I recently shared my thoughts on Instagram about How to Eat with One Hand by Christine Flynn and Emma Knight, and I loved how different it felt from a traditional cookbook. It is not only a cookbook, and it is not only a parenting book either. For me, it sits beautifully in the middle, with parenting tips, real stories, and easy recipes that fit into the many stages of motherhood, from pregnancy to busy family meals.
One recipe I was especially excited to share is this Cold Fruits Smoothie Bowl. It is light, cooling, simple to make, and exactly the kind of summer comfort food I reach for when I want something refreshing but still nourishing.
Inside the book, I found healthy and easy meals, playdough ideas, bath bomb recipes, sauces, birthday cakes, and so many kitchen activities that can help keep kids busy while making the whole family smile. I also appreciate the relaxed approach, because it fits so well into my busy modern mama schedule.
If you are looking for things to do in Toronto this summer, I also recommend checking out my guide to Toronto’s best summer spots for travelling with kids.
I am happy to share this easy, comforting, summery recipe with you. Enjoy it cold, add your favourite toppings, and make it your own.
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Cold Fruits Smoothie Bowl
Summer comfort food to help me feel light and cool.
Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana, roughly chopped. If my cold fruit craving comes on when I do not have bananas in the freezer, I use a room-temperature banana instead and add 1/2 cup (125 mL) ice cubes to the blender with the rest of the ingredients before blending. The texture will not be quite as creamy, but it will still be delicious.
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) frozen raspberries, optional
- Handful of kale or spinach, optional
- 1 tbsp rolled oats
- 1 tbsp almond butter or nut butter of choice
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (250 mL) Vanilla Almond Milk or nut or oat milk of choice, plus more if needed
Toppings
- Handful of Really Crunchy Granola
- Frozen berries
- Pumpkin seeds, hemp hearts and/or unsweetened shredded coconut
- Drizzle of melted nut butter and/or Raspberry Chia Jam
Instructions
- To make the smoothie bowl, I place all ingredients, except the toppings, in a blender.
- I blend on low until loosely combined, then blend on high until smooth, about 30 to 45 seconds.
- If the ingredients are not blending properly, I turn off the blender, stir the mixture with a rubber spatula, and add another 1/4 cup (75 mL) almond milk or water. Then I blend again.
- I transfer the smoothie to a wide bowl, add my desired toppings, and serve it immediately.
Notes
Recipe by Christine Flynn and Emma Knight, from How to Eat with One Hand.
Credit: Excerpted from How to Eat with One Hand. Copyright © 2020 by Christine Flynn and Emma Knight. Photography by Suechand Beck. Published by Penguin Canada, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved.
Inspired by this post on Toronto New Mom Blog.
