Gluten-Free Vegan Mixed Berry Protein Smoothie Bowl

If you're getting tired of drinking smoothies in the morning, try my Gluten-Free Vegan Mixed Berry Protein Smoothie bowl for a change of pace.

Smoothies are a breakfast favorite in our house in the mornings because they are quick and easy and can even be taken on-the-go.  I send my husband with a smoothie in one of these handy blender shaker bottles every morning for his ride to work.

But for me, sometimes I like to slow down and enjoy my smoothie as a "smoothie bowl", which is just a thicker version of a smoothie that you can enjoy in a bowl with a spoon instead of a smoothie cup.

It can be made just as quick as a regular smoothie in a Vitamix or food processor and you can customize it to whatever fruit or toppings you have on hand or feel like at the time.

For this particular recipe, I used frozen organic bananas and organic mixed berries.  I had a huge 3-pound bag of organic mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries and blackberries) which I love because they aren't overly sweet.

The frozen banana gives it an almost soft-serve "ice cream" type texture which makes it seem more like a dessert than breakfast!

This healthy recipe is raw, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, paleo-friendly and contains no refined sugar.

Want more healthy breakfast recipes? Check out Pro-Matcha Banana and Avocado Smoothie Bowl, Dark Cherry and Acai Berry Smoothie Bowl, Classic Acai Berry Smoothie Bowl or my Clean Eating Cookbook with over 140 healthy, clean eating recipes just like this one that you will love!

5 Fast Facts About Bananas:*

• high levels of trytophan to help combat depression
• aids in weight loss
• strengthens the immune system
• high in fiber and potassium
• helps to lower blood pressure

5 Fast Facts About Raspberries:*

• high in antioxidants
• anti-cancer benefits
• good source of dietary fiber
• high ORAC (oxygen radical absorbance capacity) value of 4,900 per 100 g
• excellent source of vitamin C at 47% RDA

5 Fast Facts About Blueberries:*

• packed with vitamin C at 25% RDA
• excellent source of dietary fiber
• high in anti-oxidants
• help to boost immunity
• can enhance brain health and improve memory

5 Fast Facts About Blackberries:*

• 1 cup contains 35% dv of vitamin C
• 1 cup contains 20% dv of fiber
• excellent source of anti-oxidants
• contains anti-cancer properties
• contains 36% dv vitamin K

5 Fast Facts About Almonds (Almond Milk):*

• helps to regulate cholesterol and blood pressure
• energy booster
• loaded with calcium and fiber
• 1/4 cup contains 8 grams of vegan protein
• high in anti-oxidants

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Gluten-Free Vegan Mixed Berry Protein Smoothie Bowl

Prep 5 mins

Total 5 mins

Author Karielyn Tillman - The Healthy Family and Home

Yield 2 servings

Vegan / Gluten-Free / Dairy-Free / Soy-Free / Paleo-Friendly / No Refined Sugar

Ingredients

• 2 organic bananas (frozen)
• 1 cup organic mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
• 4 tablespoons Yuve' Vegan Vanilla Protein Powder*
• 2 tablespoons homemade almond milk

*or your favorite vanilla raw or vegan or lectin-free or paleo protein powder

Instructions

Advanced Preparation:  Peel and slice two organic bananas and freeze overnight in an air tight BPA-free container.

• Add all ingredients to a food processor or Vitamix (using the tamper, if needed) and process until well blended and smooth.
• If it's too thick, add 1 tablespoon of almond milk at a time until it gets to the consistency of your preference.
• Optional: Top with extra mixed berries
• Enjoy!

Notes

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Karielyn Tillman

Hi, I'm Karielyn! I'm the published cookbook author of CLEAN DESSERTS and content creator of The Healthy Family and Home website since 2012. I specialize in creating easy, healthy plant-based recipes that are gluten-free + vegan and made with clean, real food ingredients that you can feel good about eating.