Mission Smoothie Bowl
One of my favorite time of the year is right about now, when the Summer is transitioning into Fall and the farmers markets are abundant in Mission Figs. Black Mission figs are small figs with pink flesh and a deep purple skin that appears black when dried. They have a rich, sweet flavor and a gummy texture. I can’t seem to get enough of them. The other day, I decided to make a smoothie bowl with them. The combination was delicious.
You’ll love that this bowl has He Shou Wu, a great Chinese medicine herb great for hair growth and a rejuvenation tonic. Although the mechanisms are not completely understood, substances with a marked harmonizing effect on the endocrine system (hormone-producing glands) and high zinc content tend to have beneficial effects on hair growth and restoration.
Mission Smoothie Bowl
Makes 1 serving
What You Need
What You’ll Need To Know
Smoothie Base
1 handful baby spinach
1/2 small avocado*
1/4 cup blueberries*
1/4 cup cucumber*
1/2 banana*
1 mission fig*
1 tbsp coconut flakes, unsweetened
1 tbsp cashew butter
1 tbs He Shou Wu
1/2 cup water
4-5 ice cubes
Toppings:
1 tbsp coconut flakes, unsweetened
1 tbsp gr8nola cacao granola
1 mission fig
In a high-speed blender add all smoothie-base ingredients, and blend for 60-90 seconds or until smooth.
Pour in a bowl or weck jar and top with coconut flakes, gr8nola cacao granola, and 1 fresh mission fig slicked up.
*Notes: Freeze ingredients before hand and skip adding ice for a much more smooth consistency.
