Yogi Recovery Smoothie Bowl

 My yoga studio @theyogagarageperth is currently in week four of the: ‘5 for 5 challenge’ (complete 5 classes a week for 5 weeks).

It’s a great time of year to commit to a self care practise right before December festivities begin.

As these are heated classes and I’m doing 5-6 of them a week so I’ve been focusing on hydrating and inflammation fighting ingredients in a yoga recovery smoothie bowl.

Nutrition specs:

• electrolyte replenishment using coconut water and bananas

• plants foods are around 70% water so I'm hydrating with zucchini & fresh ginger to help reduce inflammation

• having half easily disguised vegetables and half fruit means there is no loss of volume or flavour (3 serves of veggies in here)

• hemp seeds are my protein source of choice

• good fat coming from avocado providing folate for cell repair and provides a thick consistency and is super filling! 🥑

🧘🏼‍♀️Yogi Recovery Smoothie Bowl 🥥

Serves 1 Time ~ 5 – 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups frozen zucchini  diced into small pieces

• 1 handful frozen leafy greens

• 1 frozen banana

• ½ cup mango OR mixed berries

• Small knob ginger

• 1 teaspoon of chia seeds

• (optional) teaspoon of powdered greens

• ½ avocado-

• 3/4 cup coconut water

Topping Suggestions

• Fruit of choice (mango, blueberries, strawberries)

• TSPN nut butter of choice

• Desiccated coconut

• Hemp seeds

• Cacao nibs

Method:

1. Add zucchini, ginger and most of the coconut water to a blender and blitz until smooth. Use as little liquid as possible, depending on blender you may need to move it around a few times or add a splash more

2. Add leafy greens, banana, some mango (leaving aside what you want to put on top), chia seeds and (optional) teaspoon of powdered greens, blending until smooth

3. Add avocado for a quick blend

4. Transfer smoothie to a bowl and decorate with toppings