Some mornings you want to break a fast without sitting down to a full plate right away. This smoothie bowl blends frozen mango and banana with spinach, a little Greek yogurt, and almond milk, then gets topped with kiwi, granola, and chia seeds for texture. It's ready in ten minutes, works well after an overnight 16:8 fast, and is easy to drink first and chew through the toppings after if your appetite is still waking up.
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Post-Fast Green Smoothie Bowl with Chia and Mango
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Why This Fits Your Fast
- Blending the fruit and spinach smooth makes this easier on a stomach that's been empty for 16 hours or more than a heavy solid meal would be.
- The natural sugars in mango and banana bring your blood sugar back up gradually, and the yogurt and chia seeds slow that release down further.
- It's a real serving of fruit, greens, and fiber, so it functions as your first meal of the day rather than just a small snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (or a scoop of protein powder)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds, plus more for topping
- 1 kiwi, sliced, for topping
- 2 tablespoons granola, for topping
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes, for topping
Instructions
- Add the mango, banana, spinach, almond milk, and Greek yogurt to a blender.
- Blend on high until smooth and thick, adding a splash more almond milk only if it will not blend.
- Pour the smoothie into a bowl.
- Arrange the kiwi, granola, and coconut flakes on top.
- Sprinkle with chia seeds and serve immediately.
Note: If the smoothie is too thin, add a few extra ice cubes or freeze the banana slices ahead of time. Skip the granola if you want a lighter finish to a 16-hour or longer fast, then add it back once your appetite settles.
A Quick Note
This recipe is general food information, not personalized nutrition or medical advice. If you have a health condition or take medication affected by diet, check with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.