Chocolate Smoothie
Smoothies are popular because they provide a lot of nutrition without a lot of effort. When you’re on the run, especially in the morning, you can blend myriad nutrient-dense ingredients (such as chia seeds, spinach, pureed pumpkin, and nut butter), along with healthy fats like like MCT oil and adaptogens like maca powder and astragalus for a healthy drink that also tastes like a treat.
This recipe yields 16 ounces
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds soaked in 4 ounces water
- Large handful spinach
- ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/3 cup pureed pumpkin (can substitute sweet potatoes or butternut squash, canned or fresh)
- 1 tablespoon nut butter
- 1 tablespoon MCT oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon maca powder
- 1 teaspoon astragalus
- 1 tablespoon of hemp protein or flax seed
- 1 scoop ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds soaked in 4 ounces water
- Large handful spinach
- 120 ml full-fat coconut milk
- 140 g pureed pumpkin (can substitute sweet potatoes or butternut squash, canned or fresh)
- 1 tablespoon nut butter
- 1 tablespoon MCT oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon maca powder
- 1 teaspoon astragalus
- 1 tablespoon of hemp protein or flax seed
- 1 scoop ice cubes
Directions
Soak chia seeds in water overnight or at least 10 minutes before blending.
Combine all ingredients in a blender
Inspired by Chef James Barry’s Chocolate Thunder Smoothie.