Buddah Bowls: WHat you need to know

Buddah Bowls aka hippie bowls, grain bowls, nourish bowls  were a huge hit in 2019 and no doubt they'll be a huge hit in 2020 too. 
What are they made of?
The great thing is they don't have an exact recipe, buddah bowls can all be quite different but they are typically made of various greens, raw or roasted veggies, beans, and a healthy grain like quinoa or brown rice. Sometimes they also include toppings like nuts, seeds and dressings for added texture and flavor.
If you're meal prepping for the week as long as the dressing is on the side these bowls would be a great option!
They pack a good amount of healthy calories in a little bowl but can also be expensive and add extra calories if you're eating out. 

We found a few examples from restaurants to compare:
Panera Bread offers a few types of grain bowls. This bowl is their most popular 
Mediterranean Bowl
Calories: 740
Fat: 35g
Sodium:1340
Carbs: 82g
Fiber: 13g
Protein: 31g

Chipotle also got on the band wagon and offers a burrito bowl:
Calories: 660
Fat: 23g
Sodium: 1845g
Carbs: 68g
Fiber: 18.5g
Protein: 51g 

Sweet Green has some great options, but they're also on the more expensive side. Here is their popular Harvest Bowl:
Calories: 705 
FatL 38g
Sodium:905g
Carbs: 57g
Fiber: 9g
Protein: 39g
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So... how do you put one of these together?
We found this to be very helpful. It can be very easy to overfill your bowl, especially if you're a big fan of fats or carbs. Don't worry about being too exact on the percentages. This picture just gives good ideas of about how much and also offers a few options in each category. 

We've made a few recipes that you can find at the bottom of the page.