CACAO MINT SMOOTHIE BOWL
TOPPED WITH GRANOLA AND BLUEBERRIES
Calling all chocolate mint lovers!! This quick and easy smoothie bowl packs a lot of flavour and a lot of antioxidants.
Benefits
Mint (Mentha arvensis) is high in salicylic acid, Vitamin C, manganese, potassium, antioxidants and many phytonutrients. It is beneficial for mouth sores or toothaches, intestinal pain, IBS, motion sickness, inflammation, immune system and so much more!
Spirulina is a blue-green algae that is high in protein B Vitamins, iron and chlorophyll. This brightly coloured blue superfood is beneficial for the production of energy in the body, brain function, amino acid absorption (building muscle) and supporting detoxification.
Blueberries contain one of the highest levels of antioxidants in fruit. They are also high in fibre, vitamin C, potassium and manganese. Blueberries can help with detoxification, reduce cholesterol and blood pressure and rid your body of free radicals.
Cacao Nibs (Theobroma cacao) are roasted small pieces of the cacao bean. They are loaded with phytonutrients, antioxidants, iron, magnesium, zinc and copper.
Keep It Frozen
Packaging your smoothie ingredients together in one container or bag will save you a lot of time in the future.
Add the exact amount you need for 1 smoothie using the fruit, herbs and spices together in 1 bag or container of your choice and freeze.
All you need to do is take the bag out of the freezer, add your milk of choice and blend!
Cacao Mint Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 cup fresh mint
- 1/2 tsp spirulina
- 1 tbsp cacao nibs
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup granola
Instructions
- In a high speed blender, add the banana, blueberries, almond milk, spirulina and mint. Blend until creamy
- Add the cacao nibs and pulse gently just until the nibs are mixed in
- Pour into a bowl and top with blueberries and your favourite granola
- Enjoy!