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Magnesium-Rich Pumpkin Seed Smoothie for Stress Relief

Name: Magnesium-Rich Pumpkin Seed Smoothie for Stress Relief
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 smoothies
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk; 1 medium banana; 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds; 1 tablespoon cocoa powder; 1 tablespoon chia seeds; 1 tablespoon almond butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup; 1/2 cup spinach; 1 scoop plant-based protein powder

A cocoa-flecked smoothie blended with pumpkin seeds, banana, almond butter, and a spoonful of chia seeds.

Servings

2 smoothies

Prep

5 min

This one tastes more like a treat than a wellness smoothie, thanks to the cocoa powder and almond butter working together.

Pumpkin seeds are a plant source of magnesium, a mineral often associated with relaxation, which is why this smoothie is tagged for stress relief. Banana adds natural sweetness and creaminess, especially when frozen ahead of time, and the optional spinach blends in without changing the chocolatey flavor.

Blend until fully smooth, then pour and drink right away for the best texture.

If you don't have raw pumpkin seeds on hand, pumpkin seed butter works as a substitute and blends in even more smoothly. This one is filling enough to work as a light breakfast, not just an afternoon pick-me-up.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk — or any milk of choice
1 medium banana — preferably frozen, for creaminess
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds — raw, shelled (pepitas)
1 tablespoon cocoa powder — unsweetened, for flavor and magnesium
1 tablespoon chia seeds — adds fiber and omega-3s
1 tablespoon almond butter — or peanut butter, for healthy fats
1 teaspoon vanilla extract — optional, for flavor
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup — optional, to sweeten to taste
1/2 cup spinach — fresh, optional for extra nutrients
1 scoop plant-based protein powder — optional, vanilla or chocolate flavored

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