GF + DF recipe from LupusChick: Berry Bliss Smoothie Bowl

Our partner Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana, founder of LupusChick, blogs about healthy cooking and living with lupus and other chronic conditions. Check out this gluten-free, dairy-free recipe she wanted to share with the lupus community (or anyone who’d like to try it) before berry season winds down!

One of my favorite aspects about summer is seeing berries and dragon fruit line the shelves at my local grocer. Berries are incredibly versatile, landing in everything in my kitchen from galettes and pancakes to focaccia and of course, smoothies. But not every smoothie is meant to be consumed in a glass. Cue the smoothie bowl…

My berry bliss smoothie bowl is one of my top breakfast choices. Raspberries and pineapple deliver vitamin C and potassium, while almond milk, flax and collagen powder add necessary fiber and protein. Plus, the addition of coconut oil supplies the body with healthy fats in the form of medium-chain triglycerides (which are a terrific fuel and energy source).

I topped this smoothie bowl off with fresh dragon fruit and blueberries, but feel free to add toppings such as: sliced almonds, hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, coconut flakes, yogurt or even edible flowers. No matter what combination you come up with, this smoothie bowl is sure to be as healthy as it is beautiful.

Enjoy!

XOXO Marisa, Founder of LupusChick

Photo courtesy of Marisa, LupusChick

BERRY BLISS SMOOTHIE BOWL (Gluten-free, dairy-free)

Start to finish: 10 minutes

Servings: 1 bowl

Ingredients

1 frozen banana

¾ cup fresh pineapple chunks

½ cup fresh raspberries

1 tsp. ground flax seeds

¼ cup almond or coconut milk

½ tsp. coconut oil

1 scoop collagen powder (I used Further Food brand)

Directions

Place the frozen banana, pineapple, raspberries, ground flax seeds, milk substitute and coconut oil into a high-power blender (such as a Ninja Professional Blender). Blend for 15 to 30 seconds or until smooth and creamy. Stir in collagen powder at the end. Collagen powder is extremely fine and dissolves completely with a quick stir by hand. Transfer into your bowl and decorate with toppings of your choice.

Tips for Your Berry Bliss Smoothie Bowl

  • If you prefer a thicker smoothie, add less milk substitute when blending.
  • Collagen powder, such as Further Food’s product, dissolves completely in any liquid and has no taste. If you prefer to use a heavier protein powder such as rice or hemp, add this to your blender instead of stirring in by hand.

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