Printed September 1, 2026
Soylent Green Smoothie Bowl
A dystopian breakfast that's actually delicious and completely plant-based. This vibrant green bowl is everything the 1973 film promised it wasn't.
Ingredients
- 2 frozen bananas
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons spirulina powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- Toppings: sliced kiwi, hemp seeds, coconut flakes, edible flowers
Preparation
In the bleak future of 2022 imagined by the 1973 film Soylent Green, the mysterious green wafers were the solution to overpopulation and food scarcity. While we won't spoil the dark twist, our version is transparently plant-based and shockingly nutritious—a breakfast bowl that actually lives up to the promise of sustainable eating.
Instructions
- Add the spinach and coconut milk to your blender first—this helps the greens break down more easily.
- Add frozen bananas, mango, avocado, spirulina, matcha, and chia seeds.
- Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes. The mixture should be thick enough to eat with a spoon.
- Pour into a wide bowl.
- Arrange your toppings in artistic sections: fan the kiwi slices on one side, sprinkle hemp seeds in a line, add coconut flakes, and finish with edible flowers for beauty.
The spirulina and matcha give this bowl its distinctive green color while providing a powerful nutritional punch. The irony of creating a delicious, life-affirming meal from a cautionary tale isn't lost on us—this is proof that a sustainable future can be both ethical and delicious.
