Written by Caitlin Havener Rogers — Certified Precision Nutrition Coach
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This mood-boosting smoothie is a lovely marriage between two of my favorite things – kombucha and smoothies! I am addicted to kombucha. Kombucha contains probiotics since it is fermented and consuming it improves the health of your microbiome 3. Since the gut and the mind are connected, a healthy gut means a good mood. Well, that’s why I think I just can’t get enough! However, kombucha is expensive, so I am making my own kombucha now.
Kombucha Smoothie with Powerful Ingredients
There are other reasons this is a super smoothie, other than the amazing benefits of kombucha and berries. Maca powder has an array of benefits, including enhanced energy and endurance 5. L-Theanine is a compound found in tea that has been proven to reduce anxiety . One could assume that L-theanine in a condensed powder form is more affective 5. The energy boost from maca powder is complemented well with the relaxing affect of the L-theanine.
Beets Improve Performance, Carbs Improve Energy
Beets are absolutely amazing for you, especially if they are raw! I started having beets more often when I learned that beets enhance your cardiorespiratory performance due to how it raises nitric oxide levels in your body. Since I am an endurance athlete, consuming beet juice may help me gain a competitive advantage. You can gain a competitive advantage in your sport too, especially endurance sports such as running and cycling. Beetroot juice has been shown to improve performance by almost 16% according to a small study conducted in 2014 1. Carbohydrates from fruit are an excellent source for energy (thus boosting your mood) as they are your body’s preferred energy source.
I always finish off a smoothie with a source of Omega-3 fatty acids, which is proven to reduce depression and anxiety . This smoothie contains hemp seed, but you can also use flax seeds. I try to incorporate one of these into my diet daily! 2
- How Does Beet Juice Improve Athletic Performance? – verywellfit
- Food for Mood: Relevance of Nutritional Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Depression and Anxiety – US National Library of Medicine
- 8 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Kombucha Tea – Healthline
- What are the benefits of maca root? – Healthline
- Does L-theanine have health benefits? – Medical News Today
🌟I Recommend the Vitamix for This Recipe
If you’re serious about smoothies, sauces, or silky soups, the Vitamix blender is a total game-changer. I use mine in tons of recipes — including this one — and it blends like a dream. It’s an investment that’s paid for itself over and over in time saved and textures perfected. 😍
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Kombucha Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 medium Bananas
- ½ cup Beets raw, diced
- 1 ½ cups Berries any kind, any ratio. Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, or strawberries! Preferably frozen
- 1 cup Kombucha Fruit-flavored without additional herbs is better than tart kombucha flavors for this recipe.
- 1 tsp Maca powder optional, but energy boosting!
- 3 tbsp Hemp seeds or sub flax seeds
- 1 serving L-Theanine optional, but anxiety reducing!
- 3-5 cubes Ice Only if your fruit isn't frozen. I recommend using frozen berries or a frozen banana.
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender, blend until smooth. Enjoy!
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