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Pomegranate Tea Smoothie Bowl

Where have I been? I know I said I was getting back to my blog, and I’ve let y’all down. Although I have not been posting here, I have been keeping up with my daily fitness and healthy eating. Probably more hardcore than years ago. So, what have I been up to lately? Working, yes. Traveling for work, yes. Working out, yes. Doing yoga, yes. Cardio, yes. Finding time to read, yes. Trying to turn off technology, trying. Cooking and eating at home 90% of the time, yes.

I was saying to my husband the other day that no matter what’s happened in my life and the twists and turns that life has taken me, I have stayed truly committed to fitness, healthy living, healthy eating. Today is the 5th day of a 21-day partner yoga challenge I am doing at Kiva Hot Yoga. This is my first yoga challenge. For this challenge, we have to do yoga at least 4 days per week (I’ve done 5 days straight so far), keep up with a food journal and work with our partners to inspire each other and help each other be accountable.

My partner and I did not know each other well before this, but we’ve been chatting every day since this began. I was telling her about my some of my work background, and she said, “I hit the lottery with partners”. I sent her a few healthy recipes I was making this week including this Wonton Soup Recipe by Skinny Taste, which is so easy, fast and amazing.

I have not had the opportunity to tell my partner yet about my smoothies and smoothie bowl recipes. I made this Pomegranate Tea Smoothie Bowl, which was perfect after my 90 minute hot yoga class this morning. Pomegranate juice, tea and strawberries are the stars of this recipe, which all contain antioxidants. It’s refreshing, filling, hydrating and tasty. This is one of 200 recipes in my cookbook. If you’re interested in a copy of my book, you can order it on the “shop” button here.

That’s all for now. More to come, Alison

Pomegranate Tea Smoothie Bowl

If you can’t find pomegranate-flavored tea, you can substitute any berry-flavored tea.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup brewed pomegranate-flavored tea, chilled

1/4 cup unsweetened pomegranate juice

1 tbsp. liquid honey

11/2 cups frozen strawberries

Ice cubes (optional)

Suggested Toppings

Sliced strawberries

Pomegranate seeds

Goji berries

Muesli

Chia seeds

Directions:

1. In blender, combine tea, pomegranate juice, honey and strawberries. Secure lid and blend (from low to high if using a variable-speed blender) until smooth. If a thicker consistency is desired, add ice, one cube at a time, and blend until smooth.

2. Pour into a bowl or bowls and top with any of the suggested toppings, as desired.

Green Coconut Bowl Recipe

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Smoothie bowls are the perfect way to add fresh fruits, superfoods and proteins to everyday fare. Adding a smoothie bowl to morning routines guarantees a great start to the day and for lunch too. Smoothie bowls are thicker than regular smoothies – thick enough to eat with a spoon. My cookbook 200 Best Smoothie Bowls has 200 recipes that can be enjoyed anytime for a refreshing, filling and healthy meal or even a delicious dessert. To order a copy, click here.

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Here’s just a small sampling of the sumptuous smoothie bowl recipes:

Breakfast Harvest Bowl, Frosty French Toast, Breakfast Starter, Pear Pleaser, Sunrise Smoothie Bowl, Energy Buster, Peanut Butter Oat Bowl

Clean Green Bowl, Blueberry Flaxseed Bowl, Strawberry Avocado Bowl, Green Zinger, Citrus Kale Bowl, Parsley Pear Bowl, Spinach Almond Bowl

Almond Butter and Jelly Bowl, Berry Crunch, Nutella Banana Bowl, Peach Paradise, Mocha Smoothie Bowl, Grape Ape, Peanut Butter Cup

Pistachio Vanilla Bowl, Pick-Me-Up Bowl, Watermelon Strawberry Bowl, Dreamsicle, Chocolate Cherry Bowl, Pumpkin Pie Bowl, Afternoon Delight

These thick, creamy and delicious smoothie bowls will undoubtedly become a welcome addition for any family. See recipe below for my Green Coconut Bowl recipe pictured above.

Green Coconut Bowl

Prep: 10 minutes

Yield: 1 serving

1⁄4 cup unsweetened coconut milk (or milk of your choice)

1⁄2 frozen banana, cut into pieces if necessary

1⁄3 cup frozen chopped mango

1 cup trimmed kale leaves

2 tbsp unsweetened shredded or flaked coconut

Ice cubes (optional)

Suggested Toppings

Sliced banana

Blueberries

Raspberries

Unsweetened shredded or flaked coconut

Chia seeds

In blender, combine coconut milk, banana, mango, kale and coconut. Secure lid and blend (from low to high if using a variable-speed blender) until smooth. If a thicker consistency is desired, add ice, one cube at a time, and blend until smooth.
Pour into a bowl and top with any of the suggested toppings, as desired.

Banana Honey Muffins

If you’re wondering what to do with leftover bananas, these Banana Honey Muffins are for you. At my house, we go through bananas like monkeys, but my neighborhood grocery store often packages overripe bananas and marks them way down. I typically freeze them for smoothies or smoothie bowls, or often make my famous One Bowl Banana Bread recipe (which is made with nonfat Greek yogurt). My husband found a recipe for Honey Banana Muffins so he and my daughter made these yesterday. They are not too sweet, light and fluffy, and they make a wonderful morning or afternoon snack or light breakfast idea with a cup of coffee. My husband likes them drizzled with honey over the top 🙂

Bananas are naturally fat and cholesterol free. Bananas well known for their high potassium content, with over 400 mg potassium in a single medium-size banana (this is great for muscle function and providing a healthy balance of fluids in the body). Bananas are also easy to digest and a good source of vitamin C, fiber and B6 vitamins. Did you know you can use mashed bananas as a substitute for some or all of the butter or oil when making cookies or some baked goods? This recipe is going to be a keeper when school starts, so enjoy!

