Hormone Balancing Maca Smoothie
This smoothie is full of hormone-balancing goodness like flaxseeds, maca and cinnamon!
It’s high in plant based protein, and chock full of healthy fats. Plus, as a bonus, it tastes like a delicious cinnamon cookie!
Why We Love These Three Hormone Balancing Ingredients:
Maca: Extracted from the root of a peruvian cruciferous vegetable related to broccoli and cauliflower, has been used as medicine for thousands of years. Maca boosts libido in both men and women, increases fertility, and boosts energy levels. Maca is an adaptogen which is a class of healing herbs that can help the bodies cope with stress. When used over time, maca can help support the adrenal glands, and reduce uncomfortable hormonal symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and insomnia.
Cinnamon: One of the most well-known benefits of cinnamon is its ability to regulate our blood sugar. Additionally, the antioxidant content of cinnamon helps fight oxidative damage, helping to prevent disease, and is very beneficial to your skin - promoting a youthful, healthy glow! Look for a high quality “Ceylon” cinnamon, also referred to as “real cinnamon”.
Flaxseeds: The wonderful thing about flax is that they are an estrogenic adaptogen, either increasing or reducing estrogen, depending on what the body needs. Flaxseeds are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which help fight inflammation and improve heart health. We also love them because they add even more good-for-you fiber We prefer to use ground or milled flaxseeds because the ground form is easier to digest - Whole flaxseed can pass through your intestine undigested, which means you won't get all the benefits
Hormone Balancing Cinnamon Maca Smoothie
Ingredients:
2 tbsp almond butter or cashew butter
2 tbsp ground flaxseed
1 - 2 tsp maca powder
pinch of ground cinnamon
1 tbsp protein powder or hemp (our current favorite protein powder is K’achava)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups nut or oat milk milk
5 ice cubes
1-2 medjool dates, pitted
Instructions:
Simply add everything to a blender and mix until smooth. Serve and enjoy!