This avocado pineapple smoothie bowl is packed full of superfoods for a healthy start to the day. The topping choices are endless!
*Thanks to the California Avocado Commission for sponsoring this post.
You know those certain food items you just can’t function for a single meal without?
Yeah, avocados top that list for me.
Ever since doing this macro thing diet wise, they’re my go-to fat (unless it’s my last “dessert” meal of the day, then bring on the nut butters!).
If I don’t have at least 1/2 an avocado to accompany my usual egg and veggie breakfast scramble, heads are gonna roll.
Luckily, with a case of them arriving every month thanks to the California Avocado Commission, that hasn’t been much of a problem lately. Although, avocados can be frozen at their peak ripeness to preserve them for later too.
The obsession can live on.
Speaking of obsessions, besides avocados there are two more recent ones we need to discuss.
First up, Brothers Osborne.
You guys, I am full out OBSESSED with this duo.
Their first single, Stay A Little Longer from a few months back started it all but their newer one, 21 Summer has me in full blown fan girl status right now.
I must’ve listened to it on YouTube at least 150 times this weekend (I’m not even exaggerating in the slightest either).
It’s basically everything you want out of a summer country song; good beat and lyrics so relatable and nostalgic you’re literally transported right back to that exact memory and time in your life.
Summer concerts have already been googled and if I’m not in the grass ticket section, beer in hand, screaming that song at the top of my lungs at some point over the next few months, we’re going to have an “omg, we’re out of avocados” situation on hand.
Secondly, smoothie bowls.
Here’s the thing though, I was a smoothie bowl fan long before it was even on trend.
In fact, I was sitting here trying to persuade the haters (you know, those people who were all “why put your smoothie in a bowl when you can just drink it?” pshhh) how much better smoothie bowls actually were before the internet went all berserk about them.
So here I am, a true fan from the beginning and then I realized I don’t even have a smoothie bowl on this site.
Sadness.
Update* – this tart cherry coconut smoothie bowl now exists along with my pumpkin papaya gut healing smoothie too. Yay smoothie bowls!
To remedy that, I combined two of my obsessions into one with this avocado pineapple smoothie bowl.
The thing about smoothie bowls that sets them apart from their drinkable cousins is obviously the toppings.
If you’re not into toppings, just use a glass and drink the thing or make this avocado citrus smoothie instead.
If you’re into toppings (and who the heck wouldn’t be?!) grab a bowl and start pulling out pretty much every nut, seed, fruit in your pantry and fridge.
Heck, go pick some flowers from your garden bed (that’s where these pansies came from) even.
And if you’re the fancy kind (clearly, I’m not), you could attempt one of those gorgeous avocado roses on top.
The possibilities are endless.
No matter what you decide on, you’ve got one superfood packed bowl of green goodness (thanks to avocados, spinach, kiwi and pineapple) as an excellent breakfast option to start off your day.
Love this Avocado Pineapple Smoothie Bowl recipe?
Need help with smoothie ideas? Check out this guide to become a smoothie making pro — how to make the best smoothie recipe in three simple steps.
For more of my favorite smoothie recipes, try this spirulina smoothie, guava smoothie and pear smoothie! Or, make this mango pineapple smoothie for a similar tropical flavor.
Avocado Pineapple Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 kiwi
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
- 1/2 tablespoon xanthan gum
- 3-4 leaves mint
- 1 cup unsweetened almond coconut milk
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour smoothie into bowls and garnish with desired toppings.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
If you put it in the bowl, you can put it back in the freezer, and pretend it is ice cream later.
Genius.
Avocados are the best in EVERYTHING but so good in smoothie bowls too. Totally with you btw – all for smoothie bowls with lots of toppings loaded on instead of just a smoothie in a glass to sip on : )
Avocadoes in smoothies are sooo goood! I love the creamy texture it lends! And with pineapple? YESSSSSSSS
So pretty and full of delicious things!
This is a gorgeous smoothie bowl Gina! I’d love starting my day with these, plus avocados are such a great healthy fat. I do actually have a question, what is the xanthan gum for? Creaminess or something else?
It just thickens it up so nicely. Totally not necessary, I just like it for bowls so that the toppings stay on top rather than sinking to the bottom :)
How gorgeous is this?! Love!
I am obsessed with avocado….and especially putting them in smoothie bowls! Makes it soooo rich and creamy! Love the pineapple in here, I’m thinking breakfast!
This smoothie bowl is beyond beautiful! It is so elegant and I love the pineapple/ avocado combo– so creative!
Totally with you Gina, I could eat Avocados all day long!! What a great idea to turn this into a smoothie bowl!
Sounds like a great recipe to start the week with! I really should try avocado in my smoothies some time…
I finally convinced myself I should try avocado in my smoothies and I’m sold!