Creamy Orange Food Smoothie Bowl
This smoothie bowl is light, fluffy, and creamy with balanced sweetness. Packed with 32g of protein and 9g of fiber, it’s a filling, nutrient-dense meal that supports your body’s healing process. Topped with crunchy pecans, chewy dried apricots, and juicy blueberries, it’s a texture lover’s dream!
Equipment
- Ninja creami machine + 1 ninja creami container pint or High Powered Blender like a Vitamix
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup frozen cooked sweet potato or frozen pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup frozen cauliflower rice cooked and frozen for easier digestion
- 1/2 cup frozen peaches
- 1/3 cup frozen papaya or mango
- 1/2 cup almond milk or Fairlife milk, or orange juice for a citrus boost.
- 1 scoop vegan vanilla protein powder or your preferred vanilla or unsweetened protein powder
Toppings
- Chopped or sliced peaches fresh or partially defrosted frozen
- 1/4 cup blueberries or raspberries, banana, or your favorite fresh fruit
- 2 dried apricots chopped (or dried mango)
- 1 –2 tbsp chopped pecans or your favorite nut or seed
- 1 tsp chia seeds or ground flaxseed/hemp seeds for omega-3s and fiber
Optional Toppings
- Orange slices shredded coconut, persimmon, banana slices, or extra berries.
Instructions
- Add sweet potato, cauliflower rice, peaches, papaya, almond milk, and protein powder to a Ninja Creami container or high-powered blender. Blend until smooth, adding more liquid (1–2 tbsp at a time) for your desired consistency. (Blenders may need slightly more liquid than a Ninja Creami.)
- Pour into a bowl and arrange toppings for a mix of crunchy, chewy, and juicy textures.
- For extra sweetness, drizzle with honey or maple syrup, use sweetened protein powder, or swap almond milk for orange juice for a zesty, healing kick.
Notes
Pro Tip: Stock your freezer with prepped fruits and veggies (like cooked sweet potato or cauliflower rice) for quick smoothie bowls—no overnight prep required!
Sweetness: This smoothie bowl is lightly sweetened by fruit and veggies and the vanilla protein. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired with maple syrup, honey or monk fruit if protein is not used.
Blender Option: If using blender, you may need to add more liquid
Pro Serving Tip: While you are prepping ingredients, place your bowl in the freezer to chill to keep your bowl frozen longer