Green Smoothie Breakfast Bowl
May 10, 2016I have been compensated by Glucerna for this post; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own. Talk with your health care provider about a diabetes management plan that’s right for you. #GlucernaHungerSmart #CollectiveBias
As a mom of two young kids, mornings can definitely be busy around here! However, I always like to make sure I have a wholesome, nutritious breakfast to start my day. And since diabetes runs in my family, I’m well aware of the lifestyle challenges of managing diabetes. That’s why I try to focus on healthy lifestyle habits and keeping my recipes lower in carbs. Today, I’m so excited to share with you the delicious recipe for a Green Smoothie Breakfast Bowl filled with the goodness of spinach, almond milk, Greek yogurt and fresh fruits! Speaking of managing diabetes, did you know that the Glucerna® Hunger Smart™ Shakes are specifically formulated for those with diabetes? They have 50% more protein than the leading weight loss shakes, but they also have 66% less sugars. This makes them a wonderful choice to help manage hunger and stay full longer!
Since mornings can be hectic, I try to keep breakfast simple. I like to enjoy a Smoothie Breakfast Bowl almost every day of the week. It’s easy to prepare, totally nutritious and very tasty! My favorite variety is the one I’m sharing with you today: this Green Smoothie Breakfast Bowl. Filled with unsweetened almond milk, nonfat Greek yogurt, fresh spinach and fresh fruits, this smoothie bowl will get your day off to a great start!
Green Smoothie Breakfast Bowl
Green Smoothie Breakfast Bowl
I always try to gather & measure my ingredients first. It helps me make sure I have everything I need. After all, if you find that you are out of peaches, you can always substitute with another fruit! Smoothies are very forgiving! I love that about them!
Green Smoothie Breakfast Bowl
I then placed all my ingredients into a high-powered food processor.
Green Smoothie Breakfast Bowl
And I pulsed them until smooth throughout.
Green Smoothie Breakfast Bowl
Here comes my favorite part: decorating the bowl! I poured the smoothie into a bowl and added some extra toppings: chia seeds, slivered almonds, blueberries and peach wedges.
Green Smoothie Breakfast Bowl
The flavor profile of this smoothie bowl is delicious. I love the combination of the fresh spinach, sweet fruit, crunchy chia seeds and nutty almonds. This smoothie has a lovely balance of textures!
Green Smoothie Breakfast Bowl
When it comes to helping me stay full longer, however, nothing compares to the Glucerna® Hunger Smart™ Shakes. Since they contain CARBSTEADY®, which allows carbs to be released slowly over time and prevents blood sugar spikes, they’re a fabulously delicious solution for managing diabetes. Please keep in mind that while this shake may be suitable for one person’s diet, it’s best to consult your own doctor about what’s best for you.
Green Smoothie Breakfast Bowl
These shakes are available in Chocolate and Vanilla. I was able to find a great value on the 6 pack of Glucerna® Hunger Smart™ Shakes during a recent trip to Walmart. Each shake has only 6 grams of sugar and 1 carb choice per bottle*.
Green Smoothie Breakfast Bowl
I love that these shakes have so much protein. There are actually 15 grams of protein in each shake, which helps manage hunger well. This shake is a wonderful way to help stick to a weight loss plan!
Green Smoothie Breakfast Bowl
And since I’m usually running around all day running errands, I love the convenience of these bottles. I can grab a bottle of one of these Glucerna® Hunger Smart™ Shakes and keep it with me throughout the day. Did you know that these shakes also provide a good source of fiber† to help support digestive tract health?! I also appreciate that each shake is an excellent source of 25 vitamins and minerals. Of course, please use this product under medical supervision.
Green Smoothie Breakfast Bowl
If you’d like to try my recipe for the smoothie bowl, here’s a printable version!
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp. chia seeds
- 1.5 cups fresh spinach
- 4-6 peach wedges
- 1/3 cup blueberries
- 1 tbsp. slivered almonds, for garnish
- 1. Set aside a small amount of peach wedges, blueberries, slivered almonds and chia seeds for garnish.
- 2. Add the remaining ingredients into a high-powered blender and process until smooth.
- 3. Pour into a bowl and top with the garnish ingredients.
When it comes to managing diabetes, staying steady is key! Look for Glucerna® Hunger Smart™ Shakes in the pharmacy section of your local Walmart store. I found them in the Diabetic Supplies section.
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Now, learn more about how Glucerna® Hunger Smart™ Shakes can help you manage your diabetes and tell me: Have you ever had a smoothie breakfast bowl? How do you try to stay full longer?
That sounds really good. I definitely want to make more of an effort to start eating better and this sounds like a great way to do it.
My mother was diabetic and LOVED Glucerna. Since it’s formulated for diabetics I didn’t have to worry about her sugar intake much. She would have loved this breakfast bowl. I’m not all into greens 🙂
My dad had diabetes so he drank those Glucerna shakes a lot. He said they were the best tasting of all the shakes he had tried!
Wow! Who would of thought of a green smoothie breakfast bowl would look so good. Gotta try it someday.
I’m always trying to find something that is more nutritious for me. I’m in the process of trying to get myself healthy are both physically mentally in nutritionally. I have to see if I can find these drinks at my store.
This sounds like a real power breakfast. I think I’d love it with some fresh blueberries and slivered almonds on top.
Oh this looks fantastic, I will have to try to make it so I can add a healthy option into my diet. Thanks for the recipe idea!
I have never tried a green smoothie before, but I am up for trying something new especially if it is good for me. I am going to give this a whirl!
Oooo this smoothie bowl sounds pretty tasty!!!! A perfect option for any diabetic.
I love green smoothies. I haven’t had a smoothie bowl yet, believe it or not! I like that it leaves a of of surface area for toppings.
This green smoothie breakfast bowl sounds really good and would make for a great healthy breakfast. I would love to make this for my mom and I know she would love everything in it. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
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I am not a huge fan of green but I will say this looks really great. Especially for a breakfast, and think I’d enjoy this a few times a week!
I’m health conscious these days because of what happened with my health recently. This smoothie bowl looks really healthy and I want to try it one of these days.
This looks super healthy and good for you! I have never really tried smoothie bowls much but I really should start.
I love the look of that green smoothie breakfast bowl. I never thought of serving smoothies like that!
that’s great that there’s such a good tasting breakfast smoothie for diabetics! yum!
Great smoothie recipe! I love this brand and have been consuming their products for years
Green smoothies are my favorite and this recipe looks like one I just need to try! Thank you for sharing.