As the cold winter months and the stress of finals compromise our immune systems, a chorus of sniffles and coughs can be heard almost anywhere on campus. To keep from getting sick, you could walk around clad in an ultra-sealed germ-proof suit (fashion police!) or meticulously sanitize every surface you touch (if you own stock in Purell). But why not conquer those germs with some good ol’ antioxidants and vitamin C in an easily prepared and delicious smoothie bowl?
Mastering the art of creating the perfect smoothie bowl isn’t particularly difficult. But the simple transformation of pouring your smoothie into a bowl, decorating it with toppings and devouring it by the spoonful makes it so much more satisfying than sipping it out of a tall glass.
Prep time: Less than 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: Less than 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
1 ½ cup strawberries (frozen or fresh)
1 clementine
½ cup water
2-3 tablespoons flax seeds
Fresh berries (for toppings)
Directions:
1. Microwave the strawberries for 2 minutes (if frozen).
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2. Combine strawberries, water and clementine (peeled) into the blender. Add more water if the mixture seems too thick.
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3. Blend until even consistency.
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4. Scoop flax seeds into your bowl.
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5. Pour smoothie over the flax seeds.
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6. Decorate your smoothie bowl with flax seeds and berries (I use strawberries, blueberries, dried gojiberries and raspberries).
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7. ENJOY!