Summer Vibes, Infernal Heat, and a Smoothie Bowl to the Rescue

A morning run followed by a protein smoothie bowl kicks off the day just right. Headphones on with summer vibes, infernal heat as company, but a fresh bowl to make it all better. Here’s what you need to make this antioxidant, nutrient-rich, electrolyte-filled, beauty-enhancing protein smoothie bowl. ​

Ingredients:

• ½ Frozen banana (potassium, B6, great for muscle recovery, mood booster)
• 1 Cup of dragon fruit chunks (fiber, vitamin C, prebiotic, calcium, phosphorus)
• ½ Cup of pineapple (vitamin C, B6, fiber, minerals, enzymes, manganese)
• ½ Scoop of flaxmeal (high in ALA, omega-3 fatty acid, fiber)
• 1 Cup of cold coconut water (nature’s electrolytes, great for post-workout recovery, hydrating, antioxidant)
• Bunch of spinach or kale (spinach here is a great option for iron consumption since iron is best absorbed with vitamin C)
• Sunwarrior Protein Powder (Clean and simple nutrition packed with essential amino acids and over 17g of protein per serving. This vegan, low-carb formula is made without added sugar, soy, gluten, or dairy. You can do 1 scoop of this and another of collagen or you can do one of them on their own. I like to mix them most days, but that is optional.)
• Sunwarrior Collagen Powder (while optional, I do love to add collagen powder for that extra skin boost) 

Method:
Blend until smooth, but don’t overdo it if you want a smoothie bowl consistency. Blend for longer and add more water or coconut water to turn into a smoothie. Either way, this mix is savory, nutritious, and pretty. 

For the smoothie bowl, I like to garnish with nuts, chia seeds, oats (and/or granola), nut butter, additional fruit, coconut, raisins, and seeds. I add a spoon of yogurt sometimes too for flavor and looks. Get creative and remember to adjust to your liking. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different and new ingredients. 
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If the one thing you make is this smoothie bowl, let me be the first to congratulate you. You can heal and nurture your body through nutrition. This healthy power blend provides you with vitamin B, vitamin C, potassium, calcium, fiber, minerals, enzymes, magnesium, tryptophan (an amino acid that converts to serotonin, aka happy mood!), phosphorus, and prebiotics. Plus, the protein powder and collagen give you the enhancement you need for protein and skin wellness. The body is your home, and when we care for our home, good things happen. It helps our longevity, our cognitive abilities, and movement. 

I get excited at the thought of learning and sharing the benefits of these foods with you because we can take care of our bodies and nurture them through nutrition. I use Sunwarrior myself and love it, so I thought I’d share their links with you as well. I earn a small commission when you shop through my links. It helps me as I continue to develop more helpful content. Thank you. 

Send me your photos and comments. Tell me how it turned out for you. I’d love to hear your thoughts and see what you created. 

Remember to be kind to yourself. You are important and you matter. 

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with love,
Jessica ​G Ferrer

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