Immune boosting chaga mixed berry smoothie bowl recipe. Chaga mushroom powder has one of the highest antioxidant levels of any food, which boosts our immune system. It’s combined with berries and banana to produce a healthy, quick & easy allergy-friendly smoothie bowl, made in just 5 minutes. The perfect light and refreshing breakfast. Free from gluten, dairy, lactose, grains, wheat, soy, eggs, nuts, seeds, oil & refined sugar. Vegan & paleo friendly with auto-immune protocol (AIP) and whole30 options.
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During the warm summer months, smoothie bowls are my go to breakfast. They’re sweet and refreshing and help keep me cool and hydrated in the summer heat. They can be made in just 5 minutes by simply blending all the ingredients in a food processor or high spend blender.
You can vary the ingredients each day for variety. However, one of my favourites is this chaga summer berry smoothie bowl. It’s packed full of ingredients which boost our immune system and maximise the health benefits of sunlight, while at the same time protecting us from the potential harmful effects of it.
Smoothie bowl Ingredients
Chaga mushroom powder (UK Link/US Link)
- One of the greatest food sources of melanin, which protects the skin from sun damage by absorbing the sunlight’s UV radiation (1).
- Maximises the health benefits of sunlight for us by converting this radiation into energy for the body to use, which reduces fatigue and increases our alertness and energy levels throughout the day (2).
- Boosts our immune system. It has one of the highest antioxidant levels of any food and has powerful anti-inflammatory and anti viral properties (3).
Berries (strawberries, blackberries, raspberries & blueberries) & banana
- High in antioxidants and various vitamins and minerals, which reduces inflammation and boosts our immune system.
- High water content (they’re 75-95% water), which helps keep me hydrated – especially important in the summer (4).
Cos/romaine lettuce
- Dark leafy greens help balance blood sugar levels (5).
- High in chlorophyll which, like melanin in chaga powder, also protects the skin from sun damage by absorbing its UV rays and uses sunlight to produce energy for the body to use (6).
- Transports oxygen round the body, further increasing energy levels and helping to remove toxins and heavy metals from the body (6).
Ground ginger (UK Link/US Link)
- Aids digestion,
- Has powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-viral and antioxidant properties, helping to boost the immune system (7).
Ceylon Cinnamon powder (UK Link/US Link)
- Balances blood sugar levels,
- Has powerful antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties (8).
- Ceylon cinnamon is higher quality than cassia cinnamon.
equipment needed to make smoothie bowl
- Food processor (UK Link/US Link)
- Measuring spoons and cups (UK Link/US Link)
- Weighing scales (UK Link/US Link)
smoothie bowl Dietary Requirements
This smoothie bowl is free from:-
- Gluten
- Wheat
- Dairy
- Soy
- Lactose
- Egg
- Nuts
- Seeds
- Grains
- Oil
- Refined Sugar
It is also:-
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Paleo
- Auto-Immune Protocol (AIP) friendly (omit chaga mushroom powder)
- Whole30 friendly.
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other summer recipes
- Healthy Tropical Fruit Popsicles/Ice Lollies
- Healthy Turmeric/Golden Milk Panna Cotta
- Sprouted Buckwheat Pesto Salad
other recipes
- Oven Baked Chocolate Pancake
- Grain-Free Apple & Pear Porridge
- Rainbow Nourish Bowl – For Any Dietary Requirement
- Green Juice For Digestion
- Tiger Nut Milk – Nut-Free, Soy-Free, Grain-Free Plant Based Alternative
- Wild Blueberry & Lemon Energy Balls
- Herbal Tea Blend For Liver Health
- Herbal Tea Recipe For Sleep & Relaxation
Immune Boosting Chaga Berry Smoothie Bowl
Chaga mushroom powder has one of the highest antioxidant levels of any food, which boosts our immune system. It's combined with berries & banana to produce this immune boosting chaga berry smoothie bowl. Healthy, quick & easy breakfast, snack or dessert. Free from gluten, dairy, soy, lactose, eggs, nuts, seeds, grains, oil & refined sugar. Vegan, autoimmune protocol (AIP), paleo and whole30 friendly.
Ingredients
- 80 grams/3 ounces frozen strawberries
- 80 grams/3 ounces frozen raspberries
- 80 grams/3 ounces frozen blueberries
- 80 grams/3 ounces frozen blackberries
- 80 grams/3 ounces cos/romaine lettuce
- 1 medium banana
- 1 tsp chaga mushroom powder (omit for AIP)
- 1/2 tsp Ceylon cinnamon powder
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- Filtered water if needed, to desired consistency
- Topping - additional berries
Directions
- Step 1 Place berries, lettuce, banana, chaga mushroom powder, cinnamon and ginger in a food processor or high speed blender.
- Step 2 Blend on high for 2-3 minutes or until a smooth liquid is formed, with no lumps remaining.
- Step 3 Transfer to a glass bowl and serve straight away, with additional berries on top.
- Step 4 Above links are for UK readers. US links – chaga mushroom powder, ceylon cinnamon, ground ginger, food processor, blender.
This sounds really good, I am just starting to look into foods and the benefits and smoothies are a way I usually go for these, am definitely going to be trying this out
Thanks for your comment Samantha. I hope you enjoy it. Please let me know what you think 🙂
I’ve never tried Chaga mushrooms before. Can you taste them in this? I’m always up for new smoothie recipes!
Thanks for your comment Karen. No you can’t really taste the chaga mushroom in it, the taste of the berries and banana dominates 🙂
I’ve never had a smoothie bowl before but I do love smoothies and this does sound right up my street, so I will have to give this recipe a go!
I hope you enjoy the recipe if you try it Wince. Smoothies bowls definitely make me feel more satisfied than smoothies as a meal 🙂
I really need to start having things like this to get a bit healthier as I don’t think i’ve had a smoothie bowl before x
I love smoothies bowls, they’re so light and refreshing, especially in this summer heat. I hope you enjoy it if you try it 🙂 x
I love smoothie bowls, and this one was delicious! I had never heard about mushroom powder before, a great addition to this recipe!
Thank you so much Jeri, I really appreciate it. I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Cannot wait to make this! So healthy and looks fabulous!
Thank you so much Melissa, I really hope you enjoy it! Please let me know what you think 🙂
This smoothie bowl is packed with so many amazing and nutritious ingredients! Definitely excited to try this one! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate your comment. I hope you enjoy it!
All my favorite ingredients! Yum! I can’t wait to make this one. I need to get chaga first. Thanks for introducing this superfood to me.
Thank you Natalie, I appreciate your comment. I really hope you enjoy it and enjoy trying Chaga for the first time!
This bowl was sooo good. I love all of the berries and the ginger added a nice twist to it.
Thank you so much for your comment and letting me know Amanda. I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
This smoothie bowl is amazing!
Thank you so much Andrea, I really appreciate that. I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Love this smoothie bowl and all the amazing health benefits packed into every bite. It’s so refreshing and such a great way to start your morning!
Thank you so much Anaiah, I really appreciate it! It’s definitely a refreshing breakfast for the hot summer months! I’m so glad you enjoyed it 🙂
This beautiful bowl is so vibrant and incredibly delicious with the berries! What a wonderful way to start the day; thank you for the recipe!
Thank you so much for your comment Emily, I really appreciate it! You’re welcome, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