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.