In the Buff Smoothie Bowl

Ingredients

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

Directions

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!