It was a holiday, filled.
How was yours? I hope it was all that you dreamed for.
With the kids home, we hung…a lot. Cooked a lot. Laughed a lot. Wore pajamas a lot (a lot). And we wouldn’t change a thing. Dreamy.
I’d say we took our job seriously – being with and filling up on everything the week had to offer.
And now, we’re ready for the next. Ready to walk some. Eat some. Hydrate some. Dance some. Enjoy the view some. Sing some. Write some. Read some. Reflect some. Date some. Color some (Have you seen these?). All the while collecting new memories to share.
Do you love the clean slate feeling of a new year as much as I do? It’s not so much about resolutions but the light hopeful feeling that comes with the first day. It’s pretty powerful.
So I’ve been wanting to share a recipe using blood oranges since last March but the North End had another plan for me. Which was fine. But I’ve had to wait all these months. With these blood oranges in season now, the calendar required that I be patient. But you know what they say…
Good things come to those who wait. They certainly do.
This slightly sweet, mostly tart, fresh and bright smoothie bowl is perfect for this time of year. And who can resist that color?
I love a breakfast that’s all about throwing things in a blender and coming out with meals like this Blood Orange & Raspberry Smoothie Bowl, Tropical Smoothie or Autumn Acai Bowls.
With fresh fruit, a little crunch, health boosters and natural sweetener, if you haven’t jumped on the smoothie bowl bandwagon…it just might be time.
Buon Appetito!
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Blood Orange & Raspberry Smoothie Bowl
- Category: Breakfast
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups yogurt
- 3 small blood oranges, peeled
- 1 cup frozen raspberries, divided
- 1 banana
- 1 – 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 3 – 5 ice cubes
- 1/2 cup dried coconut flakes
- 1/3 cup chia seeds
Instructions
- Blend yogurt, oranges, 1/2 cup raspberries, banana, honey, vanilla and ice until smooth.
- Transfer to a bowl and top with coconut, chia seeds and raspberries.
- Enjoy.
Ciao!
This is just GORGEOUS!!
Thank you so much, Zainab! 🙂
I love that we’re both starting the New Year off with a smoothie bowl! I saw this on Instagram so I put blood oranges on my shopping list, but for some reason we don’t have them yet, so I’ll have to wait a little longer to make this!
I was thinking that very same thing when I saw your gorgeous smoothie on Insta! I need to try that STAT! Good luck with your orange hunt! Happy New Year!
Happy New Year Annie! So glad you had a wonderful holiday with your family. Blood oranges are a favorite of mine and so happy to see them in your gorgeous smoothie bowl. I gotta jump on the smoothie bowl and smoothie bandwagons because everyone is doing these healthy recipes except me! Oops, my bad! Oh well, I’ll just make it easy on myself and make your yummy recipe instead 🙂
Oh no – you keep doing what you’re doing! Thanks for your kind words, my dear! Happy New Year! xo
I’m off to hunt for blood oranges! This smoothie bowl looks like the perfect breakfast – so yummy and refreshing 🙂
Refreshing all the way! Hope you have luck finding oranges!! Thanks, dear! 🙂
What a heartwarming post. HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Wishing you and your family the best in 2016.
I absolutely love love the simple but one of my favorite ways to enjoy with kids. We were 90% in pajamas, hot chocolate, laughs and lots of movies.
This is definitely a lovely healthy bowl, a great way to start off the year.
Loving the coloring book, I just got some doodling books and we all love it.
So glad to have met you in 2015 my dear. Hugs.
xoxo
As I began reading your comment I was thinking to myself, I’m so glad I met Asha this year! So happy you had a sweet holiday with your family! Happy New Year, sweets! xoxo
Beautiful post, Annie! It sounds like you had a great holiday (I’m loving the adult coloring books right now too!) This smoothie bowl looks amazing and sounds so refreshing, Those blood oranges are gorgeous, as is your photography! Excited to see what else you have planned in the new year.
Thank you, friend! I can’t resist blood oranges when I see them! So beautiful and delish! Happy New Year, Michelle!
Happy New Year, Annie! So glad you had a nice holiday! 🙂 This smoothie is the perfect way to a healthy start! I love the blood oranges in here! So so pretty!
