Brain Shake
Blend your way to better brain health with this nutrient-packed Brain Shake! Bursting with antioxidant-rich blueberries, creamy banana, and vibrant baby spinach, this smoothie is a powerhouse of flavor and nutrition. Enhanced with chia seeds, heart-healthy walnuts, and a dash of unsweetened cocoa powder for a subtle chocolatey depth, it’s the ultimate drink to fuel your mind and body. Made with unsweetened almond milk and naturally sweetened with optional pure maple syrup, this recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and ready in just 5 minutes. Perfect as a quick breakfast or an energizing midday pick-me-up, the Brain Shake is your go-to for a wholesome, brain-boosting treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 banana (ripe)
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons walnuts
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 3 ice cubes
Instructions
Wash the blueberries, baby spinach, and any other fresh produce if not pre-washed.
Peel the ripe banana and break it into chunks for easier blending.
Add the blueberries, banana, spinach, almond milk, and chia seeds into a blender.
Sprinkle in the walnuts and unsweetened cocoa powder.
If you prefer a slightly sweeter shake, add the pure maple syrup as needed.
Toss in the ice cubes for a cold, refreshing texture.
Blend on high speed until all ingredients are smooth and well-combined. Stop and scrape down the sides of the blender if necessary.
Pour into a glass and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of chia seeds or crushed walnuts on top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.2 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 198 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.6 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.1 g | ||
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 581 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 885 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
