Immune Boosting Smoothie Bowl
Spring is on the horizon and that means smoothie season is back! Oh wait. Smoothie season has been going all year long in this house.
There’s a few things I personally love about smoothies that’s kept me on the smoothie train for quite some time. First, they’re packed with nutrients and are a great way to eat the rainbow while loading up on fruit and veggies. Secondly, they’re easy to meal prep. I like to make a big batch (32oz) which I prep for 2 days (16oz each worth of breakfast that’s already read. Third, they make for a refreshing and hydrating post-workout meal that can easily be taken with you on the go.
I love a good morning routine, but part of making that possible is prepping things in advance — hence where the prepped smoothie comes in. Oftentimes I wake up, sip my lemon water, meditate, drink my matcha, and then after that, I’m out for a run, have to shower, and head off to teach. I’ll take the smoothie with me and sip it on the road, and it’s enough to fill me up but not upset my stomach while teaching if I need to demonstrate yoga poses!
And to be honest, most days my smoothies are in a cup, sipped with a re-usable straw. But on morning’s that I’m home I’ll throw them in a bowl with some of my favorite toppings forcing me to slow down and chew (which can be better for digestion).
So lo and behold, this is one of my favorite smoothie combo’s that’s been on repeat for quite some time. With everything going on right now, I added a little extra kick with ginger and turmeric which are potent ingredients that can support your immune system.
Smoothie Ingredients (makes roughly one 16oz smoothie which can be doubled for meal prep)
Heaping handful baby spinach (or kale)
1/4 avocado
1 inch slice peeled ginger
1/2 tsp turmeric
tiny pinch of pepper
1/3 cup frozen mango (or frozen pineapple)
1/3 cup frozen cauliflower
1 cup coconut water (or nut mylk)
1 tsp flax oil
2 scoops collagen peptides or protein of choice
1/3 tsp ashwagandha (optional adaptogen that supports stress, anxiety, and immunity)
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in blend in high speed blender until smooth. Add your favorite toppings (mine is topped with coconut chips, bee pollen, and rose petals)