Winter Glow Bowl 🥗

When the days get dark at 4pm and all you want is something warm, bright, and nourishing… this bowl delivers. The Winter Glow Bowl pulls together everything that tastes best in December: lemony kale, caramelized sweet potato, crispy roasted Brussels sprouts, juicy apples, sweet-tart dried cranberries, creamy avocado, and the simplest lemon Dijon drizzle that ties it all together.

It’s the kind of bowl that feels equal parts wholesome + comforting — perfect for a cozy lunch, and easily upgraded to a hearty dinner with quinoa and crispy chickpeas. Every bite hits a different note: sweet, savory, crunchy, creamy, bright. Total cold-weather mood booster.

Ingredients

For the Bowl

• 2 cups chopped kale

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Juice of ½ lemon

• Pinch of salt

• 1 cup roasted Brussels sprouts, halved

• 1 small sweet potato, roasted & cubed

• ½ apple, diced

• 2 tbsp dried cranberries

• ½ avocado, sliced

Lemon Dijon Dressing

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp maple syrup (optional, but recommended)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Prep the kale: Toss the kale with olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until it softens and turns bright green.

2. Roast the vegetables: Roast Brussels sprouts and sweet potato at 425°F for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and caramelized.

3. Assemble the bowl: Add kale to your bowl, then top with roasted Brussels, sweet potato, diced apples, dried cranberries, and avocado.

4. Dress it up: Whisk together the lemon Dijon dressing and drizzle over top.

5. Finish: Add flaky salt, cracked black pepper, or a sprinkle of nuts/seeds if desired.

💡 Make It a Meal

This bowl is perfect for lunch, but you can make it heartier for dinner by adding:

• Fluffy quinoa

• Crispy roasted chickpeas

• A handful of toasted pecans or pumpkin seeds

It becomes a full, cozy, satisfying meal that still feels light and bright.

🧡 Why You’ll Love It

• Uses peak December ingredients

• Naturally plant-based

• Sweet + savory balance

• Meal-prep friendly

• Bright, cozy, and totally satisfying

If you’re craving something nourishing but still full of color and crunch this time of year, the Winter Glow Bowl will be in your weekly rotation in no time. It’s simple, wholesome, and exactly the kind of bowl that brings a little brightness to cold winter days.

Let me know what you add to yours — quinoa, crispy chickpeas, pecans… or nothing at all because it’s already perfect ✨🥗