In our busy lives, maintaining a nutritious diet can be a challenge. Superfood smoothies offer a practical solution. These nutrient-packed blends provide a tasty and convenient way to enhance your health. In this blog post made by our dear friends from Steens Honey (New Zealand’s leading producer of high grade UMF Manuka honey!) we’ll delve into the world of superfood smoothies using nutritional supplements like Cocoa Powder and revealing how to harness the potential of nature’s finest ingredients. Prepare to elevate your daily nutrition and embark on a path toward better well-being!
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This delightful concoction combines the richness of cocoa powder, the caffeine kick of cold brew coffee, and the nutritional punch of lucuma and maca powders. We’ve also subbed a few ingredients to make this recipe friendlier on your wallet.
Africa Botanicals Cocoa Powder: Cocoa powder, derived from cacao beans, is renowned for its rich chocolatey flavor. It’s also packed with antioxidants called flavonoids, which may contribute to heart health and have mood-enhancing properties. Additionally, cocoa powder can provide a natural energy boost, making it a perfect addition to a morning smoothie.
Cold Brew Coffee: Cold brew coffee is a refreshing and invigorating choice for coffee enthusiasts. It offers a smoother, less acidic taste compared to traditional hot coffee. The caffeine in cold brew can provide a gentle pick-me-up, helping you stay alert and focused throughout the day.
Lucuma Powder: Lucuma, a subtropical fruit native to South America, is known for its sweet and maple-like flavor. Lucuma powder is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, including beta-carotene, niacin, and iron. It’s also a natural sweetener, making it a nutritious alternative to refined sugars.
Maca Powder: Maca is an adaptogenic root from the Andes region, celebrated for its potential to enhance energy levels, stamina, and overall vitality. Maca powder is a nutrient-dense addition to the smoothie, providing essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, copper, and iron.
This remarkable combination of ingredients creates a smoothie that not only tantalizes your taste buds but also potentially provides sustained energy, mood enhancement, and nutritional benefits. Whether you’re looking for a morning boost or a mid-afternoon refresher, a Cocoa Powder, Cold Brew, Lucuma, and Maca Smoothie can be a delicious and nutritious choice to fuel your day.
Ingredients
– 1/4 cup cold brew
– 1/4 cup almond milk
– 1/4 cup coconut milk
– 3 pitted dates
– 1 teaspoon Lucuma
– 2 teaspoons Maca powder
– 2 heaped teaspoons cacoa nibs
– 2 teaspoon Africa Botanicals Cocoa powder
– 1 scoop Collagen powder
– Dash of cinnamon
– 1 teaspoon raw Manuka honey
– (Optional) 1 frozen banana
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