A healthy breakfast option that’s also skin-boosting? Say no more, we’re in. We teamed up with Nikki Elisheva of My Sweet Belly to share her recipe for an anti-inflammatory, anti-aging smoothie bowl. It’s enriched with fresh fruit, plant-based milk, spinach, and superfood pearl powder for skin-enhancing perks. “The combination of blueberries and pearl powder not only acts as an anti-inflammatory but is linked with improving cognitive function and strengthening the connective tissue in our skin, hair, and nails,” Nikki explains. Read on for the step-by-step gluten-free, dairy-free recipe that includes only eight ingredients (not counting your choice of toppings) and two simple steps.
Skin-Boosting Breakfast Smoothie Bowl
Recipe Type:Breakfast/Lunch
Dietary Info:Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Can Be Nut-Free
Serving Size:1
Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup plant-based milk
– 1 cup frozen blueberries OR 3/4 cup frozen blueberries + 1/4 cup frozen peaches
– 1/2 frozen banana OR 1/2 cup frozen cauliflower rice, adjust according to appetite (it’s flavorless but adds to the creaminess)
– 1 handful spinach, frozen
– 1/4 teaspoon pearl powder (omit for vegans)
– Vanilla and cinnamon, to taste
Instructions:
1. Add liquid and powder ingredients (if adding protein powder, vanilla pea protein is a good flavor) to blender first, followed by the frozen ingredients.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
*Freezing the milk into ice cubes the night before will make the smoothie more ice cream-like in consistency.
Topping ideas:
– Chia seeds (to keep you fuller longer)
– Fresh chopped fruits
– Flax seeds (extra fiber)
– Sprouted pumpkin or sunflower seeds (sprouted is easier on the digestive system and will ensure clearer skin long-term)
– Tahini/date syrup/peanut butter
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Nikki Elisheva is a three-times-published medical author, with an MBA and BS in Biology and Chemistry and a knack for picking up on the latest health trends. She spends a lot of her time developing delicious recipes and consulting with restaurants in Miami Beach. She is currently working on the publication of her first cookbook. For more tropical vibes, see her Instagram @MySweetBelly.
