Even if you don't live in Los Angeles, there's a good chance you've heard of Erewhon Market, the city's popular upscale grocery chain known for its healthy food and loyal celebrity customers. Now, it's become a hotspot for tourists to visit (yes, I'm talking about a grocery store) just to experience its famous smoothies first-hand. Well, one of its recipes has gone viral thanks to our favorite social media platform: the $17 Erewhon Coconut Cloud Smoothie, a cute frozen treat that looks like it was caught in a glass Sky. It may not be the exact version you buy in the store, but it's a near-perfect dupe that doesn't require a trip to Los Angeles to taste.
The hashtag #cloudsmoothie has currently been viewed more than 2.7 million times on TikTok, and there are countless videos of users testing DIY recipes - all of which result in a gorgeous blue drink. And, on the plus side, this viral TikTok Blue Cloud smoothie happens to be both healthy and Instagram-worthy: According to Natalie Rizzo, M.S., R.D., a registered dietitian in New York City, It is made with all ingredients. - Star ingredients like almond milk, avocado, almond butter, banana and a dash of Blue Magik Spirulina (the spirulina turns it blue).
While smoothies may look artistic and complicated, they're actually very easy to replicate at home. Watch @gucciganggabi's TikTok to learn how to make the Erewhon Coconut Cloud Smoothie, and keep scrolling to learn more about all the nutritional benefits you'll enjoy when drinking it.
How to Make Blue Coconut Cloud Smoothie
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To make the Blue Cloud Smoothie, place the frozen pineapple chunks halfway into a blender. (You can add mango, too!) Next, add half a peeled avocado, three drops of stevia sweetener, a generous dollop of almond butter, and a couple cups of spirulina. Pour in a quarter to a half of the almond milk, then add a full spoonful of vanilla collagen. mix. Then, to create the clouds, spread some coconut cream on the inside of a clear glass and pour in the smoothie. Voila: a beautiful blue masterpiece.
Blue Coconut Cloud Smoothie Benefits
First of all, this recipe is great because it keeps you full for a long time. "Almond butter, avocados, and bananas provide good fats and carbs—two nutrients that keep you full and energized during busy days," Rizzo tells Bustle. The remaining ingredients cover other nutritional bases. "Adding them through a fun and easy smoothie will benefit your vitamin and mineral intake," she says.
Rizzo likes the idea of using almond milk, especially in the morning to start her day. “Almonds are packed with nutrients and have a variety of health benefits,” she says. "Just one ounce or handful provides 6 grams of natural plant-based protein, 4 grams of filling fiber, 13 grams of unsaturated fat, and 50 percent of the recommended daily value of antioxidant vitamin E."
Rizzo says a slice of avocado is packed with plant-based healthy fats, as well as fiber, vitamins and minerals like B6 and folate to boost your gut and health. Almond butter is a great way to get more protein to help keep your energy levels high, while pineapple and bananas add vitamin C. And there's collagen, which Rizzo says is great for bone and skin health.
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Of course, the most important ingredient is blue spirulina. It's what turns the smoothie its light sky blue color while also taking the drink's health benefits to the next level. "One tablespoon of spirulina is packed with nutrients, including 4 grams of protein, 11 percent of the DV for vitamin B1 and 15 percent of the DV for vitamin B2," says Rizzo. "It's a great source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, and can lower 'bad' cholesterol, similar to almonds." And there you have it: a smoothie worthy of sharing on your Instagram.
Research references:
Finamore, A. 2017. Antioxidant, immunomodulatory and microbiome modulating activities of sustainable and eco-friendly Spirulina . Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/3247528
source:
Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD, registered dietitian in New York City
