Cookin' & Compostin' - Creamy Banana Smoothie Bowl

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Greek yogurt adds protein while cottage cheese is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: oat milk

Almond milk is lower in calories while oat milk is often more affordable.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup offers a unique flavor while agave syrup is typically cheaper.

granola

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed cereal

Oats provide a wholesome base while crushed cereal can be a budget-friendly option.

Introduce the recipe and ingredients with assistance from Amy.

Measure out 1 to 1 1/4 cups of coconut milk (approximately 400 ml).

Add the coconut milk to the blender.

Cut and add 1 whole avocado to the blender, noting it should be a quarter cup packed.

Retrieve a frozen banana and add it to the blender.

Add 1 tablespoon of chia seeds to the blender.

Add 1 heaping tablespoon of hemp hearts to the blender.

Add 2 teaspoons of almond butter to the blender, stirring with a knife if needed.

Add 1 date to the blender, ensuring it is pitted.

Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to the blender, tasting the spoon afterward.

Pour in approximately 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the blender.

Add a couple of ice cubes to the blender.

Blend all ingredients together until smooth, checking the consistency.

Taste the mixture to ensure it is good.

Slice a banana into thin pieces for topping.

Pour the smoothie mixture into a bowl.

Top the smoothie bowl with banana slices and sprinkle hemp hearts on top.

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