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Strawberry Matcha Smoothie Bowl

Prep

Total

Yield 1 serving

Ingredients

SMOOTHIE BOWL

1 cup baby spinach or butter lettuce

3 Tbsp. hemp seeds

½ cup coconut water or water

1 frozen banana

½ avocado

1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries

juice of 1 lime

2 ice cubes

1 tsp. Matcha Powder

1/8 tsp. vanilla

TOPPINGS (CHOOSE 3 FAVORITES)

Sliced strawberries

Blueberries (fresh or frozen)

Blackberries

Diced mango

Sliced banana

Dried coconut flakes

Dried Goji Berries

Cacao Nibs

Nuts

Seeds

Instructions

Place all superfood smoothie bowl ingredients in a Nutribullet blender, and blend until smooth. Pour into a bowl. Top with your favorite toppings.

 

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