The Times may have dubbed the ‘Buddha bowl’ as a trend back in 2016, but judging on the influx in plant-based protein-packed bowls on multiple social platforms and restaurant menus lately, we think it’s fair to say they’ve well and truly secured a place in 2017. Best described as deep-rimmed dishes overflowing with vibrant nutritious and delicious foods — all of which are carefully chosen and positioned so it’s not just your body that reaps its benefits, but you get a good food selfie too. Because if you didn’t photograph it, did it even happen?
You could say Gwyneth Paltrow, Nigella Lawson, Deliciously Ella and Oh She Glows have been partly responsible for leading the ‘Buddha bowl’ bandwagon.
Ella’s been serving her MaE bowls (aka Buddha bowls) for some months now, whilst Gwyneth started regramming her favourite bloggers bowls nearly a year ago. Though, constructing and photographing your ‘Buddha bowl’ isn’t the only art behind the clean-eating trend.