Brain Boosting Smoothie đź’™
Recipe by Charis Lindrooth, D.C.This smoothie is not very sweet. That’s better for your brain, but if you need it sweeter, add more ripe bananas or unsweetened applesauce.
Blend the following ingredients in a sturdy blender such as Vitamix or Nutri Bullet:
Ingredients
1 cup kefir, or substitute coconut milk, hemp milk, or other (not oat). OR 1 cup of nervine tea such as skullcap and milky oat
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries or other ripe berries
1/2 avocado, optional
1/4 cup raw nuts/seeds - as fresh as possible! Pumpkin and whole flax are great.
1 handful of dark greens or salad mix
1/2 green banana or riper if you prefer a sweeter taste
1-2 tsp cocoa powder, unsweetened, optional
1-3 tsp marshmallow root powder or acacia powder, optional
1 tsp each, Reishi powder and or Lion’s Mane powder
1 TBSP Barlean’s Omega 3 fish oil, lemon flavored
A snip or two of fresh herbs: Tulsi, Rosemary, Mint, Sage
A dash of your favorite spices: cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla bean
Directions
Blend the ingredients in a sturdy blender such as Vitamix or Nutri Bullet.
Enjoy!
Tip
- Drink the smoothie promptly for the fullest potency.