Contents
Prep time10 minutes
Total time10 minutes
Servings1 large serving
Ingredients
For the Base Smoothie:
- Frozen Wild Blueberries: 1 cup (packed with anti-aging anthocyanins)
- Frozen Ripe Avocado: 1/2 medium (for creaminess and healthy skin fats)
- Collagen Peptides: 2 tablespoons (unflavored or vanilla)
- Unsweetened Almond Milk (or Coconut Milk): 1/2 cup (adjust for desired thickness)
- Plain Greek Yogurt (or Dairy-Free Alternative): 1/4 cup
- Medjool Date: 1 pitted (for natural sweetness, optional)
For the Skin-Loving Toppings:
- Chia Seeds: 1 tablespoon (rich in Omega-3 fatty acids)
- Raw Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas): 1 tablespoon (high in zinc for skin repair)
- Fresh Raspberries or Blackberries: 1/4 cup
- Unsweetened Shredded Coconut: 1 teaspoon
- A drizzle of Raw Manuka Honey: Optional, for an extra antimicrobial touch
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Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Ingredients
- Measure out your frozen wild blueberries and avocado chunks. Having your fruit frozen is the absolute secret to achieving that thick, spoonable “soft-serve” consistency that makes a smoothie bowl feel like an indulgence.
Step 2: Blend the Base
- In a high-powered blender or food processor, combine the frozen blueberries, avocado chunks, collagen peptides, Greek yogurt, and almond milk. Start with just 1/2 cup of almond milk; remember, you want a thick, ice-cream-like texture, not a runny drinkable smoothie.
Step 3: Blend on Low, Then High
- Begin blending on a low speed, using your blender’s tamper tool to push the ingredients down toward the blades. Gradually increase to high speed until the mixture is completely smooth, creamy, and uniform with no visible chunks of fruit.
Step 4: Check Consistency
- Stop the blender and check the texture. If it is too thick to blend, add an extra tablespoon of almond milk at a time. It should be thick enough to hold its shape proudly in a bowl without melting instantly.
Step 5: Transfer and Smooth
- Scoop the vibrant purple mixture into a chilled serving bowl. Use the back of a spoon or a small spatula to smooth the surface and create a slight swirl pattern on top.
Step 6: Artfully Arrange Toppings
- Get creative with your toppings! Arrange your fresh raspberries, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, and shredded coconut in neat, parallel lines or clusters across the top of the bowl. Not only does this make the dish look like it belongs in a high-end wellness café, but it also ensures you get a mix of textures in every single bite.
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Nutrition
Calories: 345 kcal · Protein: 21g · Fat: 16g · Carbohydrates: 34g · Saturated Fat: 3g · Fiber: 9g · Sugar: 18g (Naturally occurring from fruit) · Sodium: 95mg
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