So everyone knows that kale is what's hot in the hood. But bee pollen and maca are new to me. One of the local lunch spots here in Encinitas tops their smoothies with bee pollen and it's soooo good. It's like weird and gritty and kind of sweet, and can basically do everything besides cure cancer. People take it as a supplement to enhance energy, soothe skin, reduce inflammation, blah blah. Maca powder is Peruvian superfood with all sorts of claims including aphrodisiac qualities ;) Chia seeds are high in protein, and this whole smoothie is a completely plant based source of natural protein.
*note: some people have allergic reactions to bee pollen. Some say it helps to reduce allergies.
My measurements are just a guideline, use more or less of what you like.
Superfood Power Protein Smoothie
2 cups kale
1 banana
handful of blackberries
even bigger handful of fresh cut pineapple
1 tbs chia seeds
1 tbs maca powder
1 tbs hemp protein powder
1 cup cold filtered water
1 tbs bee pollen
Put first 8 ingredients into blender, liquify that sh*t. Top with bee pollen and feel like a million bucks :)
My ingredients
Inside the blender
Veggie Toast with Hummus
I'm obsessed with Ezekiel brand toast and wraps. It's flourless sprouted grain bread with 18 amino acids that creates a complete protein similar to the protein in milk and eggs. And it's just tasty, I like the sesame kind. Add some hummus and veggies and you are good to go.
Veggie Toast with Hummus
1 slice toast (or 2 if your hungry)
hummus (I used Fresh n' Nova raw pine nut hummus from Whole Foods)
sliced tomatoes
1/2 sliced avocado (or whole if making 2 toasts)
sprouts
S&P
Directions: Assemble.
My pretty colored heirloom cherry tomatoes
Me and my Idol Rachel Brathen aka @yoga_girl at the Wanderlust festival in Lake Tahoe, right after a stand up paddle board yoga session
mmmm I want all of this now, including you, yoga girl (also my idol) and Tahoe.
ReplyDeleteTahoe is rad! Let's cook together and post something!
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