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Lift Your Afternoon Mood with Maca, Kefir & Cacao Smoothie

Rouse your spirits and energy naturally with this afternoon smoothie elixir 🌿

When you’re feeling low, the usual tips—move your body, breathe deeply, or get outside—are great, or you could experiment with a dose of Kefir ! Lactobacillus — a probiotic bacteria found in yogurt and kefir — assists the body in managing stress

🍫 A boost of cacao for feel-good vibes

🦠 Raw milk Kefir -building blocks for serotonin & dopamine,

🍵 A splash of matcha green tea for gentle energy

🌱 A dose of maca powder to balance hormones

🥛 Healthy fats from raw milk

🥕 Slow-releasing veggies to keep blood sugar stable

Next time the 3:00 pm slump hits, blend this up for an energy boost and a mood shift you’ll love!

Ingredients

1/4 cup pre-cooked, chopped and frozen zucchini

1 tsp maca powder

1 tsp cinnamon

Pinch of nutmeg

1 tbsp organic cacao powder

1-2 cups frozen raw milk kefir (Freezing slows down the probiotic activity but won't kill it. Once thawed it is ready to do all the good stuff it was doing before it was frozen. It’s going to make your smoothie super thick and luxurious ♥️)

1 tsp of Bee Pollen Broken Cell from Body Fuel

Method

Add all ingredients to a blender or nutribullet and blend until just smooth and naturally creamy