Reishi Cacao Smoothie

Our new Mushroom Lattes and Coffees make delicious hot drinks but that’s not the only way they can be used. They can also be stirred into yoghurt, porridge, chia pudding and even added to your smoothies. Adding mushroom powders to your creations is a great way to up the nutritional content and get your daily dose of mushroom nutrition. Try our Reishi Cacao Smoothie to set you up for a balanced day, recover from a tough workout or unwind in the evening…

Reishi powder has many benefits for health including immune support, anti-inflammatory benefits, liver support and promoting deep restful sleep. In traditional Chinese medicine Reishi is ranked number 1 out of around 300 different healing herbs, plants and fungi as having the most beneficial properties for health. It’s not called the ‘mushroom of immortality’ for nothing. It’s polysaccharide and triterpene content are excellent for regulating the immune system, and managing inflammation within the body. Reishi mushroom powder may also provide anti-viral support and help production of T-cells which form part of our adaptive immune system, it’s a great addition to your daily diet right now.

Reishi Cacao Smoothie

Ingredients

1 Sachet Reishi Cacao Latte (Use 2 if you don’t have extra cacao powder)

1 Frozen Banana

1 Tbsp Almond Butter

1 Tbsp Cacao Powder

1 Scoop Protein Powder of choice (Cacao, or Vanilla flavours work well)

1 Cup Milk of choice (Hazelnut is delicious!)

½ Cup Water

1 tsp Cinnamon

Method

Add everything to a blender, blitz and enjoy (Add a little more milk/water for a thinner shake). You can also add a sprinkle of cacao nibs for a little crunch too, or even serve this up as a smoothie bowl with lots of delicious toppings. This reishi cacao smoothie makes a sustaining breakfast or post-workout shake, or yummy treat after dinner to satisfy those sweet cravings!

Find our Reishi Cacao Latte and full range of mushroom powders and mushroom capsules here…