Back-to-School is upon us and that means a scramble to come up with some healthy and delicious ideas for breakfast, lunch AND after-school snacks. Last week I had a chance to interview registered dietitian and mom Rebecca Scritchfield and asked her to share some ideas to get the school year started.
As Rebecca mentioned, you can swap out your straw for a spoon and transform your favorite morning smoothie into a complete meal just by adding a few blend-in ingredients and toppings. This smoothie bowl features Zespri SunGold kiwifruit, with a beautiful yellow color like the sun! This recipe serves 2.
Sunrise Smoothie Bowl Recipe
Ingredients:
2 Zespri® SunGold Kiwifruit (one peeled and blended; one sliced into ¼” chunks for topping)
1 large banana – chopped, frozen
1/3 cup orange juice
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons Chia seeds (the chia helps to thicken the mixture, like a pudding texture)
4 tablespoons granola
2 tablespoons toasted coconut
2 tablespoons nuts, chopped
2 tablespoons mint, chopped
Directions
1. Slice kiwifruit into halves and spoon the fruit out. Reserve one kiwifruit, chopped into ¼” chunks for topping
2. Add 1 kiwifruit, banana, orange juice, yogurt, and chia seeds to a blender and blend until creamy and smooth. (the mixture will be thick)
3. Per serving bowl, place half the mixture at the bottom of the bowl, add 2 tablespoons granola, 1 tablespoon each of toasted coconut, nuts, and mint.
4. Leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 days.
Photo Credit: Lauren Bailey
You can find out more about about the new SunGold variety of Zespri Kiwifruit here!
MJ L says
This recipe looks healthy and delicious!! My kids and I would both enjoy it!
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
That sounds so yummy! We adore kiwis in our family!
Catherine S says
This looks and sounds yummy. My husband and son would like this they both love kiwi.
Melissa Pezza says
That sounds delicious! Complex carbs and fruit are a great way to start the day. Yum!
Kate K (My Mommy Brain) says
That looks and sounds amazing!!
Brandy says
This is such a great idea to get kids eating better options. Yummy
Veronica says
This looks like a great one that I would love! And it is healthy. Perfect
Liz Mays says
This would be super refreshing and delicious. I love treats with plenty of fruit and the yogurt and granola would hit the spot.
Ann Bacciaglia says
A smoothie bowl is such a great idea. I like to make smoothies for breakfast every morning. This would be a nice change.
Kristin says
This Sounds so yummy and fresh,Thank you for sharing.
Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says
I never thought to turn a smoothie into a sort of fruit soup! This is such a clever idea!
Susanna @Zealous Mom says
This looks super healthy! I’m always looking for new meals that our good for my body and those of my family.
Christie says
I love all of the fresh fruit! Definitely a great way to start back to school
Crystal says
That smoothie bowl does sound incredible! My kids are crazy for chia seeds right now, so I know they’d love this.
Ora Lee Gurr says
Everything about the Sunrise Smoothie bowl looks delicious. I like Kiwi and other fresh fruits, so will enjoy making and serving this breakfast treat.
Chrystal | YUM eating says
I love the idea of these giant breakfast bowls that have been appearing lately. Kiddo and I made a list of topping for our oats and can’t wait for fall to get started on some new flavors.
Rosey says
Look at that ingredient list. Yum! I love that you have chia seeds in there too.
Latoicha says
This looks so good. I am definitely going to try this!
Shell says
This looks delicious! I didn’t even know what chia seeds were for though I’ve heard them so much in recipes.
Fariha N. says
I really want to start making smoothie bowls because they look fresh and yummy. I think this would be a great switch from a plain smoothie. This is a sweet breakfast I wouldn’t mind giving them daily.