. A dessert smoothie bowl is definitely healthier than a bowl of ice cream.
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WHAT ARE DESSERT SMOOTHIE BOWLS?
Smoothie bowls, also known as Nice Cream, is essentially just frozen fruit & veggies blended together and topped with wholesome, tasty ingredients.
Most recipes consist of a base of frozen bananas blended with a smaller portion of other fruits, leafy greens or nut butters. Sometimes things like plant-based milk and yogurt are added to give it a smoother, creamier texture.
The bowls are then topped with tasty bits like dried fruit, granola, coconut shavings, nuts and seeds. You can drizzle your bowls with a little honey, agave, caramel, or chocolate sauce for an added bit of sweetness or decadence.
People enjoy smoothie bowls because they are more filling and satisfying than a regular smoothie. By adding the extra solid ingredients on top, you are providing a denser, more filling meal. Plus, they’re pretty, right?
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE SMOOTHIE BOWL
Smoothie Base:
In a high-speed blender or food processor, blend 3 frozen ripe bananas (cut into pieces), 3 tbsp. cacao powder, 1/8 tsp. vanilla extract & 1/4 – 1/2 cup plant milk
Toppings:
Coconut, banana, sprouted oat vanilla chia granola, chocolate chip cookie pieces & melted chocolate
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CHOCOLATE TAHINI BERRY SMOOTHIE BOWL
Smoothie Base:
Spinach, frozen banana, frozen wild blueberries, cacao powder, almond milk.
Toppings:
Chocolate sesame & quinoa granola, cacao nibs, tahini, blackberries, blueberries
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CHOCOLATE CHERRY NICE CREAM SMOOTHIE BOWL
Smoothie Base:
Cherries, bananas, yogurt
Toppings:
Pumpkin seeds, coconut chips, granola
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S’MORES SMOOTHIE BOWL
Chocolate Smoothie Base:
Blend 3 frozen bananas, 1 tbsp. cashew butter, 3 tbsp. cacao powder, 1/8 tsp. vanilla extract & 1/4-1/2 cup plant milk
Toppings:
Coconut, banana, crushed graham crackers, cacao nibs, sprouted oat vanilla chia granola, roasted vegan marshmallows & melted chocolate
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CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN PROTEIN SMOOTHIE BOWL
Smoothie Base:
Blend 1/2 cup of cooked pumpkin (optionally steamed), 1/2 tsp cinnamon,1 1/2 cups of frozen banana, 2 tablespoons cacao powder, 1/4 cup almond milk, 1 scoop vegan chocolate protein powder
Optional: dash of sweetener to taste
Toppings:
Salted caramel PB sauce, Scoop of vegan ice cream, chocolate orange granola, Golden Gaytime slice (recipe)
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MATCHA CHOCOLATE CHUNK SMOOTHIE BOWL
Vanilla Matcha Smoothie Base:
Blend 3 frozen bananas, 1 1/2 tsp organic matcha powder, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder & 1/2 cup plant milk
Toppings:
Chocolate ganache dots, coconut, hemp seeds, banana, buckwheat, sprouted brown rice crisps, cacao nibs & chocolate coated crunch protein bar
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OREO + COOKIE DOUGH SMOOTHIE BOWL
Smoothie Base:
Banana, spirulina, vanilla protein powder
Toppings:
Oreo cookies, strawberries, granola, coconut shavings, cookie dough balls
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PEANUT BUTTER + CHOCOLATE SMOOTHIE BOWL
Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie Base:
Blend 3 1/2 frozen bananas, 2 tbsp white chocolate peanut butter, 1 scoop plant-based protein powder, vegan probiotics & 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk
Toppings:
Coconut, hemp seeds, banana, buckwheat, cacao nibs, hemp seed granola, peanut butter protein bar, strawberry stars & vanilla peanut butter sauce.
Peanut Butter Sauce:
Whisk 2 tbsp vanilla peanut butter powder, 1 tsp agave & 2 tbsp water. Add more water for a thinner sauce.
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BLACK MACA + CHOCOLATE SMOOTHIE BOWL
Smoothie Base:
Blend 2 frozen bananas, 3-4 dates, 1⁄2 cup black coffee, 1⁄2 cup almond/seed/oat milk, 1 tsp hemp powder, 1 tbsp Black Maca powder, 2 tbsp unsweetened peanut butter or almond butter, 3 tbsp cocoa, 5 ice cubes
Black Maca Truffles:
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
10 dates
2 tsp Black Maca
2 tsp chia seeds
1 tsp unsweetened peanut butter or almond butter
Pinch salt
Blend ingredients until fine. Form balls in hands with mixture. You can also dip the truffles in melted dark chocolate for an extra treat.
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CHOCOLATE COCONUT SMOOTHIE BOWL
Smoothie Base:
Blend 1 frozen banana, 1 scoop chocolate vegan protein powder and 100ml coconut milk (depending on what consistency you want) blended up.
Toppings:
Coconut Choc Shot, chocolate coconut chips and Dark Choc Cherry mix ‘n’ bake mix.
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CREAMY CHOCOLATE SMOOTHIE BOWL
Smoothie Base:
Blend 1 steamed and then frozen sweet potato, 1 frozen banana, a few tablespoons coconut milk (depending on the consistency of the coconut milk you’re using), 2 dates, 1 tbsp raw cacao powder, 1 tsp maca powder and 1 tsp mesquite powder
Toppings:
Sliced banana, raspberries, cacao nibs
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MINT CHOCOLATE BROWNIE SMOOTHIE BOWL
Mint Chocolate Smoothie Base:
Blend 3 frozen bananas, 4 tbsp cacao powder, 3/4 tsp peppermint extract & 1/4 cup plant milk
Toppings:
Coconut, banana, cacao nibs, crushed peppermint candy, buckwheat groats, sprouted oat quinoa cacao granola & raw brownie balls
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PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY SMOOTHIE BOWL
Smoothie Base:
Blend 3 frozen bananas, 4 tbsp vanilla protein powder, 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk
Toppings:
Peanut butter, chia seed jam, granola, sliced kiwi
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BANANA CREAM PIE SMOOTHIE BOWL
Smoothie Base:
Blend 2 frozen bananas, 2 scoops ALOHA Banana Protein Powder, 1 cup frozen cauliflower florets, 1/2 cup light or full-fat coconut milk, 1/4 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk or water, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric.
Toppings:
Chopped pecans, flax meal, coconut flakes, cacao nibs
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CHOCOLATE BLUEBERRY BLISS SMOOTHIE BOWL
Chocolate Almond Smoothie Base:
Blend 3 frozen bananas, 2 1/2 tbsp. almond butter, 3 tbsp. cacao powder, 1/8 tsp. vanilla extract & 1/4-1/2 cup plant milk
Toppings:
Coconut, banana, cacao nibs, buckwheat groats, sprouted oat vanilla chia granola, dark chocolate, blueberries & creamy creamy almond butter
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What is your favorite healthy dessert? Have you tried a decadent dessert smoothie bowl before? Let me know in the comments.