For the smoothie bowl:
1 to 1 1/4 cups (250 to 310 mL) almond milk, as needed
1/4 cup (40 g) packed avocado
1 large frozen banana, broken into chunks*
1 tablespoon (12 g) chia seeds
1 heaping tablespoon (12 g) hemp hearts
1 scoop (25 g or 1/4 cup) unflavoured protein powder (optional)**
2 teaspoons (10 mL) almond butter
1 to 2 pitted Medjool dates, to taste
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 ice cubes, or as desired
Topping suggestions:
The Perfect Granola, Grain-Free Pumpkin Spice Granola Clusters, or granola of choice
Fresh fruit (sliced banana, berries, etc.)
Cinnamon
Hemp hearts and/or toasted sliced almonds
Shredded coconut
Add 1 cup (250 mL) of almond milk into a high-speed blender, followed by the rest of the ingredients. Blend until smooth. If necessary, add more milk to get the blender going.
Pour into a bowl, and add your desired toppings. Serve immediately and enjoy with a spoon!