I love reverse engineering recipes. I had the Wiccan Brew Smoothie at the Good Earth in Fairfax, CA last week and fell in love. It was so filling, satisfying and delicious — I had to make it at home! Of course, I took liberties and changed a couple of the ingredients. The original ingredients are Coconut milk, almond milk, Bananas, Flax seeds, and Spirulina. Here’s my version…
Coconut, Almond, Chia & Spirulina Smoothie
Makes 4 cups (or 2 16 oz. portions)
1 cup coconut milk
½ cup almonds (preferably, raw & soaked)
1 banana
2 tbsp chia seeds and/or 2 tbsp whey powder
1 heaping tbsp spirulina (you can start slow with maybe 1 tsp)
½ tbsp Greener Grasses by Life Force Nutritionals (optional)
3 cups filtered water, as needed
Pour the coconut milk, almonds, chia seeds and spirulina in a blender. Add in 2 cups of water. Blend until smooth. Top off with whatever amount of water you need to get to 4 cups. Blend. Enjoy!
This would be an excellent breakfast smoothie. There’s plenty of good fats and protein to get you going for the day, including the sometimes-elusive omega 3. Omega 3 fatty acids are crucial for hormone balance. They keep your estrogens, progesterone and androgens in check, your mood happy and your immune system strong.
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