Easy Snow Day Blueberry Cinnamon Smoothie Bowl

Okay, so you might think I’m crazy for still drinking smoothies when it’s 3*F outside, but I truly do crave them. My mind is sharper, my bloat is better, and my energy is boosted when I have an easy digestible form of nutrients. This blueberry cinnamon smoothie with a touch of vanilla and topped with granola and almond butter is the perfect sweet treat to break my fast. I’ve had it EVERY day this week and I feel so good.

With very minimal ingredients, this smoothie is so easy to pop a few ingredients into the blender and serve right then. It is packed full of collagen to keep skin more hydrated, filled with vitamins and antioxidants with the blueberries and spinach, and has fiber with the ground flaxseed to help keep you regular. Fiber should be your best friend, as it decreases the risk of so many cancers and helps with overall immune system function, blood sugar balance, and weight maintenance.

Please enjoy :) ❄️

Lastly, a few tips on smoothies in the winter. (This is also great for those with cold sensitivities to their teeth). I find it best to not make them freezing cold, as it’s cold enough outside already. Add room temperature water or plant-based milk, and let the banana be room temperature. Adding a bit more liquid (as done so below) makes it a bit warmer and more liquid-like, so you’re toppings might sink down a bit more, but it won’t be so cold when you drink it. The more room temperature ingredients and the longer you blend it, the less cold your smoothie will be. You can also choose to let it sit for about 5 minutes to get it to a warmer temperature.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen wild blueberries

• 2/3 room temperature banana (use the rest for topping)

• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed meal

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 scoop vanilla collagen peptides (I love Vital Proteins and Garden of Life)

• 1 packed cup fresh spinach

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

• 1.25 cups unsweetened almond milk (or room temperature water)

• Toppings:

  • Purely Elizabeth Granola (the best - the original goes well with this one)

  • Fresh Almonds

  • Fresh Chesnuts (my FAVE that I add to absolutely every bowl)

  • Ready-to-cook oats (just a sprinkle)

  • 1 square dark chocolate (Hu, Endangered Species, Theo, and Mast are the best)

  • Freshly ground almond butter (about a tablespoon)

  • 1/3 banana freshly sliced

  • (Whatever you’d like!!)

Recipe:

• Blend all ingredients in a high power blender until smooth and very liquidy, about 1.5-2 minutes.

• Serve fresh with toppings, and maybe even sit outside (obsessed with Wim Hof right now)

Xo,
B 🖤