Happy New Year, friend! Nothing like a beautiful smoothie to start the year! 🙂
Happy New Year! It’s totally a party look dish.I always love colors and your dish is just gorgeous with beautiful colors! I am going to surprise my husband with this gorgeous bowl!
Happy New Year! That’s wonderful! Such a sweet gesture for your hubby!
Beautiful pictures, mama!
…and I loved re-reading the focaccia post! I think you’re due for another North End visit very soon.
xo.
Thanks, Sweeta…and thanks to YOU! You know what, every once in a while I go back and read old posts, and I have to say, that’s one of my favorites…love you.
Happy New Year, Annie! My goodness you know how to start out with a bang and some fireworks! This is one beautiful bowl and your photos of all that fruit are heavenly!
Thanks, Rachelle! I’m all in!! Thanks for your kind words, my friend! 🙂
This bowl looks amazing- stunning photos, I love blood oranges!
Thanks, friend! I love them, too! 🙂
Happy New Year, Annie! Sounds like you and your family had a wonderful holiday! The last of our guests left today and I’m exhausted! 🙂 This smoothie bowl looks like just what I need to relax and re-energize.
Happy New Year, Kathleen! Wowza! You are ready for a charge…I bet you had a great holiday!
Glad you had such a lovely holiday, Annie. I’m with you about the new year – a great way to pick goals to strive for though out the new year. And this smoothie bowl is just gorgeous – what a great color. Do you know I’ve never tried a smoothie bowl! But will have to start with this one!
That is very surprising to me…I think you’d enjoy them, Geraldine! Thanks, dear – I hope your holidays were wonderful! 🙂
Just reading the recipe and looking at the pictures makes me feel healthier!! I do like smoothies and I’ve vowed to drink more this year. Here’s to a healthy year!! Thank you for the inspiration.
I have vowed to as well! It’s smoothie time! Thanks for your sweet words, Marisa! 🙂
This is a really beautiful smoothie bowl. That color is awesome. I love blood orange. I’m definitely craving this now!
It’s a wonderfully refreshing way to begin the day! 🙂
Mmmm, that smoothie bowl is exactly what I need this morning. Sounds like you had my ideal kind of holiday: relaxing and fun! I actually have the Lost Ocean book but haven’t ventured into it yet as I’m working on another one at the moment. I love colouring books!!
We were lucky…it really was an ideal kind of holiday. I hope yours was as well, my friend. So easy to get lost in the coloring…so pretty…Have a great day, Katy! 🙂
So glad you had a wonderful holiday filled with lots of love, fun, fabulous food and pajama time! Sounds pretty perfect to me! I love the New year, so many possibilities and such hope for blessed things to come. Besides I’m figuring 2016 can’t be worse than 2015. Knock on wood. 😉 Looooove these smoothie bowls, Annie!! That color!! The flavor!! Sheer perfection. This is worth waking up for! Pinned! Cheers, my dear! Xo
I’m knocking on wood with you, girlfriend! Smoothie bowls are almost too pretty to eat, aren’t they? But they’re so fresh and filling! Thanks, my dear! xo
Gorgeous, Annie. This is the best the season has to offer!
I’m also happy about the week off in PJs. That was really nice. Now I’m back in tights and heels and it’s not fun. Cuddle time with three kids is much better!
It really is….they’re pretty as jewels, aren’t they? Nothing better than time out of tights and heels and in pj’s and slippers spending sweet time with the family… Love it! 🙂
I still haven’t seen blood oranges around me, but I am so, so excited! This smoothie bowl is the perfect thing to make with them! So pretty 🙂
Keep looking! They are out there, I promise! I’m pretty certain Trader Joe’s has them. Thanks, Sues! 🙂
Sounds like you had a wonderful holiday with your family, Annie! And I love those coloring books! My aunt has one that I saw, and now I’m hooked. Such a fun stress reliever! This smoothie bowl looks absolutely gorgeous. Just what I need to get me back on track after the holidays!
It was a special week, for sure… Aren’t those coloring books beautiful? Who doesn’t love to color?! hahah! Thanks, friend!