A gorgeous banana, avocado, date, spirulina smoothie topped with homemade plant-based chocolate chip cookie dough, chocolate covered chia seeds, and cacao nibs for the perfect healthy breakfast!
Alright, folks, it’s time to channel your inner 6-year-old! We’re about to have some fun with this Cookie Monster Smoothie Bowl, and you won’t even know it’s good for ya too ;). MMM me likey! (said in my best Cookie Monster voice). See?! Eating healthy can be fun!
So there’s this local cafe here in Columbus, Ohio- Alchemy, that inspired this recipe. They too have a superfood smoothie bowl that they call Cookie Monster, and I get it nearly every time I am there. It’s.so.good. I giggle every time I order it. I also don’t know why it has taken me so long to recreate it at home, with my own idea of what they put into theirs, but I finally did it. It tastes different than their version BUT y’all… “Om nom nom nom, ME WANT MORE!”.
And the best part? There is NO ARTIFICIAL FOOD COLORING involved. Have you ever had blue spirulina? The powder is derived from blue-green algae actually and has a ton of amazing health benefits. Blue spirulina is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, iron, and antioxidants, not to mention it’s also known to boost the immune system, increase metabolism and improve digestion! Additionally, spirulina is known for its abundance of B vitamins which naturally enhances energy levels. Look at you, modern-day health-conscious Cookie Monster!
So the creamy smoothie base is made with frozen banana, avocado, blue spirulina powder, dates, unsweetened flax milk, vanilla. The perfectly dreamy blue smoothie you just want to dive right into. Now let’s talk about the cookie dough garnish because it’s not to be overshadowed by the gorgeousness of the spirulina smoothie. My favorite cookie dough recipe is made with almond flour, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla and mini chocolate chips. That’s it! It comes together in 5 minutes too, so it’s pretty much a no brainer here. I bet you can easily get your kids to love this Cookie Monster Smoothie Bowl too. Just start talking in Cookie Monster lingo as you make it- wait, is that for them or for you?! hehe.
Lastly, sprinkle with chocolate covered chia seeds and raw cacao nibs and you’ve got yourself one fun, uber nutritious, satisfying breakfast bowl that you’ll be craving again and again (well at least I am, or maybe I just had wayyyy too much fun with this one, haha!). As always, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram or Facebook or use #healthylittlevittles, I’d love to see your version, or better yet, you enjoying this morning treat with your littles, preferably in your best Cookie Monster jargon ;).
**note: the color of your bowl might look different depending on which brand of spirulina powder you use and how big your avocado is
Cookie Monster Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
Smoothie
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 avocado
- 3 dates, pitted
- 3/4 cup unsweetened flax milk (or other plant milk)
- 1/2 teaspoon spirulina/blue majik superfood powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Toppings
- cookie dough
- chocolate covered chia seeds
- cacao nibs
Cookie Dough
- 1.5 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup maple/agave syrup
- 1/4 cup gluten-free, vegan dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- First, make the cookie dough. Place all the cookie dough ingredients in a medium bowl and stir together until a dough forms.
- Add all the smoothie ingredients to your blender and blend until smooth.
- Spoon the smoothie into a bowl and top with cookie dough, chocolate covered chia seeds (optional), and cacao nibs.
Notes
**Inspired by Alchemy in Columbus, Ohio
**note: the color of your bowl might look different depending on which brand of spirulina powder you use and how big your avocado is
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