Mood Boosting Maca, Macadamia & Cacao Smoothie

Rachel Morrow RACHEL MORROW

There are many things that come to mind when someone wants to boost their mood naturally: move your body, get outside, practice deep breathing, the list goes on. How about switching up the foods you eat?

A boost of cacao, a dose of maca powder, add some healthy fats and slow-releasing vegetables that won’t spike your blood-sugar levels. Queue our Mood Boosting Maca, Macadamia & Cacao Smoothie!

Next 3:00 pm slump that hits, try this number for a boost in energy and notice your mood shift.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup frozen zucchini
  • 1 tsp maca powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp cacao powder
  • 1-2 cups macadamia nut milk
  • Option boosters: chia seeds, hemp seeds, protein powder

Method

  1. Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender or nutribullet and blend until smooth and creamy.