Get your day started off right with this delicious mocha-flavoured smoothie, packed with energy-boosting maca.
Dr. Joey’s mocha maca morning smoothie
Serving size: 1
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp organic instant coffee
- 1 tsp cocoa or cacao powder
- ¼ cup boiling water
- 1 frozen banana, broken into chunks
- ½ cup vanilla almond milk (sweetened or not)
- 1 tbsp peanut butter or nut butter of your choice
- 1 tbsp maca powder*
- 1 scoop of protein powder – vanilla
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Ice for serving, optional
Method:
1. Add the instant coffee and cocoa powder to boiling water in a mug and stir to dissolve. Pour mixture into a blender.
2. Add the banana, almond milk, nut butter, maca powder, protein powder, cinnamon and ice and process until completely smooth. Enjoy!
*Maca can be omitted from recipe if desired.
What is maca?
Maca is a root plant derived from the cruciferous family (similar to broccoli). Maca has adaptagen properties which can help to balance hormones, boost energy and mood.
Which protein powder do I recommend?
My favorite type of protein powder is one that is sprouted and derived from brown rice. When purchasing protein powder, opt for one that is free of fillers and artificial sweeteners. As always – the fewer ingredients, the better!
Courtesy www.drjoey.com