Smoothie Bowls are totally my breakfast jam as of late! I’ve been drinking smoothies for so many years, and sometimes you just need a change! Enter the smoothie bowl, it makes you feel like you are actually eating a meal versus slurping down a beverage.
It forces you to slow down and use a spoon to get up every last ounce of goodness in the bowl! Now, I still “drink” my fair share of smoothies but when I’m looking for a little something extra, this is it!
The beautiful color of this smoothie bowl below comes from Blue Spirulina powder which packs a nutritional punch and colors the filling to a stunning blue hue. Perhaps you have seen photos of vibrant blue smoothie bowls in your Instagram feed and wondered, “What is it that gives them that hue?”
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.
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 it 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 a more brilliant blue, use up to the full teaspoon or more.
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?
These stunning looking, smoothie bowl is creamy and decadent bursting with flavor and full of healthy fats. 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 too…plus its just oh so healthy and rejuvenating! What a dreamy treat.
Blue-t-ful Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 banana, sliced, frozen
- 1 cup blueberries, frozen
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 scoops protein or collagen powder
- 1 tablespoon blue spirulina powder
Toppings - Optional
- Fresh fruit or berries
- Coconut flakes
- Granola
- Chopped nuts
- Seeds like hemp, pumpkin or sunflower
- Drizzle nut butter
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in high-speed blender and process until smooth and creamy.Top with your favorite ingredients! I used berries, sliced bananas, coconut flakes and some chocolate granola.
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