Description
A nutrient-packed breakfast smoothie bowl featuring cooked barley for added fiber, blended with frozen banana, mixed berries, almond milk, and chia seeds, then topped with fresh fruit, nuts, and coconut flakes for a delicious and healthy start to your day.
Ingredients
Smoothie Base
- ½ cup cooked barley (cooled)
- 1 frozen banana
- ½ cup mixed berries
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
Toppings
- Sliced fruit (such as banana, berries, or kiwi)
- Nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
- Coconut flakes
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Ensure the barley is cooked and cooled before starting. Gather the frozen banana, mixed berries, almond milk, and chia seeds.
- Blend Smoothie: Add the cooked barley, frozen banana, mixed berries, almond milk, and chia seeds into a blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend all ingredients until the mixture is thick, creamy, and smooth in texture, ensuring the barley is fully incorporated.
- Pour Into Bowl: Pour the thick smoothie blend into a serving bowl.
- Add Toppings: Top the smoothie bowl with your desired sliced fruit, nuts, and coconut flakes for added texture and flavor.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your nutritious and delicious smoothie bowl fresh for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use frozen fruit for a thicker, colder texture.
- Add a scoop of protein powder to the blend for extra protein and energy.
- Substitute almond milk with any preferred plant-based or dairy milk.
- If using barley, ensure it is certified gluten-free if you require gluten-free ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Healthy
