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10 Comments · January 29, 2018

Sunflower Cinnamon Maca Smoothie

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This sunflower cinnamon maca smoothie is just as nourishing as it is delicious. It's packed with selenium, vitamin e, copper, bloat-busting potassium, and mood- and hormone-balancing maca. 

Sunflower Cinnamon Maca Smoothie

This sunflower cinnamon maca smoothie is a powerhouse of feel-good ingredients, including...

Bananas. Bananas are packed with potassium, tryptophan, and B6, which makes them one of the ultimate mood-boosting, bloat-busting foods. Specifically, potassium balances out the body's sodium levels, allowing it to release excess fluids, while tryptophan and B6 serve as a mood-enhancing super duo.

How so?

Carbohydrates (e.g., sweet bananas) allow the brain to absorb tryptophan and B6 helps convert tryptophan to serotonin. I've mentioned this before, but there are few foods that I get an instant mood boost from, and bananas are one of them. The aftermath of consumption is lovingly referred to as "the banana high" in our house.

Sunflower seeds + sunflower butter. Sunflower seeds (as well as sunflower butter) are rich with vitamin e. Vitamin e is a fat-soluble nutrient that acts as an antioxidant in the body, fighting free radicals and naturally slowing the aging of cells. Specifically, vitamin e is hailed for its ability to balance cholesterol, repair damaged skin, thicken hair, and balance hormones.

Maca. Maca is an adaptogen, meaning it works with a person's body to help her adapt in a variety of ways, most notably to stress and fatigue. Adaptogens also help boost the immune system, support the endocrine system, increase physical and cognitive stamina, reduce discomfort, and balance mood.

But what's so special about maca root?

Maca has long been touted for its positive effects on fertility, hormone balance, stamina, sexual function, memory, and focus. It contains over 20 amino acids, 8 of which are essential. It's also rich with vitamins B1, B2, C, and E, and calcium, magnesium, potassium, and zinc.

When it comes to hormone regulation, there are few foods as well-regarded as maca. It's been known to help manage symptoms of PMS, menopause, and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS); decrease levels of anxiety and depression, and improve prostate health in men.

This root-derived adaptogen is typically found as a powder, which can be easily added to recipes or tucked in to capsules to be consumed as a daily supplement.

Cinnamon. Cinnamon, a warming spice derived from the bark of the Cinnamomum tree, is highly praised (and ranked) for its protective antioxidant properties. It's also known to have anti-diabetic, anti-microbial, and immunity-boosting properties.

Long story short: You're getting all of the above goodness wrapped up in one, milkshake-esque smoothie.

To make this nourishing smoothie, simply add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender, and give everything a solid one- to two-minute whirl.

Sunflower Cinnamon Maca Smoothie

Then, pour into a glass (or two if you're willing to share) and slurp back the feel-goods.

Sunflower Cinnamon Maca Smoothie

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Sunflower Cinnamon Maca Smoothie
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Sunflower Cinnamon Maca Smoothie

This sunflower cinnamon maca smoothie is just as nourishing as it is delicious. It's packed with vitamin e, copper, bloat-busting potassium, and mood- and hormone-balancing maca. 
Course Breakfast, Smoothie, Snack
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, plant-based, Vegan
Servings 1 to 2 people
Author Ashley

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe and speckled bananas, peeled, sliced, and frozen
  • 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
  • 1 tablespoon sunflower butter
  • 1 tablespoon maca powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender, and blend on high until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour into a glass (or two).
  • Serve immediately.

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  1. Zayn says

    January 29, 2018 at 10:01 am

    5 stars
    This looks so delicious, I'm glad to have found your blog.

    Reply
  2. zchiesa says

    January 31, 2018 at 11:34 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for giving me the idea for this yummy recipe, I'm gonna try other fruits aside from banana too. Thanks a lot

    Reply
  3. Kate says

    February 06, 2018 at 2:13 pm

    5 stars
    This is delicious! Such a great combination of flavors, my family loved it. I added a T of hemp seeds to up the protein even more and it was great.

    Reply
  4. Laurie L says

    March 18, 2018 at 4:05 pm

    4 stars
    Hi! I made this smoothie just now with the following changes:
    1) 1 banana instead of 2
    2) 1/3 cup sweetened soya mylk, 1/3 cup unsweetened soya mylk & 1/3 cup water instead of 1 cup mylk
    3) plus, 4 drops of stevia
    It still was creamy, thick & gently sweet, which made it to be a nice afternoon snack with my two year old.

    Reply
  5. Marta says

    May 28, 2018 at 10:58 am

    5 stars
    Wonderful recipe Ashley!
    I followed your recipe then added wild blue berries, kale, fresh mint, ground cloves and powdered ashwaganda plus a little extra almond milk. Wow!
    Thank you for the inspiration,

    Marta

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      May 29, 2018 at 10:54 am

      So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Marta! Love your additions—will have to try them myself the next time I make this smoothie. Thanks for taking the time to come back and share your thoughts!

      Reply
  6. Stayc says

    May 09, 2019 at 4:00 pm

    I just made something very similar to your recipe. I'm sure it probably also tastes a little similar to yours. I used raw sunflower seeds, hemp hearts, chia seeds, almond milk, banana, medjool dates, cinnamon, and cacao. I love all of your recipes. I think you should make another recipe book.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      May 10, 2019 at 9:43 am

      Ooh, Stayc, this combination sounds delicious! Thank you for sharing it. And thank you also for your kind feedback and support—it means so much. If I were to write another book, what types of recipes would you like to see?

      Reply
  7. Christin says

    November 11, 2022 at 10:02 am

    5 stars
    Delicious! Just made this smoothie using 1 banana + 1/2 tsp of cinnamon + added unflavored protein powder. Thank you for sharing. Xoxo.

    Reply
  8. Christin says

    November 21, 2022 at 9:54 am

    Just made this smoothie & it was so delicious. I only used 1 banana, 1/2 tsp of cinnamon, & added unflavored protein powder. Will be making it again. Thank you Ashley! Xoxo.

    Reply

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