Berry smoothie bowl

So naturally we hated them.

We're one of those people who hate trends, be it a food trend, technology, fashion – we just don’t understand why a cult like that is needed. Our philosophy is:

• for food – eat what’s healthy and tastes good
• for technology – use what works for you best
• for fashion – wear what makes you look good

When we see something exploding – we start not liking it. This happened with chia seeds and quinoa and it’s still true for us for kale, spirulina, matcha, cauliflower sauces and all those other bowls that are in right now.

So yeah, we hated smoothie bowls. They did look pretty. But did they look tasty? Not – to us they looked like someone put a lot of effort to assemble something that would taste like nothing. On top the vivid image of us slurping a smoothie like a 90 year old did not seem appealing.

Then last week it was hot and we needed something satisfying, but also healthy to cool off. A week back we had made a frozen banana ice cream (another thing everyone’s crazy about and that we've hated on for years, without even trying it) – it turned out to be exactly what we thought it would be – gross. We didn’t have a choice but to make a smoothie bowl now. Luckily we had also some of our now beloved chia seeds soaked overnight. Pair that with berries and banana and change your perspective.

We must say – we're glad we made that smoothie bowl. It’s notable: it’s cooling, satisfying, sweet enough and just solid for summer. We can’t believe how healthy this fast, simple and refreshing recipe is. We now understand why everyone loves smoothie bowls – not overrated after all. We slurped away and was not ashamed at all. With some peanut butter in it, life can’t get better.

Hope you decide to make this smoothie bowl (or another one) and see for yourself if it is a good choice for you as well.