Description
A nourishing, metabolism-boosting smoothie that supports natural GLP-1 activity using whole, anti-inflammatory ingredients.
Ingredients
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
½ avocado
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 scoop plant-based protein powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
½ teaspoon fresh grated ginger
1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
½ cup frozen blueberries or raspberries
1 Medjool date (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Add almond milk to blender.
2. Add avocado, date (if using), protein powder, and vanilla.
3. Add chia seeds, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, and matcha.
4. Top with frozen berries.
5. Blend on high for 45–60 seconds until smooth.
6. Adjust consistency with more almond milk if needed.
7. Taste and tweak sweetness or spice.
8. Serve immediately in a chilled glass.
Notes
Reduce berries and skip date for a low-carb version.
Add nut butter or hemp seeds for a post-workout boost.
Turn into a smoothie bowl by reducing liquid and topping with seeds and coconut.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothies
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Health Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg