Smoothie bowls are all the rage because they’re delicious, versatile and oh-so-healthy! Start with smoothie base in a bowl, then top it with several yummy toppings for a delicious, filling meal or snack.
This smoothie bowl is full of antioxidants and healthy fats that lessen inflammation. Who knew healthy could taste good too? Enjoy!
Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
Smoothie Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries (or berry mix of choice)
- 1 small banana (or half of a large banana)
- 1 cup tightly-packed raw spinach (can substitute baby kale)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- 1/2 inch raw ginger root
- 1/3 avocado
- 1 scoop protein powder of choice (collagen, whey, pea/rice)
- 1 tsp raw honey (optional)
- Ice cubes to thicken
Topping Choices
- Coconut flakes
- Hemp seeds
- Cacao nibs
- Chopped nuts
- Fresh sliced fruit (berries, mango, kiwi, apples, banana)
- Almond, cashew or peanut butter
- Gluten free granola
- Full-fat plain Greek yogurt (or dairy free yogurt)
Instructions
- Put all smoothie ingredients except ice in a blender and blend until smooth. Let sit for 15 minutes, then briefly blend again.
- Add ice cubes as desired to thicken the smoothie.
- Pour smoothie into bowls.
- Add desired toppings.
- Mix in toppings and eat!
Notes
- Chia seeds and avocado will thicken the smoothie. Wait 15 minutes for the chia seeds to expand before deciding how much ice to add.
- 1 tablespoon of raw apple cider vinegar in the smoothie adds pizzaz and probiotics.
