Elixir Sips: Green Glow & Go Bowl

Happy Foodie Friday everyone. This weeks recipe is the perfect go to for a nutrient rich breakfast or post-workout nourishment. Smoothie bowls are perfect for creating thick and creamy dessert like dishes full of protein, vitamins, minerals, good fats and fibre.

A great way of adding an extra zing to your smoothie bowl is replacing filtered water or nut milk with a cold pressed juice. This is great because your not only getting the benefits of drinking raw juice, you are also not missing out on all the healthy fats and fibre. It is really important to start the day with a nutritionally balanced breakfast.

Our dear friends at PUREARTH are the creators of one of our favourite green juices, which we were really excited to use in this recipe! Here's our little way of saying how HARD CORE it is:

Healthy skin cells

Alkalising

Rich in Chlorophyll

Detoxing

Cleansing

Organic

Replenishing

Energising

Ingredients

250ml cold pressed juice - we used Purearth You Make My Greens Come True

(cucumber, spinach, chard, apple, kale, fennel, lemon, parsley)

1 small juicy juicy mango - or 1/2 a large one.

1 handful watercress

1 tablespoon chia seeds

1 teaspoon spirulina

1/2 teaspoon MSM powder - you can find good quality from Solgar and Kiki Health

1 small avocado - or 1/2 a large one

1 tablespoon raw sprouted brown rice protein powder - We used Pulsin

Sprinkling of hemp seeds and goji berries.

makes 1 glow and go smoothie bowl

Prep

You need a good high speed blender, We used a Nutri bullet.

How we did it

1. Simply pop all the ingredients into the blender, adding the juice last.

2. Blend away and pour into your favourite bowl and sprinkle your extras on.

3. ENJOY!

ELIXIR TIP: You can sprinkle any nuts and seeds on your smoothie bowl or even a drizzle of almond butter for even more deliciousness.

THE BEAUTY IN THE BOWL.

Now there is a reason why we named this the Glow & Go bowl, it is packed with the most skin loving superfoods and here is what they do.

AVOCADO is a real beauty fruit which is loaded with healthy fats and Vitamin E, which is essential for keeping skin smooth and hydrated! It is also a great protein source and aids digestion.

SPIRULINA is an amazing vegan source of protein and B vitamins, including B12. Protein is essential for maintaining healthy muscle mass and B12 is an amazing energy booster.

MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), is a youth promoting organic mineral sulphur! MSM accelerates healing, strengthens hair and nails and improves skin health, complexion and flexibility as it helps rebuild collagen and cartilage!

CHIA SEEDS are extremely rich in Omega-3 alpha-linolenic fatty acid which is like a drink for your hair, skin and nails! Chia seeds are full of fibre keeping you fuller for longer.

MANGO the wonderful tropical alkaline fruit! They are a delicious source of Vitamins A, C, and E promoting new cell renewal for a radiant complexion!

WATERCRESS is refreshing, purifying and contains Vitamin A, Vitamin C Calcium and Iron. Iron is really important for our blood and circulation.

HEMP SEEDS are a complete protein, high in fibre, Vitmain E, Omegas, antioxidants and Magnesium. All of which contribute to brain health, skin health and fighting inflammation.

GOJI BERRIES the little detox berries, bursting with amino acids, B vitamins, beta-carotene, antioxidants and Vitamin C. These nutrients promote youthful skin, supports the immune system and enhances vision.

The great thing about these ingredients are that they are all gluten free, dairy free and refined sugar free. The smoothie is naturally sweet from the juice and mango! However, if you have a super sweet tooth then do add a squeeze of honey or a spoon of stevia!

Happy smoothie bowl making!

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