Fresh Spring Fruit Smoothie Bowl

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Spring Fruit Smoothie Bowl

Springtime brings many emotions, like the changing of weather and the blossoming of flowers. It can also bring a positive mindset that helps you feel inspired for beneficial health changes. An easy breakfast dish that can help you spring into positive changes is a fruit smoothie bowl. The recipe includes different springtime fruits that are fresh and is easy for you to make. From this recipe, you can get many different vitamins and minerals that are good for you!

Ingredients:
  • Kiwi: Vitamin C, Vitamin K, B-Vitamins, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Strawberries: Vitamin C, Manganese, Folate (B9), and Potassium.
  • Pineapple: Potassium, Vitamin C, B-Vitamins, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Apple: Fiber, B-Vitamins, Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Honey: Low-Fat.
  • Greek Yogurt: Protein B12, Riboflavin (B2), Pantothenic Acid (B25), and Vitamin A.
  • Oats: Fiber, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Milk: Vitamin D and Calcium.
Vitamin A: Important in vision, immune system, and organ function.
B-Vitamins: Important in Brain and organ function.
Vitamin C: Important for growth, development, and repairs body tissues.
Vitamin D: Important for building and maintaining bones.
Vitamin K: Important for blood clotting and building bones.
Copper: Important in red blood cell formation.
Manganese: Important in connective tissue, bones, and blood clotting factors.
Potassium: Important in maintaining blood pressure.
Iron: Important in carrying oxygen throughout the body.
Calcium: Maintains strong bones and teeth.
Protein: Important in building structures in the body.
Fiber: Helps digestion and can lower cholesterol.

Instructions:
  1. Cut kiwi, strawberries, pineapple, and apples into bite-size pieces.
  2. Add half of the fruit to a blender with milk, greek yogurt, honey, and oats.
  3. Pour the blended smoothie into a bowl.
  4. Top the bowl with the rest of the fruit, oats, and honey.
  5. Enjoy!



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