Tuesday Breakfast Inspo: Blue Magic Smoothie Bowl

A Blue Magic smoothie bowl is a delicious and visually stunning breakfast option that gets its vibrant blue color from ingredients like blue spirulina or blue butterfly pea flower. Here’s a simple and tasty recipe to make your own Blue Magic smoothie bowl:

Ingredients:

For the smoothie base:

• 1 frozen banana
• 1 cup frozen blueberries
• 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
• 1/2 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt (or a plant-based alternative for a vegan version)
• 1 tablespoon almond butter (or any nut butter of your choice)
• 1 teaspoon blue spirulina powder or blue butterfly pea flower powder (adjust quantity for desired color)
• 1/2 cup coconut water or any other liquid of your choice (adjust for desired thickness)

Toppings (optional):

• Fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
• Sliced banana
• Chia seeds
• Shredded coconut
• Granola
• Edible flowers (for an extra touch)

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine the frozen banana, frozen blueberries, frozen pineapple chunks, Greek yogurt, almond butter, and blue spirulina powder (or blue butterfly pea flower powder).
2. Add coconut water (or any liquid of your choice) to help blend the ingredients smoothly. Start with a small amount and add more if needed, depending on how thick or thin you prefer your smoothie bowl.
3. Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps of frozen fruit.
4. Once the smoothie base is ready, pour it into a bowl.
5. Now comes the fun part – adding toppings! Arrange your favorite toppings on top of the smoothie base to make it both delicious and visually appealing.
6. You can get creative with the presentation, making patterns or simply sprinkling the toppings randomly over the smoothie bowl.
7. Enjoy your beautiful and nutritious Blue Magic smoothie bowl immediately with a spoon!

Feel free to customize the recipe with your preferred fruits, nuts, and seeds for the toppings. Additionally, you can add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter taste. This smoothie bowl is not only tasty but also packed with antioxidants and nutrients to start your day on a healthy note. —Vita Daily