CBD Smoothie Bowl

Starting the day off with a nutritious CBD Smoothie Bowl is a great way to ease chronic pain, inflammation and reduce anxiety. It’s an all around healthy way to boost your mornings!

Smoothie bowls are another delicious way to enjoy your favorite fruit smoothie blends, then as a flavor bonus, you can top them with more fresh fruit, granola, hemp, nuts or coconut flakes. A CBD Smoothie Bowl makes a great breakfast, snack or late night treat.

Why Add CBD To Your Smoothie

Some of the benefits of adding CBD oil to your smoothies may include:

• soothe pain
• ease anxiety
• reduce inflammation
• recover from a hard work out

According to Thrive, research shows that CBD might reduce stress signals due to its anti-anxiety and anti-inflammatory properties. CBD oil gives a sense of calm throughout the body which is helpful for people with stress in their life. Also, the anti-inflammatory properties of CBD can possibly reduce the stress that our guts often experience during times of emotional stress or illness. CBD anti-inflammatory properties help decrease intestinal swelling, which helps our gut to bring balance to our general health.

Is CBD Oil Safe?

According to the World Health Organization, CBD has no adverse side effects, cannot get you high, and is not connected to any health risks.

When choosing CBD be sure to choose an organic product, because it’s only through organic production that you can be fully assured that your CBD is free from any pesticides, chemicals or other compounds that are detrimental to your health.
 

How Do You Make A CBD Smoothie Bowl?

It’s easy to whip up this delicious, high protein smoothie.

Pick Your Fruit

For the combonation of your base you can use strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, bananas, cherries, or any other fruit you enjoy. Try a  tropical smoothie of pineapple, mango, and banana or add blueberry and peach to switch it up some. You will need about 3 cups of fruit.

It’s best to use frozen fruit to create a smoothie thick enough to eat with a spoon. You can freeze fresh fruit or purchase it frozen bags. Just be sure to buy organic.

Add A Thickner

This is where you can get creative. Try adding peanut butter, almond butter, or coconut yogurt. You could also add a serving of protein powder in the flavor of your choice. About 1 serving, according to package directions

For my thickener, I have found a great protein addition that has a hint of coconut flavor called Carrington Farms Organic Coconut Protein. It is organic and non-genetically modified, with a blend of coconut powder, pumpkin powder, and pea powder. A serving gives you 20 grams of plant protein and 30% of your daily iron needed.

Carrington Farms also focuses on the worldwide issue of hunger. That’s why they decided to address the issue right where they source the coconuts, in the Philippines. In the local community, every week for 3 days a week, they feed lunch to 250 school children through Carrington Cares.

Choose A Liquid

Almond milk is great for adding a slightly nutty flavor or try coconut milk for a tropical smoothie. Add about 1 1/4 cup of liquid give or take to make the perfect consistency. If you skipped the thickener, use less liquid, however.

Toss In Some Extras

You can add spinach or kale for additional nutrition. Try adding flax seeds for omega-3s or chia seeds for a massive punch of nutrition.  Fresh mint, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger or honey add fresh exciting flavors

Add CBD Oil

Add flavored or unflavored CBD oil. To decide how much CBD oil ask your doctor or phamacist. Also, I suggest looking at Natures Ultra How Much CBD Should I Take chart.

Add A Little Sweet

Pyure Organic Stevia is my choice for adding a little sweetness. It only has Stevia, no other ingredents such as sugar alcohol sweeteners.

Mix

Blend all ingredients in a vita mix type bender until smooth.

Toppings

Pour smoothie into a bowl and top with whole frozen berries, unsweetened shredded coconut, nuts, cocoa nibs, or granola.

For a great topping on your CBD Smoothie Bowl try my Delux Honey Sweet Granola recipe