Creative smoothie bowl blends purple yam, pistachio, and fruits for an energizing start to your day.
# Ingredient List:
→ Base
01 - 1 small purple yam (ube), peeled and diced
02 - 1 cup frozen bananas, sliced
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt
04 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
05 - 2 tablespoons pistachio paste or shelled pistachios
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
→ Toppings
07 - 1/4 cup fresh berries (blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries)
08 - 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
09 - 2 tablespoons granola (gluten-free if needed)
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios
11 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
12 - Edible flowers or microgreens
# Directions:
01 - Steam or boil the diced purple yam for 8 to 10 minutes until fork-tender, then allow to cool completely before blending.
02 - In a blender, combine the cooled purple yam, frozen bananas, yogurt, almond milk, pistachio paste, and honey or maple syrup.
03 - Blend until mixture is smooth and creamy. If needed, add a splash of almond milk until a thick, spoonable consistency is achieved.
04 - Divide the blended smoothie evenly between two serving bowls.
05 - Top each bowl with arranged fresh berries, kiwi slices, granola, chopped pistachios, coconut flakes, and optional edible flowers or microgreens.
06 - Serve immediately with a spoon for optimal freshness.