This smoothie bowl is so delicious and refreshing!
If you’ve never tried making smoothie bowls, they are a fun alternative to your everyday smoothies. The only difference is the amount of liquid and it will make you feel like you are eating a meal, rather than just drinking a beverage.
When I make my smoothies and smoothie bowls, I always make sure to balance the macronutrients (fats, carbs, protein, and the forth secret macronutrient, fibre) so I am always left feeling full, satisfied and energetic.
The Macadamia nuts provide healthy fats, like oleic acid and omega-9 monounsaturated fatty acid, vitamins like B1 and thiamine, and rich in bone building minerals like magnesium and manganese.
Research shows that adding a variety of nuts (look for unsalted, raw) into your diet can:
- Aid in weight loss and satiety by promoting balanced blood sugar levels
- Promotes healthy digestion by providing fibre (contain around 7% dietary fiber, and both the insoluble and soluble types) and assisting in removal of toxins that can contribute to gut issues
- Protect your heart health with antioxidants and monounsaturated fatty acids
| Prep Time | 5-7 minutes |
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- 1/2 cup Macadamia nuts preferably soaked overnight
- 1 banana frozen
- 1/3 cup lime juice roughly 3-4 limes
- 1 cup zucchini roughly chopped
- 2 cups Fresh greens baby kale and/or spinach
- 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder I used Garden of Life Raw Fit in Vanilla
- 1 Tbsp Chia seeds
- 3/4 cup water
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- If you have soaked your nuts, great! Rinse the nuts and add them to the blender along with the rest of the ingredients. Blend until smooth and pour into bowl. You can top with chopped nuts, chia seeds and fresh fruit if you'd like!
If you haven't soaked the nuts, no problem. You can allow them to sit in the blender with water for 5 minutes to make them softer. Soaking nuts helps to make them easier to digest and allows for better absorption of nutrients.