Yesterday we celebrated chocolate, today we celebrate another skin loving superfood for #NationalBlueberryDay! ⠀
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Blueberries are one of my favourite fruits, a real ‘bang for your buck’ option. They are low in sugar, and packed with antioxidants and polyphenols that lower inflammation, improve eyesight and increase cognitive function. They are also a true #BeautyFood– containing high levels of carotenoids that convert to retinol in the body. ⠀
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When they are in seasonal I love to eat a handful (or two) of these purple powerhouses a day – in a smoothie, in a salad, or simply straight up.⠀
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Here is a fresh twist on a Blueberry Superfood Smoothie – I’ve used soaked cashews to add a rich thickness to the smoothie, and the use of fresh lavender makes it taste like summer in a glass! ⠀
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Blueberry Lavender Cashew Cream

• 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen ⠀

• 1 scoop vanilla plant-based (pea, rice or hemp) protein powder⠀

• 1 scoop collagen powder – Bare Bones Grass Fed Collagen Peptides are my favourite – use code ‘JHCOLLAGEN for a 15% discount and free shipping

• 1 cup cauliflower rice, fresh or frozen ⠀

• 1/2 cup cashews, soaked overnight ⠀

• 1.5 cups coconut milk

• 1 teaspoon chia seeds ⠀

• 1/2 teaspoon fresh lavender ⠀⠀

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.