How to Make Healthy Smoothie Bowls With Almond Granola
PSA: 2019 and it's time to make good on all those resolutions you made a few weeks ago. You know… those resolutions to hit the gym every day, drink more water, go to bed earlier and eat healthier. Well, good news! We've teamed up with our friends at Almond Board of California to bring you an awesome post-workout recipe that will be all the motivation you need to get your sweat on!
Introducing our Healthy Smoothie Bowls With Almond Granola. These guys are the perfect thing to blend up after a killer gym session. The smoothie base is loaded with fresh fruit and almond milk, and the homemade granola is full of energy-giving protein from almonds and chia seeds. Read on for the recipe… and get ready to power up!
Ingredients:
- 3 cups oatmeal
- 2 cups whole natural almonds
- 1 cup shaved coconut
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- raspberries
- blackberries
- blueberries
- 1 1/4 cups almond milk
- whey protein powder
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13 baking sheet. Chop almonds. In a large bowl, combine oatmeal, chopped almonds, coconut, chia seeds, honey, coconut oil and almond extract. Stir to combine. Pour onto your sheet pan and bake for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally with a spatula. Remove from the oven and let cool.
2. Combine 3/4 cup ice, 1 handful raspberries, 1 handful blackberries, 1 handful blueberries, almond milk and 2 scoops whey protein powder in a blender. Blend until smooth and pour into 2 bowls.
3. Top your smoothie bowls with granola and fresh fruit of choice. Enjoy!
Here's to a healthy 2019!
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This post is a collaboration with Almond Board of California.