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Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie Bowl

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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

  1. Chia seeds and avocado will thicken the smoothie. Wait 15 minutes for the chia seeds to expand before deciding how much ice to add.
  2. 1 tablespoon of raw apple cider vinegar in the smoothie adds pizzaz and probiotics.