(Sometimes,itsliterallyart.)
There are so many factors to consider.
You want it to be visually appealing; a bowl of brown mush isnt exactly appetizing.
And of course, it has to taste good.
Registered dietitianGillean Barkyoumb, RDN, knows a thing or two about creating the perfect smoothie bowl.
Barkyoumb was deemed an actual smoothie bowl sommelier by kitchen appliance company Ninja.
Gillean Barkyoumb, MS, RDN, is a registered dietitian and a smoothie sommelier for kitchen appliance company Ninja.
She comes up with recipes for the brand that are as nutrient-rich as they are delicious.
Want to know her secret?
Its following a formula of protein plus fat plus fruit plus greens.
(Asimilar formula works for regular smoothies, too.)
Finally, top with your favorite foods like fresh or dried fruits, nuts and seeds.
Lately, Barkyoumb has been experimenting with theNinja Foodi Smoothie Bowl Maker and Nutrient Extractor($100).
And all of the detachable parts can be cleaned in the dishwasher to make your life super easy.
Convinced to pick one up for yourself?
Use frozen veggies instead of fresh
Frozen veggies work best for smoothie bowls, Barkyoumb says.
Gillean Barkyoumb, MS, RDN, is a registered dietitian and a smoothie sommelier for kitchen appliance company Ninja.
Some of her go-tos are frozen spinach or frozen riced cauliflower.
Use toppings to add texture
Pro smoothie bowl tip: dont blendallyour ingredients.
The end result is an edible masterpiece.
Barkyoumb encourages others to have fun in the kitchen experimenting with their own smoothie bowl creations.
Just stick with her protein + fat + fruit + greens formula and youll have your nutrient bases covered.
It will make your smoothie bowl a well-rounded meal in more ways than one.
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