Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But let me be honest: I used to skip it some days because of busy and hectic mornings where eating was the last thing on my to-do list. Of course every time I did that, I paid the price later during the day: lack of energy, sugar cravings, irritability, bad mood… I finally realized that starting the day right had to become a priority no matter how busy life can get. So how do you manage to nourish your body with the right nutrients in a short window of time when you also have to take care of a baby and/or toddler? Here’s my trick: make a smoothie bowl. It’s a simple, delicious and nutritious breakfast, rich in essential vitamins and minerals to keep you energized in the morning… and ready in 5 minutes.

If you are not familiar with the concept of smoothie bowls, well, it’s basically a smoothie in a bowl topped with fruits, nuts, seeds or cereals. They’re ready in just a few minutes and make a nutritious, healthy, colorful and tasty breakfast.

INGREDIENTS

For 1 serving

Smoothie base

• 1/2 avocado

• 1 kiwi

• 1 frozen banana

• 1/2 pear

• 1 tsp. Moringa powder

• 1 tbsp. ground flaxseeds

• 1 1/2 almond milk (or any vegetable milk of choice)

• 1 tbsp. almond butter (for more protein)

Toppings

• Blueberries (or any other berries)

• Banana, kiwi, mango or any other fruit of your choice

• Granola

• Nuts (almonds, cashew, pecans etc…)

• Seeds (hemp, pumpkin, sunflower etc…)

METHOD

1. Put all the smoothie base ingredients in a blender. Blend until you get a creamy and creamy texture. Add milk as needed.

2. Pour smoothie into a bowl.

3. Tops with pieces of kiwi, berries, granola, or other fruits, seeds and nuts of your choice. Eat fresh.

NOTES

1. For a creamy and firm texture that will allow the toppings to “float” on top of the smoothie, make sure to use a frozen banana.

2. You may customize this recipe whichever you like. The ingredients I chose therein are particularly high in fiber.

3. You can store it in the fridge for 48 hours.