Mood Enhancing Chocolate Smoothie

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July 26, 2016

Chocolatey, refreshing and delicious! This drink will help boost mood and energy while supporting the microbiome. It's filled with antioxidants and omega 3 fatty acids to support brain function.

Raw cacao contains a variety of mood enhancing properties including:
- Phenylethylamine or PEA, the love molecule, a neurotransmitter produced in the body when we fall in love.
- Anandamide, in Sanskrit means 'bliss'.
- MAO inhibitors helps to ensure mood enhancing neurotransmitters are absorbed by the body and reach the brain.
- Serotonin a mood enhancing neurotransmitter
- Magnesium which is a key mineral to aid in relaxation.

Directions

1Put all ingredients in a blender - blend until smooth.

Ingredients

2 tablespoon nut butter

1 tablespoon hemp hearts

1 tablespoon raw cacao

1 cup filtered water

1 frozen banana or 1 cup avocado (frozen for a thicker/colder drink)

1 medjool dates pitted & soaked

1 tablespoon collagen powder (optional)

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