Smoothie with Flax (Anti-Aging)
The Anti-Aging Smoothie with Flax is packed with science-backed ingredients to support longevity and healthy aging.
Servings: 2 serving
Calories: 338kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup nondairy milk (soy, pea, almond, oat, or cashew)
- ½ cup frozen mango chunks or frozen pineapple
- 1 cup frozen blueberries or frozen berries
- 1 teaspoon amla powder (dried gooseberry) optional*
- 1 tablespoon wheat germ optional
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
- 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
- 1 tablespoon raw walnut pieces or more seeds
- 1 tablespoon raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- Pinch of ground cloves
- 1 pod cardamom optional*
- 1 tablespoon dried barberries or unsweetened dried cranberries*
- 1 pitted Medjool date
- 1 tablespoon strawberry powder optional*
- 3 ice cubes
Instructions
- Transfer the milk, mango, blueberries, amla powder, wheat germ, flaxseed meal, hemp hearts, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, barberries, date, strawberry powder (if using), and ice to the canister of a blender.
- Blend on high until smooth.
Notes
Use soy or pea milk for the most protein.
*Specialty Ingredients: See the blog post for where to find these.
A high-speed blender works best for making this flax smoothie.
The smoothie’s texture varies based on the type of milk used. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk or water until the desired thickness is reached.
Feel free to add protein powder. You can find my preferred brand here.
Nutrition
Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 486mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 799IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 4mg
