Mood Boosting Maca, Macadamia & Cacao Smoothie
RACHEL MORROW
There are many things that come to mind when someone wants to boost their mood naturally: move your body, get outside, practice deep breathing, the list goes on. How about switching up the foods you eat?
A boost of cacao, a dose of maca powder, add some healthy fats and slow-releasing vegetables that won’t spike your blood-sugar levels. Queue our Mood Boosting Maca, Macadamia & Cacao Smoothie!
Next 3:00 pm slump that hits, try this number for a boost in energy and notice your mood shift.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup frozen zucchini
- 1 tsp maca powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 1 tbsp cacao powder
- 1-2 cups macadamia nut milk
- Option boosters: chia seeds, hemp seeds, protein powder
Method
- Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender or nutribullet and blend until smooth and creamy.
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