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Brain-Boosting Green Smoothie
Frozen mango and half a frozen banana give this single-serving smoothie a thick, cold base that blends in under five minutes. A full cup each of kale and baby spinach go in along with hemp protein powder, almond butter, a piece of fresh or frozen coconut, and a tablespoon of lion's mane mushroom blend powder. Oat milk keeps it plant-based without thinning the texture too much. The coconut and almond butter carry enough fat to round out the earthy green flavor.
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 piece fresh or frozen coconut (about 1½ ounces / 45 g)
- ½ frozen banana
- 1 cup (65 g) chopped kale leaves (no stems)
- 1 cup (45 g) baby spinach
- 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened oat milk or other plant milk
- ½ cup (85 g) frozen mango pieces
- 1½ tablespoons hemp protein powder
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 tablespoon mushroom blend powder (one that includes lion’s mane)
- 1 tablespoon Brain On powder (optional)
Instructions
- 1Place the coconut, frozen banana, kale, spinach, oat milk, frozen mango, hemp protein, almond butter, mushroom powder, and Brain On powder into a blender.
- 2Blend on high speed until the mixture is thick, creamy, and bright green. A high-powered blender works best here to completely pulverize the raw kale. Pour into a glass and drink right away while it's still frosty.
Notes
- Ingredient tip: Brain On powder is usually available at local health food stores or online, but you can skip it if you prefer.
- Swap: If you don't have oat milk, any unsweetened plant milk works well.
- Make ahead: Chop and freeze your kale and spinach in advance for an even colder, thicker smoothie.
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