Gluten-Free Green Smoothie Bowl
A green smoothie bowl that tastes like mango and banana, not grass. Blending the spinach with the almond milk and lime first leaves no leafy flecks, and the frozen fruit goes in second to make it thick.
Best for getting a couple of cups of greens into breakfast without a grassy taste.
At a glance: This easy breakfast recipe yields 4 servings in about 10 minutes (10 min prep). It uses 8 ingredients — including fresh baby spinach, unsweetened almond milk, fresh lime juice — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more breakfast recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Green Smoothie Bowl: When preparing this breakfast recipe, when preparing this recipe, be mindful of cross-contamination with gluten. Ensure your blender, utensils, and any packaged ingredients like granola or plant-based milks are free from contact with gluten-containing grains or products. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Green Smoothie Bowl: Spinach, mango, banana, lime and chia seeds are naturally gluten-free. Granola and any protein powder need a gluten-free label.
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Tips & Notes
- Leftover base keeps up to 1 month frozen in an airtight container, without toppings. Let it soften 10 minutes and re-blend with a splash of almond milk; in the fridge it turns thin and dull.
- Baby spinach has the mildest flavor. Kale works but tastes stronger; strip the stems and start with 1 cup.
- Frozen spinach is packed denser than fresh, so use 1 cup and blend it with the almond milk a little longer.
- Make freezer packs of mango and banana in bowl-sized bags; blend the spinach and milk first, then add a pack straight from the freezer.
- For more protein, blend in 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt and use 2 tablespoons less almond milk.
Common questions
Can you taste the spinach in a green smoothie bowl?
Barely, if the spinach is blended smooth first and mango makes up most of the frozen fruit. Baby spinach is milder than kale or chard.
Why did my green smoothie bowl turn brown?
Red or purple fruit mixed with green spinach turns brown, and spinach also dulls as it sits. Keep berries as a topping and serve the bowl within 20 minutes.
Can I use kale instead of spinach?
Yes. Use 1 cup stemmed kale, blend it with the almond milk a little longer, and expect a stronger, slightly bitter flavor.
How long does Gluten-Free Green Smoothie Bowl take?
Gluten-Free Green Smoothie Bowl takes about 10 minutes: 10 minutes to prep, for 4 servings.
What should I check before making Gluten-Free Green Smoothie Bowl with celiac disease?
Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.
What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Green Smoothie Bowl?
Check fresh baby spinach, packed, unsweetened almond milk, fresh lime juice before they go into Gluten-Free Green Smoothie Bowl. When preparing this recipe, be mindful of cross-contamination with gluten. Ensure your blender, utensils, and any packaged ingredients like granola or plant-based milks are free from contact with gluten-containing grains or products. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
How should leftover Gluten-Free Green Smoothie Bowl be stored?
Leftover base keeps up to 1 month frozen in an airtight container, without toppings. Let it soften 10 minutes and re-blend with a splash of almond milk; in the fridge it turns thin and dull.
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