Back-to-school recipe: Flat Belly Smoothie Bowl

(Vegan, Low Carb, Paleo)

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup berries, frozen or fresh/thawed
  • 1 ½ cup almond milk, unsweetened
  • 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
  • 1 tablespoon MCT oil (or extra virgin coconut oil)
  • 1 to 3 tablespoons vegan keto vanilla protein powder
  • ¼ ripe avocado
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons maca powder (optional: if you like the flavor)

Are you looking for a quick and easy breakfast recipe that will save you time in the morning, boost your energy levels and kick your fat-burning metabolism into high gear? This flat belly smoothie bowl makes the perfect breakfast or snack on the go now that Summer is coming to an end and back-to-school time is in the air.

Whether you prefer a cooling ‘soft serve ice cream’ smoothie bowl or a warming breakfast to start the day, you can adjust the recipe to your liking. The smoothie is packed with healthy fats and plant-based protein – excellent to keep you satisfied until lunchtime, beat sugar cravings and keep you focused and energized throughout the morning.

Before I discovered the low carb high fat ‘keto’ way of cooking, I used to make gigantic breakfast smoothies with lots of fruit and greens. Super delicious and detoxifying, but they also left me feeling hungry (or should I say, hangry :)) just a few hours after breakfast. By adding plenty of healthy fats to your smoothies, you’ll keep your blood sugar level stable and your brain sharp. I can’t think of a better way to start your day!

Serve this smoothie for breakfast or as a healthy after school snack. If you’re making it with your kids, get them involved and let them choose their toppings: roughly chopped almonds, pumpkin seeds, fresh or frozen berries, hemp seeds, mint leaves, shredded coconut, edible flowers…

Just have fun!

Love,
Julie x

Back-to-school recipe: Flat Belly Smoothie Bowl (Vegan Keto, Low Carb, Paleo)

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Blend all the ingredients until smooth.
  2. Add toppings of your choice. I kept it simple and used hemp seeds & mint, but feel free to get creative!

JULIE’S TIPS & TRICKS:

  • If you’re using frozen berries, you can serve this smoothie bowl as a soft serve ice cream.
  • When the weather is getting cooler, you can use fresh or thawed berries and enjoy the smoothie at room temperature.
  • To make this smoothie bowl even higher in fat and lower in carbs, use only half of the berries and/or replace the almond milk with full-fat coconut milk.
  • Extra delicious: add a spoonful of almond or cashew butter.

Now I would love to hear from you!

How do you like to start your day: with a sweet breakfast, something savory or nothing at all?

Do you often skip breakfast or practice intermittent fasting?

Or do you need a filling breakfast to start your day on the right foot?

Do you have a favorite breakfast treat that you would like me to create a low carb version of?

Let me know by leaving a comment down below.

Flat Belly Smoothie Bowl Vegan Keto

Nutritional value (per person = the entire serving)

Total carbs 48,3 g Fiber 15,6 g Net carbs 32,6 g Protein 14,3 g Fats 30,5 g Of which saturated 14,6 g Calories 508,2 kcal

Macro nutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (37,8%), protein (10,7%), fats (51,5%)

Comments

Dimitri

Mijn ontbijt in de week bestaat meestal uit 2 bananen, 750ml rijstmelk, 1 eetlepel pindanotenpasta, 2 theelepels maca poeder en 1/2 theelepel kaneel. Even de blender aan en klaar.

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Karolien

Waar koop jij je proteïne poeder?

Karolien wrote Reply

Hey Karolien, afhankelijk van het type proteïnepoeder koop ik het in de biowinkel (hennep) of online (collageen). Vele groetjes, Julie

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