Burst of Energy Superfood Smoothie Recipe (With Chia Seeds)
(Guest Recipe) Every so often we all wake up feeling either cranky, groggy or depressed. To completely change your mood and your outlook on life there’s nothing like a superfood smoothie packed with vitamins, minerals, enzymes and other unknown nutrients. A combination of these powerful foods can not only instantly make you feel happier and more alive it can also give you boundless energy throughout a long and grueling workday or you can use it on the weekends to feel amazing while enjoying your time off.
The best time to drink a superfood smoothie is in the morning, because your body is on an empty tank and is able to utilize nutrients more efficiently. The recipe below is not your normal, average superfood smoothie, it’s quite a unique concoction!
Burst of Energy Superfood Smoothie Recipe (With Chia Seeds)
- Start with about 1 cup of cold filtered water in your blender
- 1 cup of chia gel (see directions for making chia gel below)
- 1 handful of almonds
- 1 handful of dates
- 1 organic tangelo (you can also use an orange)
- 1/2 a cup of organic cocoa powder
- 1 handful of organic spinach
- 1/2 a cup of organic coconut shreds
- 1 chunk of ginger
- A hint of nutmeg
Blend for about 10 seconds and enjoy!
This smoothie recipe not only works wonders for your body and mind, it also tastes absolutely amazing; don’t believe me, make it for yourself!
Making chia gel
You can buy chia gel, or make your own by simply adding 1/3 cup chia seeds to 2 cups water (6:1 ratio).
Just put the warm water into a tightly sealed container with a tight-fitting lid and pour the dry seeds into the water. Shake the container for fifteen seconds; let it sit for one minute and then shake it again and your done – chia gel!
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