Green Tahini Smoothie Bowl

Super creamy and satisfying, this green tahini smoothie bowl is full of nutrients, good fats and antioxidants—easy to make in just 5 minutes with healthy ingredients. Vegan, gluten free, nut free and soy free.

Why You’ll Love This Smoothie Bowl

• Packed with antioxidants
• Has healthy fats
• Highly satiating

This green tahini smoothie bowl is a sweet and satisfying breakfast sure to keep hunger away for hours. You can get your greens in while enjoying something a little different than the standard green smoothie bowl. Even non tahini lovers can give this green bowl a try as the flavours are mild and pleasant, nothing too strong.

Tahini is a paste made from toasted and ground sesame seeds. It has a light nutty flavour and can be used in a variety of smoothies and smoothie bowls. White tahini lends this green smoothie bowl a subtle nutty flavour and extra creamy consistency. Tahini is a great source of phosphorus, manganese, thiamine and B6. The fat in tahini is mainly monounsaturated, which has anti-inflammatory properties!

Spinach, bananas and tahini all add lots of antioxidants to this recipe. Antioxidants are important because they protect the body from radical cell damage that accumulates over time. Spinach also has anti-inflammatory properties. Both the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of spinach can help to reduce the risk of chronic diseases that develop over time.

Ingredients Needed

These are the ingredients you will need to make this green tahini smoothie bowl.

Himalayan salt: Balances out the sweetness and brings depth to the other ingredients.

Spinach: Wash any dirt from the leaves before adding to the blender.

White tahini: Any favourite light tahini. Dark tahini can also be used if you prefer a stronger tahini flavour.

Agave syrup: Completely optional but adds sweetness to balance the flavours. Helpful if your bananas aren’t very sweet.

Frozen bananas: Creates the thick, creamy base of the smoothie bowl and adds sweetness.

Coconut milk: The liquid that brings all of the other ingredients together to blend smoothly and adds a creamy consistency.

For ingredient amounts and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Benefits

High fibre

Easily get more fibre in your every day diet! In addition to being generally healthy, getting enough fibre can be extremely helpful for weight loss as it helps keep you feeling full for longer, without adding calories. Fibre also helps improve our gut health.

Nutrient dense

Vegan smoothie bowls are a great way to get more nutrient rich foods in each day. By blending them into a single meal, it’s super quick, easy and fun! Choose ingredients like dark leafy greens, berries, nuts, seeds and fruits to make your smoothie bowls nutrient rich.

Quick and easy

It’s incredibly fast to make a yummy smoothie bowl. Gather your ingredients and toss them in the blending container, blend, and you’re already done! Rinse the blender container. It doesn’t get much more simple than that. Smoothie bowls rarely take more than 5 minutes to make. This makes them a great option if you find yourself short on time for a healthy meal.

Variations

Using dark tahini

Dark tahini will provide a deeper, stronger flavour that may be slightly more bitter. If you’re a seasoned tahini lover you may prefer to use dark tahini or simple an extra tablespoon or so of white tahini in the recipe.

Try an alternative plant milk

This recipe uses coconut milk but you can try using any plant based milk you prefer. Some alternatives include soy, almond or cashew! You can also make your own plant milk from scratch.

Switch base ingredients

If you don’t like bananas then try something else as the base! Mango usually substitutes banana well. If you’re allergic to or simply dislike a suggested ingredient then try to find something with a similar texture that you enjoy the flavour of. There is no wrong way to make a smoothie bowl, and you can always omit any ingredients you don’t have on hand.

Instructions 

• Add all ingredients to blender.

• Start blending at low speed for 5-10 seconds. Increase to high speed and blend for 1-2 minutes. Use the blender tamper to push ingredients down towards the blades.

• Scoop into a bowl and add desired toppings. Serve your green tahini smoothie bowl immediately!

Prep & Blending

Use frozen greens

Dark leafy greens can easily boost your smoothie bowls nutritional content. Greens don’t have to be fresh for blending. Frozen greens like kale and spinach are perfect for adding into smoothie bowl recipes. Be aware that if you want your smoothie bowl to be a certain colour, greens may alter it.

Use a tamper

Push ingredients down towards the blades while blending using the tamper that comes with your blender. This helps to avoid thick smoothie bowls from getting stuck, so you don’t have to stop blending and scrape down the sides of the container.

Avoid over blending

Try to blend your smoothie bowl for less than a couple of minutes. If blended for too long, even thick smoothie bowls will become thin. This is because the heat generated by the blades and motor of the blender heat up your ingredients while they are being blended.

Use a high power blender

For smoothie bowls that have a perfectly smooth and creamy texture use a high powered blender such as a Vitamix. A Vitamix can break down any ingredients to much finer particles than standard blenders, and more nutrients are released. A high speed blender also reduces the time you need to blend your recipe, which helps keep it nice and cold.

Chill your bowl

By placing your bowl in the freezer for a few moments you can help your smoothie bowl stay cool for longer. This way it won’t start melting instantly while you are eating it. This is especially helpful if you’re in a hot climate. Pop it into the freezer while you are prepping and blending, then take it out when it’s time to pour your finished smoothie bowl!

FAQ’s

Can I make this smoothie bowl with fresh bananas?

No, smoothie bowls need frozen fruit to provide a thick consistency. Using fresh bananas will result in a smoothie instead of a scoop-able smoothie bowl you can eat with a spoon. Make sure the bananas are fully frozen before beginning to make this recipe.

Can I lose weight with smoothie bowls?

Smoothie bowls are an excellent weight loss food! This is because they are generally healthier and higher in fibre and nutrients. Due to high water content, the large volume of a smoothie bowl helps your stomach to feel satiated. And the fibre keeps you feeling full for longer, without feeling weighed down or tired.

Can smoothie bowls be refrigerated?

Smoothie bowls are best enjoyed immediately after blending, while they are freshest. However you can refrigerate most smoothie bowls for 1-2 days in an airtight container such as a jar. Be aware the consistency will not be as thick as a fresh smoothie bowl.

Can I make smoothie bowls without a high speed blender?

Yes, you can still make smoothie bowls with a regular blender. It might take more patience depending on the recipe, but it can work. Turn off the blender to scrape down the sides of the container, and secure the lid before continuing to blend. Repeat as needed. Alternatively you can add a small amount of additional liquid to the recipe, which should help.

How can I increase the protein?

If you wish for your smoothie bowl to have a higher protein content, you can simply add (more) protein powder to the recipe. Plain unsweetened plant based protein will work in any smoothie bowl. Alternatively you can try adding hemp seeds or even silken tofu.

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