Many of my clients look to me for ideas on quick, easy and nutritious meals. I love smoothie bowls because they’re easy to make, and a great way to get multiple servings of fruits and veggies in just one bowl. They’re great as a snack, but jam packed with so many nutrients, they can easily substitute a meal. And, since they are easily customizable, they’re great for the whole family to enjoy.
Tip: Hide leafy greens, such as spinach or kale, in your smoothie base to help picky eaters get essential nutrients, fibre and minerals.
Benefits of a few ingredients:
- Beets - Beetroots have been linked to improving poor digestion by exciting the nerves in the intestines and enhancing the body's ability to digest food.
- Bee Pollen - Bee pollen is loaded with a wide variety of antioxidants, among them flavonoids, carotenoids, quercetin, and glutathione. Antioxidants protect your body against potentially harmful molecules called free radicals.
- Coconut Kefir - Coconut kefir contains more beneficial strains and organisms than dairy-based kefir. The probiotics found in this kefir also help restore your good flora which helps fight against pathogens and boosts overall immunity. Safe for those lactose intolerant.
Photographed by: Lauren Cheong
Ingredients:
Directions:
Roughly chop beet.
Add all smoothie base ingredients (except swirl) into a high-powered blender and mix until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary.
Taste the mixture and see if the sweetness is to your liking. If you prefer it to be sweeter, feel free to add a little more fruit.
Pour into bowl.
To create the swirl effect, add a dollop of coconut kefir and move it around with your spoon in a circular direction.
Top with your favourite toppers. I topped mine with banana, strawberries, fig, pumpkin seeds, bee pollen and coconut shavings.
Ingredients
Directions
Roughly chop beet.
Add all smoothie base ingredients (except swirl) into a high-powered blender and mix until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary.
Taste the mixture and see if the sweetness is to your liking. If you prefer it to be sweeter, feel free to add a little more fruit.
Pour into bowl.
To create the swirl effect, add a dollop of coconut kefir and move it around with your spoon in a circular direction.
Top with your favourite toppers. I topped mine with banana, strawberries, fig, pumpkin seeds, bee pollen and coconut shavings.
I’m Elle! A Toronto-based Holistic Nutritionist. I’m a multi-passionate woman, but nutrition and understanding how the body works is really my passion. Through my own personal journey, I have trained my body to heal itself using strategic, natural tools and techniques. Now I’m ready to help others!
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