I love this time of year in Central California because it’s been bright and sunny but you have those cool, crisp mornings and evenings. We were all about warming comfort food for the last (at least) two months and now I’m craving lighter, brighter foods!
Our blender is constantly in use and I’m always playing around with new smoothie recipes. Turmeric is the magic ingredient in this bright yellow smoothie bowl. It’s not only delicious and creamy but also super kid friendly!
Let’s talk goji berries… are they really one of the most nutritious berries on earth? They naturally contain very high levels of antioxidants and many vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, fiber, iron, vitamin A, and zinc. We stock up on goji berries in the winter months because of the immune support it provides.
These powerful berries provide energy, a better ability to focus, a better nights sleep and even an overall sense of calmness. Who wouldn’t want to sprinkle these berries on their morning smoothie?
Recipe:
2 Cups Frozen Mango
1 Frozen Banana
1/2 Avocado
1-2 Cups Vanilla Oat Milk (depending on consistency you prefer)
2 Tablespoons Collagen
1 Teaspoon Turmeric
1 Teaspoons Hemp Seeds
2 Drops Vitamin D (for baby)
Top with bee pollen, goji berries, hemp seeds and granola of your choice!
Turmeric is the magic ingredient here, not only for it’s beautiful color but for the many healing health benefits! Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory, it’s known to improve liver function because of it’s many antioxidant abilities, aids in digestion and the list goes on. Turmeric doesn’t only need to be used in stews, soups and curries, it can be used in powder form in smoothies as well! Cheers to this superfood!
I really haven’t experimented much with bee pollen until now, and couldn’t be more in love. Bee pollen is a ball of pollen made by young bees when they land on a flower. it’s a mixture of pollen, saliva, and nectar or honey. They carry these balls back to their hive on their legs and store them in the hive’s honeycomb. The pollen actually ferments into “bee bread” which feeds a bee colony.
These little nuggets are loaded with flavonoids and vitamins which can relieve inflammation, work as an antioxidant, boost liver health, strengthen your immune system, reduce stress, speed the healing process and more. Why not sprinkle some of this gold dust onto your smoothies and bowls for a little extra boost?! We used Blue Ridge Honey Bee Pollen which is based here locally in Ventura, Ca and have been beekeeping since the 70’s. It’s always raw, pure, filtered and 100% California honey. Sign me up.
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