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Breakfast here is usually catch as catch can, since one of us is out the door before the sun comes up. I generally reach for a protein bar or a ready made protein drink. But lately I’ve been really crushing on smoothies, and yes I’ve come up with a smoothie bowl for breakfast you’ll love! A Very Berry Smoothie Bowl Full of fruity goodness, amped up with a bit of crunch from the chia seeds and topped with Nature Valley™ Protein Granola.
I received two different bags of Nature Valley™ Protein Granola to try and while I’m generally a chocolate lover, I much prefer the Nature ValleyTM Protein Granola Oats and Honey over the Nature ValleyTM Protein Granola Oats and Dark Chocolate. There are several varieties available including another of my favorites, the Nature ValleyTM Protein Granola Cranberry Almond and the Nature ValleyTM Protein Granola Peanut Butter is pretty good too! I sprinkle a little over plain greek yogurt, on my salads even into my regular smoothies. That crunch just can’t be beat! I’m making a pie for a get together this weekend and I’ve even made a pie crust with the Nature Valley™ Oats and Honey Protein Granola. The possibilities are endless! I found them in my local grocery on the same aisle as regular granola snacks. Look for these bags!
This recipe is uber easy, all you need are 6 ingredients and your choice of toppings and you’ve got a delicious breakfast or lunch, or you can split the servings and have a wonderfully different snack. Any way you do it, its just darned good!
You can substitute baby spinach for the kale if you prefer and of course raw honey for the agave. Just be sure you puree the greens well. You don’t want any stringy greens hanging around in your bowl! Omit the chia if you prefer but I’ll tell you this (as a former chia seed hater) they add something totally special to this bowl.
Very Berry Crunch Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped kale
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1½ cups frozen mixed berries
- ½ frozen banana
- 1-2 teaspoons light agave or raw honey
Instructions
- Place the kale , chia seeds, and milk in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth
- Add berries, banana and agave or honey and continue to blend until the smoothie reaches your desired texture.(remember you're not drinking this one, so texture is good here.)
- Top with a fresh sliced banana
- Sprinkle liberally with Nature Valley™ Oats and Honey Protein Granola
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I love using Nature ValleyTM Protein Granola for that extra crunchy goodness in my recipes. I think you will too!
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Nature Valley Protein Granola via Burst Media. The opinions and text are all mine.
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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Nature Valley Protein Granola via Burst Media. The opinions and text are all mine.
I’ve never had a smoothie I had to eat with a spoon but I think I could get the hang of it really quickly. :)