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Caption: Smoothie Bowl 101 #wellseek
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Caption: What craving is our Expert of the Week Kari Ikemoto absolutely obsessed with? Smoothie bowls of course! Read on as Kari shares the basics of making your own nutrient-packed smoothie bowls that will rock your world!
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Caption: I have a certified obsession with smoothie bowls. Take a smoothie and top it with delicious, antioxidant rich toppings, add a dose of protein and your post workout smoothie is ten times better!
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Caption: However, store-bought smoothie bowls are expensive, higher in sugar, and will often charge extra to add protein or greens. Along with the high price, many store-bought smoothie bowl can have more calories than an ice cream cone or a hamburger at a fast food restaurant.
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Caption: To ensure that I am creating a nutrient dense instead of a calorie dense smoothie bowl, I follow 3 main rules:
1. Veggies
2. Protein
3. Non-juice base
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Caption: I accomplish this by starting with a water base, 2 heaping handfuls of greens, and addition of a protein source (protein powder, almonds, Greek yogurt). This ensures that my smoothie is nutrient dense, slowing digestion and stabilizing my blood sugars to keep me satisfied until my next meal.
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Caption: Power Green Smoothie Bowl
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Caption: This smoothie bowl is packed with nutrients that help your body fight inflammation, stabilize blood sugars, and keep you satiated for hours. Choose antioxidant rich topping choices that add color and nutrition so you can feel good about what you're fueling your body with.
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Caption: Ingredients -1 cup kale (packed)
-1 packet acai
-1/2 c mixed frozen berries
-1/4 frozen banana
-1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder -1/2 c water
-1 TBS chia seeds
-1 scoop greens powder with added pre & pro biotics
-3 pieces of frozen peaches
-1/4 c almond milk plus more as needed to help blend
Topping Choices:
-2 TBS granola
-chia seeds
-hemp seeds
-pomegranate seeds
-blueberries
-strawberries
-banana
-California grown kiwi
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Caption: For more on Kari's smoothie obsession, head on over and visit her here get weekly health inspiration from our Experts on WellSeek