Mango Carrot Dream Smoothie
This smoothie is a powerhouse blend of fruits and veggies that offers a refreshing start to your day and best of all it tastes amazing! The mango and strawberries provide a burst of vitamin C and antioxidants, perfect for boosting skin health and immunity. Carrots and cauliflower add fiber and vitamin A for digestion and eye health and provide that creamy texture, while flaxseed powder and almond butter bring healthy fats and omega-3s and satiety. Collagen supports skin, hair, and joint health, making this smoothie a fantastic all-in-one wellness boost!
Equipment
- blender
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mangoes (prefer frozen)
- 5-6 Baby carrots
- 1/2 cup Strawberries
- 1 tbsp Fine Flaxseed Powder
- 1 tsbp Almond Butter
- 4-5 florets Frozen Cauliflower Frozen will add texture and keep the strong flavors at bay.
- 1 serving Collagen
- 1 cup Water (Adjust based on thickness your desire)
Notes
Health Benefits:
– Benefits: Cauliflower is such a great source of fiber and antioxidants. It is a great source of vitamin K that helps with calcium absorption for stronger bones. It’s one of those superfoods that can fit into just about any diet plan, if you are keto, mediterranean or vegan.
– Studies: Cauliflower is included in the Cruciferous family and thus the components of cauliflower include glucosinolates, ascorbic acid, carotenoids, phenolic compounds and vitamin E. These vitamins and compounds give it its anticarcinogenic and antioxidant effects. Studies mostly have focused on the benefits of cauliflower and other cruciferous vegetables with lowering risk of cardiovascular, cancer and neurological disorders but new evidence is showing the benefits in bone health especially for perimenopausal women.
1 Tablespoon of Almond Butter
– Benefits: Almond butter provides healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential nutrients like vitamin E, magnesium, and potassium. It supports heart health, helps control blood sugar levels, and promotes satiety.
– Studies: Nuts and nut butters have been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and improved blood lipid profiles.
1 Serving of Collagen
– Benefits: Collagen powder provides essential amino acids that support skin elasticity, joint health, and muscle repair. It helps improve skin hydration and reduce wrinkles.
– Studies: Collagen supplementation has been shown to improve skin health, reduce joint pain and have been shown to help with bone and cartilage regeneration.
1 Teaspoon of Fine Flaxseed Powder
– Benefits: Flaxseed oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which support heart health, reduce inflammation, and promote brain function. It also provides fiber that aids in digestion.
– Studies: Flaxseed oil consumption is associated with improved cardiovascular health and anti-inflammatory effects.
- Mangoes: High vitamin A and C, anti inflammatory, amazing for your digestion and gut microbes.
- Carrots: High in beta-carotene, supports your eye and skin health.
- Strawberries: Packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, good for immunity.
- Flaxseed Powder: Rich in omega-3s, supporting heart health and reduces inflammation. (Paid Link)
- Almond Butter: Provides healthy fats and protein, good for satiety and heart health.
- Cauliflower: Low-calorie, fiber-rich, and supports digestion.
- Collagen: provides essential amino acids that support skin elasticity and joint health. (Paid Link)
– Benefits: Cauliflower is such a great source of fiber and antioxidants. It is a great source of vitamin K that helps with calcium absorption for stronger bones. It’s one of those superfoods that can fit into just about any diet plan, if you are keto, mediterranean or vegan.
– Studies: Cauliflower is included in the Cruciferous family and thus the components of cauliflower include glucosinolates, ascorbic acid, carotenoids, phenolic compounds and vitamin E. These vitamins and compounds give it its anticarcinogenic and antioxidant effects. Studies mostly have focused on the benefits of cauliflower and other cruciferous vegetables with lowering risk of cardiovascular, cancer and neurological disorders but new evidence is showing the benefits in bone health especially for perimenopausal women.
1 Tablespoon of Almond Butter
– Benefits: Almond butter provides healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential nutrients like vitamin E, magnesium, and potassium. It supports heart health, helps control blood sugar levels, and promotes satiety.
– Studies: Nuts and nut butters have been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and improved blood lipid profiles.
1 Serving of Collagen
– Benefits: Collagen powder provides essential amino acids that support skin elasticity, joint health, and muscle repair. It helps improve skin hydration and reduce wrinkles.
– Studies: Collagen supplementation has been shown to improve skin health, reduce joint pain and have been shown to help with bone and cartilage regeneration.
1 Teaspoon of Fine Flaxseed Powder
– Benefits: Flaxseed oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which support heart health, reduce inflammation, and promote brain function. It also provides fiber that aids in digestion.
– Studies: Flaxseed oil consumption is associated with improved cardiovascular health and anti-inflammatory effects.