I am not SuperMom.
I am TiredOverworkedStressedOutPartiallyBrainDeadMom.
My daughter is SuperheroOnOverdrive Kid, aka The Naked Tornado. It's nearly impossible to keep up with her.
I need help.
Since a month-long, expenses-paid vacation in Tahiti isn't going to happen, and the Super Nanny isn't knocking at my door, and coffee just isn't cutting it, I decided that I needed to find a super-awesome, super-nutritious boost for my daily smoothie (the kid's, too). While discussing this with my SuperMom sister-in-law one day, she mentioned that she had been thinking of making her own protein powder, but wasn't sure what to put in it, how much to measure, if it would be cost-efficient, etc. "Well, you'd probably want to use, like maca, and probably chia, and some flax seed. Maybe some kind of supergreens concentrate or something?" came rambling out of me. And then, because I have oodles and oodles of free time, I offered to experiment on it for us.
It only took two adjustments to come up with this, and I'm pretty happy with it. It's 100% vegan and NO SOY. I definitely feel the effects of the ingredients: physical energy, mental focus, and, um... healthy bowel movements.
Look, that last bit is really important, even if it's not lady-like to discuss.
Superhero Smoothie Boost
(can also be added to fresh juice)
*Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients
1/4 cup raw chia seed
1/2 cup raw maca powder
2 tbsp raw flax seed
2 tbsp concentrated greens powder (I used MacroLife MacroGreens)
I used a spice/coffee grinder to very finely grind the chia seed and flax seed. Combine all ingredients together in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake all your frustrations out on that jar.
Simply add a tablespoon to your smoothie while blending, or to fresh juice (just make sure to really stir it in well). For children under 12, add only 1/2 teaspoon. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have medical concerns - please speak to your care provider first!
Nutritional Info
per tablespoon; approximate
Calories: 41
Fiber: 3.5 g
Fat: 1.5 g
Protein: 2.5 g
Iron: 18% DV
Plus, a ton of potassium, magnesium, vitamin C, B vitamins, vitamin A, and minerals.
I make our smoothies with a handful of frozen spinach or kale, two handfuls of frozen fruit, coconut water, and local raw honey. You can't taste the boost at all, but you definitely feel the effects.
Go on, SuperMom!
