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A Mood-Boosting Smoothie To Kick The Week Off Right

Author:

Sophie Jaffe

March 21, 2016

Founder of Philosophie Superfoods

By Sophie Jaffe

Founder of Philosophie Superfoods

Sophie Jaffe is a certified raw-food nutritionist and raw-food chef. She's a member of the Yoga Alliance as an advanced teacher and is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a personal trainer.

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March 21, 2016

Whip up this chocolaty superfood smoothie to naturally elevate your mood and boost your spirits! Not only is cacao (the superfood behind all things chocolate) SO yummy, it’s also high in tryptophan, which increases serotonin levels in the brain.

The nourishing drink also features tryptophan-rich pumpkin seeds and coconut, which is loaded with medium-chain triglycerides—fats that keep your brain oxygenated, healthy, and happy!

Mood-Boosting Smoothie

Ingredients

½ frozen banana
1 cup almond milk
3 tablespoons gluten-free oats
1½ tablespoons protein powder (I used Philosophie Cacao Magic Superfood + Protein Blend)
1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
1 tablespoon coconut butter (I used Philosophie Coconut Magic Coconut Butter)
1 tablespoon cacao nibs
½ cup ice
Stevia, honey, or sweetener of choice (optional)

Preparation

1. Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender. Blitz until all ingredients are fully incorporated. The smoothie should be thick and creamy, but feel free to add more milk or ice to adjust the consistency.

2. Top with extra pumpkin seeds, cacao nibs, hemp seeds, or coconut flakes if you have them on hand, and ENJOY!