Super Green Smoothie Bowl with Matcha and Ginger

Ingredients

1/2 cup old-fashioned oats

2 teaspoons chia seeds

1 cup coconut-milk beverage or almond milk

1/2 ripe avocado

1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled, roughly chopped

1 cup frozen mango cubes

1 cup loosely packed baby spinach

1 tablespoon unsweetened almond butter

1/2 teaspoon matcha (green tea powder)

Unsweetened coconut flakes, granola, and/or raspberries (for serving)

Preparation

Soak oats and chia seeds in coconut milk in a small bowl at least 10 minutes and up to overnight. Transfer to a blender and add avocado, ginger, mango, spinach, almond butter, and matcha. Puree until smooth, then divide among 2 bowls. Top with coconut, granola, and/or raspberries and serve.

Do Ahead

To shorten prep time in the morning, soak oats and chia seeds the night before. Assemble all other ingredients except the avocado in a resealable container or blender pitcher and refrigerate overnight. When ready to serve, combine soaked oats and chia, avocado, and refrigerated ingredients in blender and puree until smooth.

How would you rate Super Green Smoothie Bowl with Matcha and Ginger?

I really like this recipe! Often smoothie bowls have too much sugar but this is great. I like to top with low sugar granola and blackberries. I also use this now as my basic smoothie recipe and will sub out based on what I have on hand.
I Made this with some changes – used 1/2 orange instead of mango. Left out almond butter. Added 1-2 truvia packets. Never measured out any of the ingredients, just put in enough on my personal mixer, soak overnight, add the rest in AM and take it to work. Ginger can overwhelm it if you use too much. Found it very tasty and convenient. Love the caffeine perk with matcha.
I think my oats needed a longer soaking time than the 10 min as I didn’t realize soaking was required so I let them soak while I assembled the ingredients (note to self – read instructions beforehand) my smoothie was a bit chewy from the texture of the oatmeal. Flavors were fine, I didn’t think it was tart or too spinachy. I added a few ice cubes as mine was a little thick. Would I make it again? hmm, maybe with a few tweaks! I would use a little less oatmeal and use quick oats. I got a bite of unprocessed ginger and that was little off putting. I topped mine with sliced strawberries and those were the best bites! A little honey or maple syrup might be nice!
Have to say I was a bit put off by the dominance of the spinach flavor in this recipe which seemed to overwhelm all the other flavors. Next time I’d leave out the spinach, add the juice and zest of one lime and add just a bit of sweetener. I think the toasted coconut would be delicious and I might try the recipe with frozen pineapple instead of mango. I’d also say with 23 grams of saturated fat, it seems like quite a lot for a “healthy” recipe.
It reminded me of plain yogurt because it wasn’t very sweet. A little better with a lot of granola and berries.
The first spoonful reminded me of baby food, but after that it was on! I mashed the raspberries and drizzled them on top of the smoothie. I also lightly toasted some fresh coconut before placing as garnish. By taking just the smallest bit of berry with most spoonfuls, it was wonderful. The matcha gives you great energy and perfect way to start the day! Now I am off to do my workout!

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Packed with healthy superfoods and a little caffeine kick from matcha powder, this creamy green smoothie bowl makes a satisfying breakfast. Chia seeds and oats add density and fiber, while mango and fresh ginger add sweetness and spice.Ingredients1/2 cup old-fashioned oats2 teaspoons chia seeds1 cup coconut-milk beverage or almond milk1/2 ripe avocado1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled, roughly chopped1 cup frozen mango cubes1 cup loosely packed baby spinach1 tablespoon unsweetened almond butter1/2 teaspoon matcha (green tea powder)Unsweetened coconut flakes, granola, and/or raspberries (for serving)PreparationSoak oats and chia seeds in coconut milk in a small bowl at least 10 minutes and up to overnight. Transfer to a blender and add avocado, ginger, mango, spinach, almond butter, and matcha. Puree until smooth, then divide among 2 bowls. Top with coconut, granola, and/or raspberries and serve.Do AheadTo shorten prep time in the morning, soak oats and chia seeds the night before. Assemble all other ingredients except the avocado in a resealable container or blender pitcher and refrigerate overnight. When ready to serve, combine soaked oats and chia, avocado, and refrigerated ingredients in blender and puree until smooth.How would you rate Super Green Smoothie Bowl with Matcha and Ginger?I really like this recipe! Often smoothie bowls have too much sugar but this is great. I like to top with low sugar granola and blackberries. I also use this now as my basic smoothie recipe and will sub out based on what I have on hand. I Made this with some changes – used 1/2 orange instead of mango. Left out almond butter. Added 1-2 truvia packets. Never measured out any of the ingredients, just put in enough on my personal mixer, soak overnight, add the rest in AM and take it to work. Ginger can overwhelm it if you use too much. Found it very tasty and convenient. Love the caffeine perk with matcha. I think my oats needed a longer soaking time than the 10 min as I didn’t realize soaking was required so I let them soak while I assembled the ingredients (note to self – read instructions beforehand) my smoothie was a bit chewy from the texture of the oatmeal. Flavors were fine, I didn’t think it was tart or too spinachy. I added a few ice cubes as mine was a little thick. Would I make it again? hmm, maybe with a few tweaks! I would use a little less oatmeal and use quick oats. I got a bite of unprocessed ginger and that was little off putting. I topped mine with sliced strawberries and those were the best bites! A little honey or maple syrup might be nice!Have to say I was a bit put off by the dominance of the spinach flavor in this recipe which seemed to overwhelm all the other flavors. Next time I’d leave out the spinach, add the juice and zest of one lime and add just a bit of sweetener. I think the toasted coconut would be delicious and I might try the recipe with frozen pineapple instead of mango. I’d also say with 23 grams of saturated fat, it seems like quite a lot for a “healthy” recipe.It reminded me of plain yogurt because it wasn’t very sweet. A little better with a lot of granola and berries.The first spoonful reminded me of baby food, but after that it was on! I mashed the raspberries and drizzled them on top of the smoothie. I also lightly toasted some fresh coconut before placing as garnish. By taking just the smallest bit of berry with most spoonfuls, it was wonderful. The matcha gives you great energy and perfect way to start the day! Now I am off to do my workout!See Related Recipes and Cooking Tips10 Heart-Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Starting the DayThese heart-friendly morning recipes were all vetted by a registered dietitian Nutritionist.33 Thanksgiving Breakfast Recipes to Feed a Crowd Without FussYou’ve got a lot to do today. Let’s make the morning meal as easy and delicious as possible.Our 37 Best Vegan Breakfast RecipesThese easy, delicious vegan breakfasts—including our favorite granolas, muffins, smoothies, and bowls—will keep you full until lunch.67 Avocado Recipes for Creamier Dip, More Satisfying Salads, Better Breakfasts, and MoreWe all love to mash our avocados with lime and cilantro. But that’s not all this buttery, creamy fruit is good for. What to Cook This Weekend: January 18–21Our best banana bread. Lemony arugula pasta that’s almost a salad. And a garlic broth that’ll heal anything that ails you. 49 Easy Breakfast Recipes for COOK90Quick-and-easy breakfast ideas for COOK90 mornings.51 Ways to Use Oats That Go Beyond OatmealFrom fritters to bars and pie to bread, here’s how to take your oats above and beyond. 87 Recipes for When You Need a ResetIndulged a little too much lately? Check out our favorite detox recipes, all of which will help you reset while staying sated.

Super Green Smoothie Bowl with Matcha and Ginger