Spirulina Smoothie Bowl
The colour of this smoothie may be a bit swampy, but don’t let this put you off! Spirulina, a blue-green microalgae, is one of nature’s superfoods and for good reason. Convincing research continues to reveal its impressive health benefits, including boosting energy levels, promoting the growth of healthy gut bacteria, and enhancing brain function. It’s widely available in health food stores and online - it’s time you treat yourself to some and get this in your morning smoothies! I personally love smoothie bowls as eating them with a spoon encourages slower eating/chewing to aid digestion, and you get to top it with loads of fun crunchy stuff!
Servings: 1
Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
1 kiwis, peeled and chopped
½ cup frozen berries
2-inch of cucumber
½ cup frozen spinach (or small handful fresh)
1 stick celery
1 tbsp full-fat Greek or coconut yoghurt
1 heaped tsp spirulina powder
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp flaxseed
squeeze lemon juice
pinch sea salt
1 tsp hemp powder (*optional for protein boost)
1 date or 1 tsp honey (*optional depending on sweetness levels)
Topping ideas:
toasted pumpkin seeds
broken walnuts
hemp seeds
drizzle almond butter
Method
Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blitz until smooth.
Taste and add 1 date or a little honey if you have a sweeter tooth.