Maria MarloweAdd some color to your mornings with this strawberry matcha smoothie bowl. Matcha is a form of green tea powder that provides numerous antioxidants and health benefits. Enjoy this smoothie bowl for breakfast and you’ll be full and energized for the rest of the day.
Here are some of the benefits:
Matcha is extremely high in antioxidants and has been proven to reduce physiological and psychological stress.
Strawberries are noted for their role in helping to balance blood sugar, prevent cancer, provide anti-inflammatory and anti-aging benefits, and support the cardiovascular system.
Hemp Seeds contain a massive amount of protein, including amino acids which are used to build strong hair, nails, muscle and skin.
Strawberry Matcha Smoothie Bowl
Prep
Total
Yield 1 serving
Ingredients
SMOOTHIE BOWL
1 cup baby spinach or butter lettuce
3 Tbsp. hemp seeds
½ cup coconut water or water
1 frozen banana
½ avocado
1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
juice of 1 lime
2 ice cubes
1 tsp. Matcha Powder
1/8 tsp. vanilla
TOPPINGS (CHOOSE 3 FAVORITES)
Sliced strawberries
Blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Blackberries
Diced mango
Sliced banana
Dried coconut flakes
Dried Goji Berries
Cacao Nibs
Nuts
Seeds
Instructions
Place all superfood smoothie bowl ingredients in a Nutribullet blender, and blend until smooth. Pour into a bowl. Top with your favorite toppings.
Author: Maria Marlowe is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who has helped thousands of people improve their health by optimizing their diet. She has created meal plans and programs to help you lose weight, clear up acne, and spend less time in the kitchen yet still eat healthy.
She has been featured in Vogue, The New York Times, NBC, Well + Good, and more. Her first book, The Real Food Grocery Guide, will teach you how to eat healthy without going broke.
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