As the weather cools off, I’m all about adding some go-to immunity boosters to my smoothies. Most drinks we reach for in the cooler months are full of added sugars and unhealthy ingredients so I wanted to make sure to include a healthy but still balanced way to nourish as the weather changes.
This Autumn Immunity Boosting Smoothie is …
- gluten-free
- high in fiber
- free from added sugar
- immunity-boosting
- protein-packed
- blood sugar-balancing
- and delicious!
Ingredients:
*serves 1
- ½ cup pureed pumpkin
- ½ frozen banana
- 1 clementine (peeled)
- 1 scoop of Hydrolyzed Collagen Protein Powder
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp ground flax seeds
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
Directions:
Place all ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend until creamy. Pour into glasses and enjoy!
Recipe by Brianna Towne, a holistic nutritionist and maternal health expert supporting women on the arc of motherhood with food, movement and behavior change that lasts for generations. Brianna holds a Masters of Science in Nutrition Education from American University along with half a dozen training and certifications from postpartum corrective exercise to intuitive eating.
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