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Vanilla Spice Adaptogenic Smoothie

Recipe By : Michelle McCowan
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This Vanilla Spice Adaptogenic Smoothie with Ashwagandha offers a rich vanilla flavour coupled with warming notes of cinnamon and allspice, making it a delicious way to take a dose of the healing herb.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Dietary GF, No Added Sugar
Season(s) Autumn, Harvest, Spring, Winter
Difficulty Easy
Yield 1 Smoothie / 16 oz

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Milk (I like using homemade Tigernut or Almond)
  • 1 ripe Banana (Fresh or Frozen)
  • ½ teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • ¼ teaspoon Ashwagandha Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 Dash Ground Allspice
  • 1 Dash Ground Cardamom

Instructions
 

  • Place all the ingredients in a blender jug. For the smoothest blend, I find adding the milk first is best. Then break a banana in half or cut it into chunks and toss it in. Next, add the ashwagandha powder, ground cinnamon, allspice, and cardamom.
  • After all the ingredients have been added to the blender jug, blend them until smooth. This smoothie isn't ultra-thick, so it should only take 10 - 15 seconds in a powerful blender.
  • Once fully blended, pour the smoothie into your favourite smoothie cup, jar or travel tumbler to enjoy! You can top it with an extra sprinkle of cinnamon for an additional kick of flavour.

Notes

Add a protein source like hemp hearts or a quality protein powder to make it a breakfast smoothie.
Make it thicker by adding yogurt. I like using homemade cashew yogurt to keep it dairy-free.
Use frozen banana for a cold and refreshing smoothie.
Add pear for additional flavour and thickness.
Vanilla powder can be used instead of extract.
*This smoothie is best consumed occasionally and in moderation, as it is recommended to take breaks and time away from the daily use of adaptogenic herbs.

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Nutrition

Serving: 16oz | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 408IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 319mg | Iron: 0.2mg
Total Servings : 1
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