Tart Cherry Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie Bowl
"Tart cherries are one of the most studied anti-inflammatory foods on the planet. This bowl makes them delicious."
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🛒 Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen tart cherries (Montmorency variety)
- 1/2 banana
- 1/2 cup plain kefir or Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- Toppings: fresh cherries, walnuts, granola, cacao nibs
👨🍳 Instructions
- Blend frozen tart cherries, banana, kefir, almond milk, and flaxseed until thick and smooth.
- Add more almond milk one tablespoon at a time if too thick to blend.
- Pour into a bowl.
- Top with fresh cherries, walnuts, granola, and cacao nibs.
- Eat immediately — the bowl will melt if left too long.
🥗 Nutrition Highlights
🩺 Why This Recipe Works for Your Conditions
Tart cherries contain some of the highest concentrations of anthocyanins of any food. Clinical trials show they reduce markers of inflammation (CRP, IL-6) and can lower uric acid — relevant for gout, lupus, and autoimmune joint conditions.
Kefir provides live probiotic cultures and is generally better tolerated than yogurt. Prebiotic fiber from flaxseed feeds beneficial gut bacteria.
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