Cecilia Wong, 5th & Glow — 18 November 2024
🎄 Recipe of the Week: Christmas Morning Glow Smoothie Bowl 🎄
Looking for a healthy and festive breakfast option during the holiday season? This Christmas-colored smoothie bowl is packed with beauty-boosting ingredients to keep your skin radiant despite the winter weather and holiday stress.
Ingredients:
- For the Red Layer:
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1 scoop collagen peptides (optional)
- 1 tsp honey
- For the Green Layer:
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/4 avocado
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1 tsp spirulina (optional for deeper green color)
- For Toppings:
- Coconut flakes (like snow!)
- Goji berries
- Pistachios
- Chia seeds
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions:
1. Blend red layer ingredients until smooth, transfer to a bowl.
2. Rinse blender, then blend green layer ingredients.
3. Carefully pour green mixture alongside red mixture.
4. Use a spoon to create a swirl pattern.
5. Decorate with toppings to create a festive design.
Beauty Benefits:
Berries: Rich in vitamin C for collagen production
Spinach: Packed with antioxidants for skin protection
Avocado: Healthy fats for skin hydration
Spirulina: Detoxifying properties for clear skin
💕 Tip: Freeze fruits the night before for the perfect thick consistency. For a quick morning assembly, prepare individual frozen fruit bags in advance.
