Apple Fig Harvest Bowl

Apple Fig Harvest Bowl 

  I call this a "Harvest Bowl" because it has many flavors of fall, which is my favorite season of them all.  Figs and apple together give some sweetness, while the pumpkin seeds and chia seeds add some protein.  A smoothie bowl in general is a thicker version of a smoothie you may drink in a glass, this is served in a bowl with toppings. The smoothie itself can really be any combination of vegetables with some fruit.  I will give you a basic smoothie recipe, but feel free to experiment with different flavors. I like to keep my smoothies pretty basic without a lot of fruit, and then use the fruit and nuts on top in the bowl. I also drizzled a little bit of fresh farm sweet clover honey at the end. 

Tip: If you layer your toppings in a straight line, they create a border with each other which is appealing to the eye, and nice to serve for guests. I also like to create color combinations with a little bit of color that will pop! 

Healthy tip: Most breakfast items like cereal, toast, and pancakes have a ton of carbohydrates and sugar.  When you start your day with a fresh vegetable smoothie, whole fruit with fiber, and nuts/seeds, you are starting your day with a balanced blood sugar.  This will help your energy through the whole day! 

   Smoothie Ingredients: ​

• 1 cup spinach
• 1 handful of carrots
• 1/2 cup water
• ​1 handful of walnuts (or almonds)
• 1/4 cup of fresh berries or pears

Toppings ingredients: 

• 4 figs cut in halves
• 1/8 cup of chia seeds
• 1/8 cup of pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 apple cut into chunks
• drizzled honey, cinnamon
• dried coconut flakes 

Recipe: 

1. Combine all smoothie ingredients into the blender, adding the water last and slowly, blend until thick and not too watery. 
2. Add the thickened smoothie into the bowl. 
3. Layer the toppings in a straight line, alternating fruit and seeds. 
4. Top with drizzled honey and cinnamon.  ​Enjoy as breakfast!