Fruit & Veggie Smoothie Bowl
This post is sponsored by Vital Proteins. Thanks for your continued support 🙂
Don’t be scared by the name of this post.
Although there’s actually more vegetables than fruit in this bowl, you’d never know it based on how delicious it is.
Since I know I don’t eat enough greens on a daily basis, I usually try to do it in one fell swoop in my smoothies. I use a ridiculous amount of greens, toss in a zucchini (among other things), and use blueberries as my fruit of choice, which basically leaves the whole thing looking some weird black/brown/swamp color. #photooftheyear
I wanted to make a healthy smoothie bowl to highlight the Collagen Beauty Greens by Vital Proteins, but I knew if I threw a bunch of greens in, I would likely have the same result.
I chose fruits and vegetables that were in the same color family and especially vegetables that had a mild taste since I wanted the fruit to come through: yellow squash, carrots, and mango.
Yes, this smoothie bowl contains an entire squash and several carrots and you would have no idea when eating it. MASTER OF DISGUISE.
I’ve mentioned other products from Vital Proteins that I love in previous posts (here and here), and this one is no different. While the other products I have shared with you have been exclusively collagen, the Beauty Greens is actually a flavored mixture of:
- marine collagen
- organic raw greens
- hyaluronic acid
- probiotics
This option is also flavored as opposed to the marine and collagen peptides, which are unflavored. It is combined with coconut water and vanilla beans to add a hint of flavor that goes really well with these ingredients. The flavor is pretty mild and I also had this bowl without the Beauty Greens and it was still delicious. 🙂
The collagen was combined with other ingredients in these Beauty Greens to predominantly help improve the quality of your skin — smoothness, tone, moisture, elasticity, etc.
It’s been about three months now that I’ve been consistently using products from Vital Proteins and I really like each and every one that I’ve tried. They’re extremely versatile and a great addition to my daily routine.
NOW MAKE THIS SMOOTHIE BOWL.
Fruit & Veggie Smoothie Bowl
- 1 ripe mango
- 1 yellow squash
- 2-3 carrots
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 scoop Vital Proteins Collagen Beauty Greens
- couple ice cubes
- about 1/2 cup water
- Cut squash, mango, and carrots into smaller pieces. This is just so that they blend easier.
- Add all ingredients to blender in this order: chia seeds and Beauty Greens, fruits/veggies, water, ice.
- Blend on high until desired consistency is reached. You can add more water if you’d like a thinner smoothie bowl.
- EAT.
* I added the Collagen Beauty Greens (mixed with a bit of water) after making the bowl so that it would photograph well. Normally I would just add it all and chow down. It’s your decision how fancy you’re feeling.
** You can also use another fruit if you’re not a fan of mango. I would try peach, banana, or pineapple if  you’re looking to mix it up.
Questions:
- What’s your favorite type of smoothie?
- Have you tried Vital Proteins?
- How do you eat your veggies?
I;ve discovered that I like red bell pepper and squash in smoothies! ANd you know I’ll put zucchini in just about anything edible…
Susie @ Suzlyfe recently posted…BEST Bilateral Core + Glute Exercises for Runners
Oh man that’s some serious veggie power
Whatever it says about me 🙂 I like to hide veggies from…MYSELF!!;-)
This. Is. Awesome.
Carla recently posted…I have to versus I get to.
Hahaha right?? This is the perfect solution!
I know first hand just how good zucchini is in a smoothie after you told me so I am trusting you with this and assuming this is awesome like you!
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious recently posted…Sausage Tomato Breakfast Pizza {GF, Low Cal, Paleo}
Aw thanks girl! I was surprised really the strongest flavor was the mango 🙂
I need to work on my smoothie color palette too. Mine always turn weirdly grey/brown! hahaha they taste good though!
Heather @ Polyglot Jot recently posted…WIAW Eating Often!
Ha mine too like the one that was on my IG story today
Yum!! I wish my smoothie bowls turned out that pretty!
Bri recently posted…If Girls Ran the World: Join me in running and fundraising this October for female-focused charities
Ha mine definitely don’t on a regular basis
This sounds good. I want to try the beauty greens next for sure. Coconut Vanilla sounds amazing
Ivanna recently posted…Easing Back Into Running After a Break
Yeah and it’s not too strong which is good bc I’m not a huge fan of coconut
This sounds delicious! I’ve definitely added sweet potato to smoothies before – super tasty. I like sneaking in zucchini to oatless-oatmeal in the morning or greens in my smoothies. Usually I’ll just eat a big salad for lunch, veggies and dip for snacks, and trying to prepare veg in different ways for dinner!
Danielle @ Wild Coast Tales recently posted…Marathon Training Round 2: What I’m doing differently
I’ve seen adding zucchini to oatmeal but haven’t tried it yet. I need to get on that!
The only veggies I put into smoothies is either spinach or kale. SQUASH?! Giiiirl that’s awesome!
Jess @hellotofit recently posted…Coconut Chocolate Chip Breakfast Bars
Yeah man you can’t even taste it!
WOW. I would not have imagined this Erin; that was such a wonderful idea to pop the squash and carrots in there. I have carrots and squash, but I don’t have mangos. Maybe I could try peaches?
Emily recently posted…WIAW: How to Find Peace in Chaos
I originally wanted to do peaches but I couldn’t find any that were ripe. I’d totally go for it!
Your smoothie bowl is so pretty!
Ange // Cowgirl Runs recently posted…Why I’m Okay with Not Running (Right Now)
Haha the swirl part was created on accident when I went to eat it. Then I was like hey I like that!
Several steamed carrots went into mine today also. Tons of kale too, since it is not lasting as long as it usually does. I used a whole onion as well! Nothing is off limits and usually consists of veggies that were on sale (meaning I bought too much!) and need to be eaten pronto. Always nutritious though and fills me up.
An onion?! Now that’s bravery!