Candied Ginger Smoothie Bowl
Ginger and turmeric are the stars of the show, in this Candied Ginger Smoothie Bowl! It’s vegan, fruit-sweetened, and super creamy. You’ll never know the main ingredients are tofu and cauliflower!
Long hailed for their anti-inflammatory benefits, ginger and turmeric give this smoothie bowl a gentle spicy kick. Behind the scenes, are tofu and cauliflower. (I won’t tell if you don’t!) These nutrient-dense ingredients make the creamy base for our spicy friends.
I toss the ginger in the blender with the peel on. The fresh ginger peel will be undetectable after blending. Leaving the peel on also wastes less of this flavorful root, not to mention time digging around all those nooks and crannies with a vegetable peeler or a spoon.
This is a delicious smoothie bowl recipe if you’re looking to add a little spice to your morning routine while enjoying all the health benefits of ginger and turmeric at the same time.
Ingredients for making The Candied Ginger Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients:
8oz (226 grams) of extra firm tofu
2 large ripe bananas
1 ripe pear, cored and quartered
1 cup (124 grams) of cauliflower florets, steamed and frozen
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
½ teaspoon of turmeric
1/8 teaspoon of fine sea salt
1½ ” piece of ginger root, unpeeled and chopped
4 large medjool dates, pitted
Makes 2-3 bowls.
Method for making The Candied Ginger Smoothie Bowl
Steps One-Two:
1. Cauliflower that has been frozen and slightly thawed produces a creamier texture when blended so pop it in the microwave for about 30 seconds or just let it sit on the counter while you gather your other ingredients.
2. Add the tofu, bananas, pear, and cauliflower to a blender container, along with the vanilla turmeric, salt, ginger, and dates.
Step Three:
3. Securely attach the lid to your container and blend until creamy, starting on low speed and working up to medium speed. You may have to stop and scrape down the sides of the container or use the tamper (with a Vitamix) to push the food down and around toward the blade. This will take about a minute or more, depending on what type of blender you are using.
Step Four:
4. Scoop the mildly sweet, spicy mixture which will be the consistency of loose custard, into two bowls and top with fresh raspberries and candied ginger if you like. Blood oranges are also a fun addition when they are available.
Enjoy as a nutrient dense, anti-inflammatory breakfast or a healthy, satisfying dessert!
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Candied Ginger Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cauliflower that has been frozen and slightly thawed produces a creamier texture when blended so pop it in the microwave for about 30 seconds or just let it sit on the counter while you gather your other ingredients.
- Add the tofu, bananas, pear, and cauliflower to a blender container, along with the vanilla turmeric, salt, ginger, and dates.
- Securely attach the lid to your container and blend until creamy, starting at low speed and working up to medium speed. You may have to stop and scrape down the sides of the container or use the tamper (with a Vitamix) to push the food down and around toward the blade. This will take about a minute or more, depending on what type of blender you are using.
- Scoop the mildly sweet, spicy mixture which will be the consistency of loose custard, into two bowls and top with fresh raspberries and candied ginger if you like. Blood oranges are also a fun addition when they are available.
Notes
No need to peel! Fresh ginger peel will be undetectable after blending. Leaving the peel on also wastes less of this flavorful, root not to mention time digging around all those nooks and crannies with a vegetable peeler or a spoon.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
290.03Fat (grams)
4.66Sat. Fat (grams)
0.86Carbs (grams)
58.10Fiber (grams)
8.28Net carbs
49.82Sugar (grams)
40.03Protein (grams)
10.25Sodium (milligrams)
96.81Cholesterol (grams)
0.00Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators.
