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The phytochemicals found in cranberries and pomegranates keep your heart healthy, in part by triggering the production of blood pressure-lowering nitric oxide, which inhibits arterial plaque buildup. Meanwhile, nuts are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce the risk for cardiac arrest.

Crunchy Cranberry-Pom SMOOTHIE BOWL

1 cup frozen cranberries

1 cup pomegranate juice

½ cup rolled oats

6 oz plain, vanilla, or berry low-fat yogurt

Toppings

¼ cup chopped or slivered almonds

¼ cup blueberries and blackberries

1 Tbsp flaxseeds

In a blender, combine the first four ingredients. Blend until the desired consistency is reached, then pour into a bowl and sprinkle with toppings.

Makes 2 servings

Per serving: 324 cal, 11 g fat (2 g sat), 49 g carbs, 27 g sugar, 74 mg sodium, 8 g fiber, 11 g protein

This smoothie bowl is an antioxidant beast! Mixed berries are a natural sweetener, and serve as a source of many important phytonutrients. Specifically, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries are full of flavonoids, which help protect blood vessels and have anti-inflammatory benefits.

Serves 2 creamy smoothie bowls

Ingredients:

2 cups frozen mixed berries (9 ounces), plus fresh berries as a topping. I love using raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries.

1 cup almond milk, chilled

4 teaspoons chia seeds, plus extra for a topping

2 Tablespoons honey

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon sea salt 

Optional Toppings:

• Fresh berries
• Chia seeds  
• Pepitas
• Hemp seeds 
• Crushed Raw Almonds  

Blend frozen berries, milk, chia seeds, honey, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a blender until smooth. Pour the smoothie mixture into two bowls and top with whichever garnishes your heart desires.

Enjoy!

This smoothie bowl is inspired by the age-old combination of chocolate hazelnut. There's something decadent about the flavor of roasted hazelnuts that only gets better with rich chocolate and real cocoa. 

Hazelnuts are also very special in terms of nutrition and health. They have a unique fat composition (primarily oleic acid), an ounce provides 2.7 grams of dietary fiber, and they're particularly high in two minerals: manganese and copper. Copper is needed for iron absorption and manganese is necessary for bone formation. 

Serves 2 rich and creamy smoothie bowls

Ingredients:

2 servings of chocolate protein powder, any brand will do

1 tablespoon raw cacao powder

½ cup toasted hazelnuts (toasting tips here)

1½ bananas

1½ cup unsweetened almond milk or water

¼ teaspoon sea salt

Toppings:

• sliced bananas
• crushed hazelnuts
• coconut
• cacao nibs
• hemp seeds

Blend until smooth, pour the smoothie mixture into two bowls and top with whichever garnishes your heart desires.

Enjoy!

Recipe courtesy of With Food and Love.