How to Make a Next-Level Golden Mint Smoothie Bowl

Name: Golden mint smoothie bowl
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 person
Ingredients: 1 banana; 1 cup steamed then frozen zucchini chunks; 10-15 fresh mint leaves; 1/4 cup raw cashews ((soaked in hot water for 10 minutes then drained and rinsed)); 1/2" piece fresh ginger,; 1/4 tsp Blue Majik; 3/4 cup unsweetened nut milk; toasted coconut flakes or chips ((to garnish))

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by Abigail Libers, June 29, 2018

Photo: Alison Wu

Total Time

10 minutes

If your smoothie bowl game could use an upgrade, look no further than this "golden mint" recipe from health blogger and master smoothie creator Alison Wu. Banana, zucchini, fresh mint, raw cashews, ginger, and nut milk form the mint-y base before being drizzled with your favorite nut butter. And that cool, blue hue? You guessed it—the source is blue majik, the latest darling of the superfood world.

So how exactly do you create the 'gram-worthy design? “Using a chopstick or skewer to make the nut butter swirl is key,” says Wu. “And it’s best if you’re working with a runny nut butter as opposed to something super creamy.” Her fave: Ground Up’s Chunky Almond, Cashew, and Coconut Nut Butter.

Wu notes that her inspiration for this bowl came from the gorgeous colors of edible violas in her garden. “From there, I wanted to bring in some warm tones with the swirl of nut butter to make it extra golden.” Ready to try it for yourself (and get alll the “likes”)? Scroll down for the recipe.

Golden mint smoothie bowl

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Prep Time

10 minutes
Cook Time
Servings

person

Ingredients

1 banana
1 cup steamed then frozen zucchini chunks
10-15 fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup raw cashews (soaked in hot water for 10 minutes then drained and rinsed)
1/2" piece fresh ginger,
1/4 tsp Blue Majik
3/4 cup unsweetened nut milk
toasted coconut flakes or chips (to garnish)

Instructions

In a blender, blend all ingredients on high until very smooth. Pour into a bowl.
Using a spoon, drizzle nut butter on top. Using a chopstick or wooden skewer, swirl the nut butter. Top with toasted coconut flakes. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

For more healthy breakfast inspiration, try these eggy muffins or these Paleo-approved scones.