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Mood-Boosting, Gut-Healing Green Smoothie Bowl

Name: Mood-Boosting, Gut-Healing Green Smoothie Bowl
Yield: 1
Ingredients: ½ cup your choice vanilla yogurt (with probiotics/ live cultures); ½ frozen medium banana; 1 cup frozen pineapple; 1 scoop Growing Naturals Vanilla Rice Protein (may substitute with Pea Protein); 2 handfuls of baby spinach and kale (or dark leafy greens of choice); ½ cup ice (or more as needed); ½ to 1 cup water as needed*(or substitute with your choice plant milk); 2 tbsp. your choice granola; 1 tbsp. hemp seeds; Blueberries (optional)

January 26 2024, by Scarlett Full, 1 min reading time

This green smoothie bowl contains the nutrients to keep both your tummy and your mind feeling happy!

It's loaded with gut-friendly probiotics, which keep the bacteria in your gut thriving. A healthy microflora in the lining of your intestines has been associated with an array of health benefits including immune support, heart health, digestive health and even better mood.

It also contains antioxidant and enzyme-rich pineapple to minimize oxidative stress and aid your digestion.

Plant protein to helps keep you full but rice protein is specifically a great source of the amino acid Tryptophan. Then the body uses tryptophan to make Serotonin, the “feel good” chemical in your brain. When serotonin levels are normal, you feel more focused, emotionally stable, happier and calmer.

Finally, it contains magnesium-rich leafy greens. Not only is magnesium important to the everyday functions of your body, but some research has shown it may play a role in mental health, specifically in helping to reduce anxiety!

Make this for a quick and healthy breakfast or for when you just want to "feel good!"