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Arugula Quinoa Smoothie Bowl

Arugula Quinoa Smoothie Bowl is my favorite morning meal all year round. It's healthy, satisfying and has balanced nutrition to start the day with loads of energy. This colorful smoothie bowl is a mood booster and can be relished by all ages.
Course Breakfast, smoothie
Cuisine glutenfree, vegan
Keyword arugula smoothie, quinoa smoothie, smoothie bowl
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 251kcal
Author Gunjan

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

For the smoothie

  • 3/4 cup baby arugula
  • 1 large banana
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 cup cooked red quinoa

For the toppings

  • 2 tsp chia seeds
  • 2 tsp hemp seeds
  • 1 tbsp chopped walnuts
  • 1 tbsp slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped peaches

Instructions

  • In a blender combine arugula, banana and almond milk and blend smooth (about1-2 minutes).
  • Pour the smoothie in a bowl and mix in red quinoa with a spoon.
  • Add the toppings as per your desired order and enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • 2 small bananas can be used if you don’t have large banana.
  • Make sure your peaches are sweet and ripe or else you can add apples or plums instead of peaches.
  • Regular quinoa can also be used instead of red quinoa if desired.
  • For thicker smoothie blend baby arugula with ½ cup unsweetened almond milk instead of 1 cup unsweetened almond milk.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 10.6mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1.7mg