Banana Honey Muffins

Healthy Breakfast Popsicles

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We make smoothies and smoothie bowls almost every single day. My daughter, Leigh, turned one of our favorite simple and healthy smoothie recipes into popsicles to create these Healthy Breakfast Popsicles. All you need is five simple ingredients including the chocolate flavored Dynamic Fruit & Greens which is a blend of organic vegetable such as kale, kelp, Chlorella and turmeric that adds antioxidants as well as an amazing chocolate flavor (if you’re a Lifetime Fitness member, they sell it at the facility).

When frozen, remove from the popsicle molds and sprinkle with additional oats and chia seeds. Trust me, you’ll love these!

Layered Berry Smoothie

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Layered smoothies take extra time, but they are so worth it! My family has been working out a ton this weekend (tennis tournament, hiking, swimming, running and golf) so we decided to make these Layered Berry Smoothie just in time for the Memorial Day holiday. The best way to make these, so the flavors don’t run into each other is to prepare each flavor at a time, and put each flavor in the freezer until ready to layer.

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These layered smoothies are so healthy with fresh strawberries, blueberries and bananas. They are also easy to prepare, taste fresh, are filling and are good for you. Feel free to use your favorite milk, and if you can’t have dairy, feel free to substitute coconut water.

Quinoa Bowl with Almonds and Raspberries

Quinoa for breakfast? Yes, have your tried it? Breakfast Bowls are so hot right now, and this Quinoa Bowl with Almonds and Raspberries is one of my favorites! This gluten free breakfast option is filled with fiber, protein and healthy vitamin and minerals. This recipe is great to make and serve when you and your kids are tired of cereal and oatmeal or want something unique, delicious and different. Feel free to make the quinoa the night before, and breakfast will be ready in the morning. Warm up the cooked quinoa and add your favorite milk and toppings. If you’re looking for a other fabulous breakfast bowl recipes try my Quinoa with Apples and Cranberries

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Chia Yogurt Breakfast Bowl from A Zesty Bite Chia-Yogurt-Breakfast-Bowl-2

Savory Pesto Quinoa Bowl from Simple Quinoa

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5 Healthy Mothers Day Recipes

For Mother’s Day tomorrow, here are 5 healthy Mothers Day breakfast recipes (all smoothie bowls). All of these recipes are easy, healthy and filled with raw, sweet fruits just in time for spring and Mother’s Day. A few of these recipes are in my new cookbook, 200 Best Smoothie Bowl Recipes published by Robert Rose Books. I am so thrilled about all of the media attention my book is getting! I will be on television on ABC 33/40 Talk of Alabama on Monday morning, May 9th between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. making smoothie bowls and offering tips to make smoothie bowls all summer long, so please be sure to tune in! The recipe above is my Pomegranate Berry Smoothie Bowl which was featured on Momspark today! Happy Mother’s Day!

Berry Yogurt Bowl on Ingredients, Inc.

Pomegranate Tea Smoothie Bowl on Ingredients, Inc.

Greek Yogurt Smoothie Bowls on Ingredients, Inc.

Watermelon Tropic Bowl on Ingredients, Inc.

Passover Avocado Toast

Recipes for avocado toast are everywhere, a super popular healthy breakfast or lunch option. Avocado toast was actually the TOP food trend of 2015, so if you haven’t tried it or made it, where have you been? Since it’s Passover week, I made this Passover Avocado Toast since my kids were wondering what they were going to eat for breakfast that is Passover worthy (besides eggs, smoothies and smoothie bowls). This recipe takes literally 5 minutes to prepare and is probably one of the easiest recipes you’ll ever see on my website. Eat on its own or top with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. It’s also fabulous with red pepper or chili flakes. Not only are people making avocado toast at home, but you’ll find it incredibly popular on menus, especially in California and New York! Try it, you’ll be hooked. It’s so good on matzah!

How to Make A Green Smoothie Bowl

If you want to learn how to make a Green Smoothie Bowl watch my video for Spinach Mango Bowl. It’s super easy, delicious and ideal for breakfast, a snack or dessert. My kids actually love this one, so I wanted to share it with you. I topped this smoothie bowl recipe with hemp seeds, flaxseeds, strawberries, and sliced bananas, but feel free to use any of your favorite toppings such as granola, chia seeds, fresh fruit, nuts, dried fruit and/or coconut. This is just an example of one of my 200 recipes in my cookbook. To order a copy of my book click here or on Amazon click here. Thanks for watching and feel free to share my video with your friends!

Smoothie Bowl TV Segment

Alison Lewis and Smoothie Bowl Cookbook

As you have seen on my blog or though my social media I was on Talk of the Town on Newschannel 5 in Nashville on Friday. I had a great time making smoothie bowls recipes and sharing my new cookbook 200 Best Smoothie Bowl Recipes. Here’s the link to my recipe segment to check out how to simply make my Strawberry Avocado Smoothie Bowl. Thanks for tuning watching and all of your amazing support! Click here to view it HERE by clicking the link.

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