To maintain a successful ketogenic nutrition plan it is important to have easy, healthy, nutritious go to meals. This ketogenic vegetarian chocolate smoothie recipe is delicious and packed with power boosting and anti-aging ingredients such as matcha powder, MCT oil and cacao.
Here are a few things to know about matcha green tea powder.
- Packed with antioxidants including the powerful EGCg
- Boosts metabolism and burns calories
- Detoxifies effectively and naturally
- Calms the mind and relaxes the body
- Is rich in fiber, chlorophyll and vitamins
- Enhances mood and aids in concentration
- Provides vitamin C, selenium, chromium, zinc and magnesium
- Prevents disease
- Lowers cholesterol and blood sugar
Now how about that MCT oil?
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Reduce stored body fat
- Have more energy
- Think more clearly
- Experience better digestion
- Balance hormone levels
- Improve your mood
- Fight bacterial infection and viruses
- Absorb fat-soluble nutrients from various foods
Here’s some incredible facts about cacao.
- Cacao contains 40 times the antioxidants of blueberries.
- Cacao is the highest plant-based source of iron.
- It is full of magnesium for a healthy heart and brain.
- It has more calcium than cow milk.
- Cacao is a natural mood elevator and anti-depressant.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Simple Truth Almondmilk (unsweetened)
- 1 scoop Vegan Protein Chocolate Powder (Sprouts brand)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Matcha Green Tea Powder
- 1 teaspoon MCT oil
- 1 teaspoon raw organic cacao powder
Instructions
Blend all ingredients in blender and go!
Nutritional Facts
Total calories 240
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Dr. Christie Smirl has over 25 years of medical experience. She completed a Doctorate of Ayurvedic Medicine from American University of Complimentary Medicine as well as Nurse Practitioner and Master of Science from Loma Linda University. Dr. Christie is also an E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher Trainer YACEP, Reiki Master/Teacher, Tantric Energy Healer and Musician.
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