Berry Sunshine Smoothie

by Alexandra Dawson, In My Bowl

A thick and dreamy bowl celebrating summer’s harvest, this five-ingredient smoothie combines a mix of seasonal berries, ripe and speckled banana, nut butter, chia, and creamy dreamy nut milk. A complete meal in itself, I serve my smoothie topped with extra fresh berries, a melty dollop of nut butter, and raw nuts and coconut flakes for added crunch.

Berry Sunshine Smoothie [serves 2]

2 ripe bananas, peeled and frozen
1 cup mixed summer berries, frozen
2 tablespoons nut butter of choice
1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 cup dairy free milk 

Instructions:

In a high speed blender, whiz all ingredients until very smooth. Smoothie will be on the thicker side, ideal for pouring into your favorite bowl and munching on with a spoon. To make your smoothies sippable, add an additional 1 cup milk while blending. Divide evenly between two bowls or cups, serve, and enjoy!

Nutritional Information [per smoothie]
285 Calories, 12g Fat, 43g Carbohydrates, 10g Fiber, 21g Sugar, 6.5g Protein

I prefer to serve my smoothie bowl on the thicker side, adorned with favorite toppings. These not only provide that certain ‘je ne sais quoi’ aesthetic, but additional nutrition, texture, and flavor to the bowl. My favorite additions include:

melty nut butter
fresh strawberries
fresh raspberries
dehydrated coconut flakes
dehydrated goji berries
chia seeds