Reduce inflammation with turmeric and pepper, increase tryptophan amino acid (body uses to make serotonin which regulates mood disorders such as anxiety and depression) with spinach, parsley and almond butter, increase histidine amino acid with hemp hearts.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- ½ cup frozen mango chunks
- ½ large ripe banana
- ¼ medium beet, chopped
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 2 teaspoons maca powder
- 2 teaspoons hemp seed hearts
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon bee pollen
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Place coconut milk, spinach, mango, banana, beet, coconut oil, parsley, turmeric, almond butter, maca powder, hemp hearts, chia seeds, bee pollen, cinnamon, ground ginger, salt, and pepper in a high-speed blender (such as Vitamix®). Blend until smooth.
Cook’s Note:
You can use frozen pineapple chunks instead of mango. Coconut oil and bee pollen are optional ingredients.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 3 | |
Calories 303 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat26g | 33% |
Saturated Fat19g | 95% |
Sodium437mg | 19% |
Total Carbohydrate19g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 15% |
Total Sugars8g | |
Protein5g | |
Vitamin C16mg | 80% |
Calcium57mg | 4% |
Iron4mg | 21% |
Potassium444mg | 9% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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