Vibrant Smoothie Bowls Twists (Print View)
Enjoy nutrient-packed breakfast bowls brimming with purple yam, pistachio, and vibrant fruit toppings.
# Components:
→ Base
01 - 1 small purple yam (ube), peeled and diced
02 - 1 cup frozen banana slices
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt
04 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
05 - 2 tablespoons pistachio paste or shelled pistachios
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
→ Toppings
07 - 1/4 cup fresh berries (blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries)
08 - 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
09 - 2 tablespoons granola, gluten-free if desired
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios
11 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
12 - Edible flowers or microgreens, optional
# Directions:
01 - Boil or steam diced purple yam for 8 to 10 minutes until fork-tender. Allow to cool completely.
02 - Combine cooled purple yam, frozen banana slices, yogurt, almond milk, pistachio paste, and honey or maple syrup in a blender.
03 - Blend ingredients until creamy and smooth. Add additional almond milk if necessary to reach a thick, spoonable texture.
04 - Divide the blended mixture evenly between two serving bowls.
05 - Decorate each bowl with fresh berries, kiwi slices, granola, chopped pistachios, coconut flakes, and edible flowers or microgreens as desired.
06 - Serve immediately, accompanied by a spoon.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Unique fusion flavors for an exciting morning.
- Quick and easy to prepare before starting your day.
02 -
- Swap the purple yam for sweet potato or beetroot for a different bowl color.
- Always check labels for potential allergens in yogurt and granola.
03 -
- Make ahead by steaming the yam in advance for speedy breakfast prep.
- Try swapping pistachio paste with almond or cashew butter for new flavors.