Lauren Gaskill

Encouraging women to live in faith and joy

Purple Power Smoothie Bowls

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Turn breakfast into a protein-packed work of art with these creamy, dreamy and healthy Purple Power Smoothie Bowls — ready in just a few minutes!

Purple Power Smoothie Bowls | Making Life Sweet with Lauren Gaskill

I ran across the apartment like a giddy schoolgirl, shouting to my husband, “Look! Look! Look at how pretty they are!” In my hands were two servings of these purple power smoothie bowls, which I’d spent the last hour making, decorating and photographing. “I wondered what you were doing over there,” my husband said jokingly. I looked at the clock, unaware I’d spent an hour developing and capturing this recipe. Somewhere between the actual making and styling of the smoothie bowls, I lost track of time.

Time is irrelevant when you’re living in the moment and doing something you love.

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No one was paying me to make this recipe. There was no deadline or project guidelines. For the first time in a long time, it was just me and the food, and I was loving every minute of it. Do you have a hobby that feels like that for you? What brings you joy? What makes you lose track of time and truly live in the moment?

I have a theory, and it’s that we as a culture spend too much time looking at the clock just waiting for time to pass. We spend our workdays waiting for 5 p.m. to roll around. We spend our work weeks waiting for Friday night. We spend our weekends waiting for the rat race to start all over again. Instead of living in the moment and being present, we’re always looking ahead. Always thinking about what’s next.

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I wonder what would happen if we chose to invest ourselves in every minute of every day the way I invested myself into making these smoothie bowls. Maybe you’re not working your dream job. Maybe you’re not exactly where you want to be right now. But God has you there for a reason, and there’s beauty to unearth wherever you are.

“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart.” Ecclesiastes 3:11 NIV

The reality of blogging is I don’t always love every single post I do. Sometimes it’s really hard work. Sometimes it can feel routine and I’m not always present in the process. But let me tell you — When I am present and I choose to see the work as a beautiful adventure rather than a stressful thing to check off the to-do list, I enjoy every minute of it. I think the same can be said for anything we do in this life.

Purple Power Smoothie Bowls

I’m super excited to share these nourishing purple smoothie bowls with you this morning — not just because they are beautiful, but because they are also my new favorite breakfast. Smoothie bowls started trending in the foodie community a few years ago, but I was reluctant to jump on board. After making my own at home, however, it’s full steam ahead. And I don’t think I’m ever going to get off the train!

I may have spent an hour getting the recipe to taste and look just right, but in reality you can make these in less than 10 minutes. Plus they keep in the fridge or freezer for future use. So go ahead, make a triple batch! You know you want to. 😉

Purple Power Smoothie Bowls
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 2 bananas, previously sliced and frozen
  • 3/4 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup blackberries
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
  • 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt (I use soy or coconut yogurt)
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 cup rolled oats
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  • [b]Topping ideas:[/b]
  • Granola
  • Fresh berries
  • Edible flowers
  • Nuts
  • Shredded coconut
Instructions
  1. Place all smoothie ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and blend until creamy and smooth. Add more almond milk (or water) to thin if desired.
  2. Divide between serving bowls and top with whatever toppings you’d like!
  3. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days. Freeze for up to a month.

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  4. Dana says

    This looks so yummy, Lauren. Can’t wait to try it out! What kind of yogurt would you suggest, if I’m starting to stay away from dairy? If I also need to stay away from nuts, could I use coconut milk?

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  6. Kayla @ Blondes Have More Run says

    I am totally too invested in time. I’m working more and more on just relaxing and living in the moment. Cooking/baking and blogging both allow me to get lost in what I’m doing and forget about time for a moment. I agree that as a culture we are too focused on time. We are always rushing and thinking bout the next thing we have to do.

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    • Lauren Gaskill says

      That’s awesome, Kayla! I couldn’t agree more. We spend a great deal of our lives wishing for it to be tonight, tomorrow or next month, etc. But there is beauty in the here and now! Blessings to you and thanks for stopping by!

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  11. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    I completely agree that “Time is irrelevant when you’re living in the moment and doing something you love.” It’s even more irrelevant if you hand me one of these beautiful bowls, I’d forgive you if you took the entire day making this. 😉 These are absolutely gorgeous, Lauren!! And they sound like they taste even better, dear. These smoothie bowls are definitely a fabulous way to start the day! Cheers, friend! xo

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  13. Betsy de Cruz says

    Totally awesome smoothie bowls! The photos are beautiful, and so is the little life lesson about enjoying the moment. I need to do that more, lose track of time and enjoy the moment.

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