Warning! If you’re looking for a sweet green smoothie bowl, this recipe ISN’T for you. BUT if you’re open to the idea of an incredibly delicious savory Easy Green Smoothie Bowl you’re in the right place.

A few weeks ago a random food memory popped into my head about the spinach dip my mum used to make with sour cream and french onion soup and serve in a cob loaf with the insides torn out and used for dipping.

Man I loved that dip.

It happened to be lunch time. And while I didn’t have and sour cream OR French onion soup, I DID have spinach in the freezer AND I had Greek yoghurt.

So lunch became this savory yoghurt bowl.

The first time I had it with poached eggs and went all festive with the flavour bombs using roast pistachios, dried cranberry and some Baharat spice.

Next day I had it again this time with leftover roast salmon and some sumac as my simple solo flavour bomb.

Its been on high rotation since then.

And if you absolutely insist on your smoothie bowl being sweet, I’ve got you covered in the variations below.

Easy Green Smoothie Bowl

Servings 1 gorgeous person

Ingredients

1 pack frozen spinach
2-4 tablespoons Greek yogurt
150-200 g cooked protein

PLUS ingredient

small handful flavour bomb see below for ideas

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Place spinach in a heat-proof bowl. Cover with boiling water and allow to stand for a few minutes while the spinach defrosts (this is cooking your spinach as well).
Drain spinach and squeeze out the excess moisture. Place back in the bowl. Stir in the yoghurt with a pinch of salt.
Top with your cooked protein.
Sprinkle over the flavour bomb (if using). And enjoy! I often eat it with a spoon.

Recipe Video

Variations & Substitutions

different flavor bombs – roast nuts (especially pistachios or pine nuts), roast seeds, dried fruit (I love cranberries), everything bagel spice, chilli flakes, chilli powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, sumac, tajin seasoning, crispy chilli oil, fresh herbs (especially dill or basil), furikake, seaweed chips, wasabi peas, lemon zest.

sweet bowl – use your favorite protein powder as the protein. Feel free to use a sweetened yoghurt. And go nuts with fruit such as banana, pineapple, mango, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries as your flavour bomb. I’d recommend some nuts or granola or toasted coconut for crunch or a drizzle of tahini or almond butter to give you more substance and a thicker consistency. Frozen fruit like frozen banana or frozen berries can be blended in with the spinach and yogurt. Honey, maple syrup or golden syrup can be drizzled on for extra sweetness. Banana slices, cashew butter, pumpkin seeds.

different vegetables – any cooked or frozen greens or veggies or leafy green vegetables will work like frozen kale. And feel free to add in more veg for extra substance or crunchy texture. I’m looking forward to some sliced cucumber when my Summer crop is ready for harvesting.

vegan / dairy-free – use your fave dairy-free yogurt (mine is this cashew yoghurt), macadamia ricotta, coconut cream, coconut milk, almond milk, liquid, or use tahini or almond butter and a squeeze of lemon to add the creamy tangy goodness to the spinach.

different protein – poached eggs, boiled eggs, cooked fish, smoked salmon, canned salmon, canned tuna, sardines, meatballs, diced tofu (add more salt), canned chickpeas, canned lentils, cooked chicken, smoked chicken, cooked sausages, ham, salami, peanut butter.

more substantial (carb lovers) – serve in a crusty cob loaf!

more substantial (low carb) – increase protein or use more substantial flavour bombs like roast nuts, hemp seeds or chunks of avocado, nut butter, peanut butter, crunchy peanut butter. Grain free or gluten-free granola. Cashews.

warm bowl – I’m planning to try this in Winter with warm spinach and warm protein.

smoother bowl – you can puree or blend the spinach and yoghurt with a blender or stick blender but I prefer the more chunky texture.

more fancy / for entertaining – serve with a heap of different flavour bombs or smoothie bowl toppings in the middle of the table for everyone to choose their own adventure.

richer – use some sour cream as well as or instead of the yoghurt.

canned spinach – drain the spinach and add a little lemon juice before using as per the recipe. I know canned spinach has a bad reputation but Popeye was really onto something – it’s surprisingly delicious.

Waste Avoidance Strategy

frozen spinach – will keep in the freezer for months.

Greek yoghurt – usually has a shelf life of a month or so. Otherwise, have it for another meal like breakfast! Don’t freeze.

Problem Solving Guide

bland – more salt and freshly ground black pepper! Or add in another flavour bomb.

too watery – next time be more diligent with squeezing out the extra water from the spinach. For now another flavor bomb will help. Or stir in some tahini or almond butter to thicken the spinach yoghurt mixture.

Can Green Smoothie Bowls be made ahead of time?

Yes! Just prepare as per the recipe. Keep the plus ingredient / flavour bomb separately. Either keep at room temperature if it’s only 1-2 hours before serving or refrigerate if longer. Serve either cold from the fridge or allow to come up to room temperature for 1/2 hour before eating. Don’t forgeet to add your flavour bomb at the end.

How long does Easy Green Smoothie Bowl last in the fridge?

Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least a week or can be frozen.

Is this Green Smoothie Bowl healthy? Is it good for me?

Absolutely! From a nutrition perspective it contains good quality protein plus the vitamins like Vitamin C, minerals like iron and fiber and potassium from the spinach. And the calcium and gut-friendly microbes from the yoghurt and healthy fats from any nuts and seeds. Plus it’s low in carbs and low in calories.

Is spinach and yogurt a good combination?

Yes! Match made in heaven. I’m sure Popeye would approve.

What can I add to my Green Smoothie Bowl to make it taste better?

A little more salt would be my first choice. Or if it just tastes flat try a squeeze of lemon juice or lime. Or if it’s missing excitement add some heat with black pepper or chilli flakes or powder or hot sauce.

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With Love

Jules x