Purple Power Smoothie Bowl — Kelli Pitrone | Nutritious recipes, healthful living

The winter blues are such a downer. Crazy weather, not being able to get outside, getting in a rut with our diet. Ugh. This smoothie will help get you out of that rut and add more vibrancy to your diet. Phytochemicals are ohh so important to the body as they help with overall health and disease prevention. Science isn't quite there with knowing the exact ins and outs of what role each phytochemical specifically plays, but we can all agree that they are good stuff and we should eat more of them:) Heres a little info on a few of the easiest ones to get in daily!

Blue/Purple Fruits and Veggies- Anthocyanins- the darker the hue the better-think beets!

Green Fruits and Veggies- Isothyocyanates- Think Broccoli, Brussels sprouts!

Red Fruit and Veggies- Lycopene- Functions better in the body when the produce is cooked such as cooked tomatoes!

Purple Power Smoothie

1/2 cup Vanilla low fat yogurt

8 Strawberries

1/2 cup frozen Blueberries

1/2 cup raw Spinach

1/4 cup baby Carrots

1/2 Banana frozen if you'd like it icy or raw if not

1/4 cup Oats (optional)

1/2 - 1 cup Water to thin

Blend all ingredients very very well. No chunks. To make this vegan substitute your favorite non dairy yogurt! Makes 2 servings. Serve in a glass or make it like a smoothie soup in a bowl for breakfast!