warm turmeric, banana + buckwheat smoothie bowl

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This warm turmeric banana + buckwheat smoothie bowl is a delicious breakfast for the more chilly days, when you need something more comforting.

A warm smoothie bowl?

I absolutely love smoothie bowls. They are refreshing and taste like an ice cream dessert. It’s a totally indulgent breakfast treat, especially during the summer. But today I opted for this warm turmeric, banana + buckwheat smoothie bowl instead.

It’s still a bit chilly at the moment so I actually prefer someting warm to have for breakfast in the winter time and early spring. But who saids that smoothie bowls can only be made with frozen fruit?

The main purpose of the addition of frozen fruit is to thicken the smoothie so the toppings won’t sink to the bottom. So to make a warmer version, you simply need to thicken your smoothie a bit more than usual.

To achieve the desired consistency, I’ve added buckwheat groats. Buckwheat thickens the smoothie, making it really creamy and as a plus, it makes the bowl more filling.

I’ve also used some plant based milk that I warmed up a bit on a stove, to make the smoothie warm instead of cold.

The addition of warm spices, such as cinnamon , turmeric and black pepper make it super comforting. The turmeric also adds an extra nutrient boost to the smoothie. It has strong anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which we can defenitely use during the colder months, to keep flu and colds at bay.

Warm turmeric, banana + buckwheat smoothie bowl ingredients

For this simple recipe you’ll need the following ingredients:

• buckwheat groats or oats
• some plant based milk
• banana
• spices: turmeric, black pepper + cinnamon
• toppings: mandarin, dried mulberries + hemp seeds or: any toppings you prefer

How does this warm turmeric, banana + buckwheat smoothie taste?

This smoothie bowl is not super hot, but rather warm. It tastes like a cross between a smoothie and a porridge, with a super smooth and creamy consistency.

How to make this warm smoothie bowl?

Simply heat the plant based milk on a stove until hot, but don’t let it come to a boil, because we still need to add it to the blender. Be careful while pooring the hot milk to your blender, otherwise it could lead to dangerous situations.

Then, add to the blender with the rest of the ingredients ( minus the toppings). Poor in a bowl and add the toppings. Enjoy warm as a comforting breakfast.

Topping suggestions

I’ve added some mandarin slices as a topping, along with dried mulberries and some hemp seeds. But you can add any topping that you like. Think of apple slices, mango, blueberries, orange slices, passion fruit, pears, etcetera. Anything goes.

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