Tagged with 'mint'

Smoothie bowls are all the rage right now, and this is one to try! I like the idea of a bowl vs. a smoothie because you can actually chew some of the items in the bowl (ie: cacao nibs and crushed almonds). This process of chewing your food vs. sipping it through a straw is a very important part of the brain's requirement to become full and satiated during a meal.

From a nutrition standpoint, this bowl is packed with nutrients, and offers a healthy dose of high-fiber carbs and heart-healthy unsaturated fat. The chlorella won't change the flavor much, but will certainly brighten up the color and add some detox power!

Leave us a comment to let us know what you think about this recipe.

Ingredients:

¼ cup plain unsweetened almond milk

1 ½ frozen bananas

1/3 avocado

1 cup packed baby spinach

¼ tsp pure vanilla extract

1 to 2 drops pure peppermint extract

¼ tsp chlorella*, optional.  

1 Tbsp cacao nibs or carob chips

*Chlorella is an amazing detoxifier and immune booster. It's rich in vitamin B₁₂, chlorophyll and protein.

Toppings:

2 tsp crushed almonds 

1 tsp raw cacao nibs or carob chips

1 tsp hemp seed hearts

Instructions:

Add all ingredients except cacao nibs to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and fold in cacao nibs. Serve with toppings of your choice.

Enjoy!

Kelly Harrington, MS, RDN

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for Healthy Goods 

Mix up a little raw, vegan love for friends, family or to win over a non-raw foodie co-worker. They'd look oh-so-sweet in a little gift box wrapped with a green ribbon.

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Raw Dates
• 1 Cup Raw Almonds
• 1 Tbsp Raw Cocoa Powder (plus a little extra for rolling cookies)
• ½ Tsp Mint Extract
• 1/3 Cup Sweetened Cacao Nibs

Directions:

1. Using your large food processor bowl and blade process all ingredients except sweetened cacao nibs, until dough like consistency with visible chunks of nut.
2. Fold in sweetened cacao nibs.
3. Roll into cookie balls and dust with a little extra raw cacao powder.
4. Store in the refrigerator or freezer.

Makes about 1 1/2 dozen.