Emerald Green Power Smoothie Bowl

1.Prepare the lettuce by thoroughly washing and drying the leaves. Ensure the lettuce is relatively dry to prevent an overly watery smoothie.

2.Combine the romaine lettuce, frozen banana slices, frozen mixed berries, almond milk, chia seeds, lime juice, and sea salt into a high-powered blender.

3.Start blending on low speed, gradually increasing to high. Use the tamper tool if necessary to push the ingredients down toward the blades, blending until the mixture is completely smooth and very thick, resembling soft-serve ice cream.

4.If the mixture is too thick to blend, add almond milk one tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached. The goal is a very dense bowl consistency, not a drinkable smoothie.

5.Spoon the thick smoothie base immediately into a chilled bowl.

6.Artfully arrange the toppings over the surface of the smoothie bowl: sprinkle with sliced almonds, pumpkin seeds, fresh blueberries, and granola (if using).

7.Finish by drizzling the honey or maple syrup evenly over the top just before serving immediately for the best texture.