You know when you want something sweet, creamy and yummy, but you don’t want to derail your clean eating with a big ole slice of cake or a make a mess baking paleo chocolate chip cookies?
I know I’ve been there!! That’s when you fall back on a naturally sweet, EASY, balanced recipe that you can make in minutes –with no mess!!
A sweet treat smoothie!
Lucky for you, I have two smoothie recipes that will curb any sugar craving!! AND no oven or mixing bowl required.
First up is the Cinnamon Roll Smoothie. Our kids love this one!!! It’s a healthy version of a sugary, sweet, gooey cinnamon roll in the form of a “milkshake”. This smoothie is made from whole food ingredients, contains no added sugar or sweetener and even includes protein!! You can enjoy it as much as you want, without any guilt!
See the recipe below, and enjoy an afternoon treat!!
Cinnamon Roll Smoothie
Equipment
- High Speed Blender
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Cups Fresh Spinach
- 1 Banana Cut into slices and frozen
- 1 tbsp Sunflower Seed Butter unsweetened
- 2 Raw Brazil Nuts
- 5 Raw Cashews
- 1 tbsp Chia Seeds
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 Scoop Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides
- 1 Pitted Date *Can add a 2nd date if you like a sweeter flavor
- 1 Cup Almond Milk
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth.Enjoy!
Chocolate Mama Maca Smoothie
This smoothie is for the Mamas out there!! {unless you are pregnant or nursing–in that case skip the Maca!} The flavor is delish y’all; rich, creamy, chocolatey, and tastes like a chocolate milkshake.
What is Maca you might ask? Maca is a superfood, and cruciferous vegetable used to balance hormones, flush out bad estrogen, enhance fertility, strength, and endurance. It’s also a great form of fiber, protein, magnesium and acts as an adaptogen that can help you manage stress.
Like any supplement, it’s best to start with a small amount until you know how your body reacts. Two tablespoons is a standard daily dose, but starting with 1/2 teaspoon is a good idea!!
If you are a coffee lover, this smoothie is also really yummy with cold brew coffee as the liquid base. Use 1/2 Cup Coffee and 1/2 Cup Almond Milk for a little extra coffee buzz!!
Let’s get to the recipe
Chocolate Mama Maca Smoothie
Equipment
- High Speed Blender
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Almond Milk
- 1 Banana (frozen)
- 1 tbsp Cashew Butter
- 2 tbsp Cacao Powder
- 1 tbsp Maca Powder start with 1/2 teaspoon with first encounter
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 tsp Pink Salt
- 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Enjoy!
- Always consult your physician before starting a new supplement. Maca shouldn't be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
