The base of this protein bowl is banana nice cream. Not only does it look vibrant and fun, but its is super creamy and delicious! This refreshing frozen treat stars blue spirulina, a super healthy algae considered to be a superfood to give a pretty vibrant blue effect.
Blue Spirulina is the magic ingredient that makes any food look Instagramable (#trendy). This intense deep blue pigment is known as phycocyanin and is extracted from spirulina, a well-known antioxidant superfood. It is freeze dried to preserve its natural colour and nutrients. You can get creative and add this beautiful nature product to literally anything for a heavenly nutritional boost and some epic blue instaworthy pictures!
You can add blue spirulina to water, juices, smoothies, breakfast food, baked food, sweets, yoghurts, cereals or any other foods. For light blue shades, use just a pinch and for amore brilliant blue, use up to the full teaspoon. In this recipe its been added to nice cream for a stunning blue effect. What is Nice Cream you may be saying to yourself?
Nice cream is a sugar-free dessert made by blitzing pieces of frozen fruit in a food processor or high-speed blender. It’s called ‘nice cream’ rather than ice cream, just to differentiate the two. Nice cream is a super easy, take on traditional ice cream, yet made very differently. You don’t need one of those special ice cream churning machines, you simply use frozen bananas, a splash of milk and some flavourings – that’s it! It tastes like ice-cream and it is so damn good! This is definitely one for the recipe bible. You will be in awe of the creamy, fruitful deliciousness before your spoon even begins to melt into the bowl.
It sounds too good to be true doesn’t it? Ice-cream just out of bananas – yeah right! About this little concoction, I cannot hold back. It IS amazing. You will need to keep going back and trying it and saying– that can’t be right. Add some favorite toppings and you have yourself a stunning looking, healthy smoothie bowl – creamy and decadent bursting with flavor. It sure is a good way of incorporating more good stuff into your diet.
This recipe is like a piece of art to look at…plus its just oh so healthy and rejuvenating! You can satisfy an ice cream craving guilt-free with this “nice cream“! Seems so simple, that it feels like you are cheating a bit…but to be honest – it’s delectable stuff. And let’s face it, why make it complicated when something this simple can taste insanely delightful!
Perhaps you have seen photos of vibrant blue smoothie bowls in your Instagram feed and wondered, “What is it that gives them that hue?” In this instance, the answer is blue spirulina – a fresh water blue-green algae that’s been harvested from lakes for thousands of years. About 60 percent protein by weight, blue spirulina is richer in beta-carotene than carrots and has an abundance of nutrients, including vitamin K and iron.
Research suggests that a daily dose of spirulina can help improve brain function and digestion, lower serum (total blood) cholesterol, reduce inflammation and neutralizes free radicals that cause premature signs of aging. and more.
Blue Spirulina, a well-known antioxidant superfood, is the magic ingredient that makes any food look Instagramable (#trendy). This intense deep blue pigment is known as phycocyanin and is extracted from spirulina (blue-green algae). It is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, iron, carotenoids and antioxidants and helps protect cells from damage. It is freeze dried to preserve its natural colour and nutrients.
Its known to have high nutritional value and boosts the immune system, increases metabolism and improves digestion! Contains an abundance of B vitamins which can enhance energy levels.
Who knew algae could be so wonderful?
Begin your day with a bright blue smoothie bowl to build the immune system and boost energy by adding a spoonful of Blue Spirulina powder to your smoothie bowl. Dive into nature’s finest touch to enhance and improve your everyday nutrient intake from a gorgeous blue smoothie bowl!
This recipe is for one. All for you. No need to share!
Blue Spirulina Banana Smoothie Bowl For One
Ingredients
- 1 banana, sliced, frozen
- 1/4 cup almond or coconut milk
- 1 scoop protein or collagen peptides powder
- 1 teaspoon blue spirulina powder
- 1 date
Toppings Optional
- Coconut, shredded
- Fresh fruit or berries
- Chopped nuts
- Seeds like hemp, chia or sunflower
Instructions
- Place frozen banana, milk, protein powder, blue spirulina powder and date in blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add more milk if needed to get things moving (less milk will result in a thicker smoothie bowl).Pour into a bowl and add desired toppings and serve immediately.The toppings take this smoothie bowl to a whole new level of nutrition. Fresh or freeze dried fruit, nuts or nut butter are a great source of healthy fats. Seeds are full of fiber and contain many important vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.Change it up each time for an always-fresh take on breakfast.
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