During the spring and summer I tend to eat more smoothie bowls for breakfast (and lunch and dinner). The nice thing about smoothie bowls is that you can blend up virtually anything (well… almost), so don’t be afraid to go outside the frozen-banana-berry-and-acai powder box.

I like to mix as much vegetables as possible since it gives a fulfilling breakfast filled with nutrients. In this particular smoothie I just threw in a bunch of greens and vegetables that I had at home, including my new favorite – chlorella. It gives a really nice color and has mega benefits!

Pause for a second of reflection on the topic of avocados. You have, as myself, likely become aware of the debates on, avocado water use and non-sustainable production as of recent. It is, among other things, regarding the fact that the hip crops are grown in such extreme quantities (as this gives the most yields) that the soils become overloaded.

Despite this, I have not completely stopped eating avocados. I do, however, make the occasions more rare and avoid buying if I do not find organic and grown “near” me or at least the continent I find myself on. Instead of making a point of eating an avocado every day, it is now a luxury that is saved for special occasions. Most recently, avocados ended up in this smoothie, and oh so delicious it was!

Vegelicious Green Smoothie Bowl
(1 bowl)

¼ – ½  fennel
1 handful fresh spinach, or about 4 cubes frozen
1 stalk of celery
½ inch (1cm) fresh ginger
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
½  avocado
1 large handful raspberries
2 fresh dates, pitted
1 – 1½  teaspoons of chlorella water to taste

Topping:
granola or roasted seeds and/or nuts
hemp seeds
coconut pieces
dried berries or fruits, such as inca berries and apricots
fresh mint

Throw everything down in a powerful blender and mix until it becomes completely smooth. Add a little water at a time until you get a consistency that you like. Are you going to drink it on the road? Pour in more water for a looser smoothie or less water for a smoothie that is best eaten with spoon. Top with optional nummies!

This is a guest post. The opinions expressed are the writer’s own.