I am a huge breakfast person, and sometimes you need a new way to get your fuel packed breakfast in. This protein-packed green smoothie bowl is the perfect way to fuel your day!
I don’t know if anyone else’s mom told them that breakfast didn’t count if they didn’t have protein, but mine certainly did. No breakfast of just cereal for us, we always had to have an egg or something with it. I to this day still have trouble finding a satisfying breakfast that doesn’t have an egg.
The secret ingredient to this protein-packed breakfast without an egg? Tofu. Eep! I know, it’s so strange, but hang with me here.
Tofu has no flavor on its own, so it takes on whatever flavor it put in. Blended up in a smoothie it has absolutely NO FLAVOR. Like you can’t even tell its in there, I promise. I even served it to my boyfriend and until he reads this, he won’t know it was even in there 🙂
Not only does tofu have no flavor, but it also takes on any form you want it to. So blended up, it only thickens the smoothie. This means you need less frozen fruit, and therefore, less sugar is added to it. And to top it off, it’s PACKED with protein. Win, win, win.
Protein Packed Green Smoothie Bowl
Equipment
- food processor or blender
Ingredients
Smoothie bowl
- 1/2 banana frozen
- 1/4 c frozen tropical fruit mango, pineapple, peaches, or strawberries
- 1 c spinach
- 4 oz tofu 1/4 of a standard 1 lb block
- 1/4-1/2 c almond milk
- 1 serving vanilla protien powder of choice I use vanilla Orgain
- ice
Toppings
- sliced strawberries
- shredded coconut flakes
- chia seeds
- hemp seeds
- fresh fruit of choice
- granola
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, add the frozen fruit, spinach, tofu, protein powder, and start with 1/4 cup of almond milk. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes
- Scrape the sides down and add splashes of almond milk as needed to create a thick but creamy texture. Blend for another 1-2 minutes until everuthing is combided. Add ice if necessary
- Scrape down and serve in a bowl with all of your favorite toppings
Serve this smoothie bowl icy cold with all your favorite toppings. I find all of my favorites at Trader Joes. Their cocoa nibs, hemp seeds, granola, and shredded coconut flakes are among my favorites. Any fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, or honey also makes for perfect toppings.
If you would rather drink your smoothie without the fluff of toppings, just make my tropical green smoothie instead!
