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We asked our friend and licensed Health Coach Jolene Hart to give us the scoop on her Spiced Skin Glow Smoothie!
Spiced Skin Glow Smoothie
“This antioxidant-packed smoothie delivers the protein and healthy fats necessary to stabilize your blood sugar in the morning, while also targeting your skin’s seasonal need for extra healing and repair with beta carotene-rich pumpkin, squash, or sweet potato.”
Yield 1 serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk (try coconut, almond or hemp)
- 1/2 cup filtered water
- 1/2 cup roasted pumpkin, sweet potato or winter squash puree
- 1/2 banana
- 1 serving plant-based protein powder (1 to 2 scoops)
- 1/4 cup raw pecans
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp of cinnamon
- 1 tsp blackstrap molasses (optional for depth of flavor)
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a high-powered blender and process until smooth.
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