Collagen Superfruit & Chia Bowl
This delicious smoothie bowl combines delicious fruits, chia pudding and granola into the perfect plant-based breakfast. The addition of Nutraviva collagen powder provides an important protein source for collagen synthesis and tissue repair. This recipe requires you to make the chia mixture at least the day before so it has time to set, but this takes no time at all the prepare.
Preparation time – 15 minutes (Note: chia needs to be made day before)
Makes 2 serves
Ingredients
- 2 chopped frozen bananas
- 1 cup of frozen strawberries
- 50ml coconut milk
- 2 serves of Nutraviva collagen powder
- garnishes to top the smoothie bowl - sliced oranges, seed mix, blueberries and vegan granola.
Note - you will need to prepare the chia mixture the day before and refrigerate overnight.
- Chia Mix - Combine 400 ml of coconut milk, 6 tablespoons of chia seeds and 2 tbsp maple syrup. Stir well and refrigerate overnight.
Method:
- Mix the coconut milk with two serves of collagen powder and set aside.
- Combine frozen banana, collagen powder, milk blend and berries in a high-speed blender on the highest setting. Using a blender paddle move the mixture around to ensure the mix is in contact with the blades and not clumping. If you don’t have a paddle you will need to stop the blender and use a spatula to move the mixture regularly. Add more milk or water if needed.
- Scoop into one side of the bowl the chia mixture and then fill the other side with the smoothie mixture.
- Top with selected garnishes. Enjoy!
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