Why make a wheatgrass smoothie bowl?
- Thick and spoonable, like soft serve.
- Sweet from fruit, with a fresh green flavour.
- Easy to customize with toppings.
How to grow wheatgrass
- Soak wheat berries for 8 to 12 hours.
- Sprout them for about a day until tiny roots appear.
- Spread on a tray of moist soil, cover for 2 days, then give light.
- Cut at 7 to 10 days, when the grass is 6 to 8 inches tall.
See the wheatgrass seed guide.
Wheatgrass smoothie tips
- Liquid first, then greens, then frozen fruit.
- Freeze bananas ripe for the sweetest bowls.
- Use a tamper to keep it thick without extra liquid.
What the evidence says
Wheatgrass is a nutritious green, but many health claims made for it haven't been proven in good studies.1 Enjoy it as part of a varied diet.
More green smoothies: microgreens smoothie recipes.
Wheatgrass Smoothie Bowl With Fresh Fruit
Vegan · American
Ingredients
Smoothie bowl
- ¼ cup (about 10 g) fresh wheatgrass, snipped
- 2 frozen bananas
- 1 cup (150 g) frozen mango
- 1 cup (30 g) baby spinach
- ½ cup (120 ml) coconut water or plant milk
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Toppings
- Fresh berries, sliced kiwi and banana
- ¼ cup (30 g) granola
- 1 tbsp chia or hemp seeds
- 1 tbsp coconut flakes
Method
- Snip the wheatgrass into short pieces.
- Add the liquid, wheatgrass and spinach to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Add the frozen fruit. Blend on low, using the tamper, until thick and creamy. Add a splash more liquid only if needed.
- Spoon into bowls and add the toppings. Eat right away.
Notes
- Drinkable version: use 1½ cups (360 ml) liquid for a wheatgrass smoothie.
- Start small: wheatgrass is strong. Begin with 2 tbsp and add more as you like.
- Fibrous blades: a high-speed blender works best; otherwise, juice the wheatgrass first.
Seeds in this article
Frequently asked questions
What does wheatgrass taste like in a smoothie?
Fresh, grassy and slightly sweet. Banana and mango mask most of the grassy flavour.
Can I use wheatgrass powder?
Yes. Use about 1 teaspoon of powder instead of fresh wheatgrass.
How do I grow wheatgrass?
Soak wheat berries for 8 to 12 hours, sprout them for a day, then sow them on soil. Cut the grass at 7 to 10 days when it's 6 to 8 inches tall.
Is wheatgrass gluten-free?
The grass blades don't contain gluten, but seeds can get mixed in. People with celiac disease should ask their doctor and choose certified gluten-free products.
Written by Michael
A passionate sprouting professional sharing practical tips for growing sprouts and microgreens at home. More about Michael
Sources
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Wheat grass (About Herbs). Link
