Marina Kotova - Certified Functional Health Practitioner Serving DMV: District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, & Surrounding Areas
Time
Time : 20 min
Description
This delicious, hydrating smoothie bowl is a recipe you will want to have on a hot summer day.
The watermelon, composed of mostly water, will be sure to keep you hydrated and in combination with strawberry it packs a powerful punch of antioxidants and vitamin C.
The avocado is a healthy fat that adds substance and will help to keep you full until the next meal!
Directions
Step 1
Freeze 1 cup of the watermelon (and the hulled strawberries, if using fresh) overnight, or for several hours
Step 2
In a high speed blender, blend the remaining 1 ¼ cups fresh watermelon on low-medium speed until watery
Step 3
Add the frozen watermelon, frozen strawberries, flax seeds and avocado. Blend until smooth.
Step 4
Taste and add the maple syrup, if desired. Blend again until smooth.
Step 5
Pour the smoothie into a shallow bowl. If desired, add the toppings in the pattern of a rainbow.
Ingredients
2 ¼ cups diced watermelon
1 cup hulled fresh or frozen strawberries
¼ cup avocado
2 tablespoon flax seeds