Smoothie

Overview

I’m a caregiver, and I have a day job. This includes meals. One daily meal is a smoothie. This is something that has morphed over 2 years, and while it can always be improved, there are a number of things in there that make it complete.

The Ingredients

This is both the list of ingredients and the order in which I put them in the blender. The basic idea is: liquid, banana (because it floats), then powders, then frozen stuff at the top. All amounts are made up because they are expected in a recipe. Adjust for flavor, and consistency.

• Liquid, 1 cup / 237 ml. liquid, e.g., V8 Pomegranate Blueberry
• Banana, 1, broken into several pieces
• Gelatin, 1 - 3 tsp. / 5 - 15 grams, e.g., (Beef Gelatin)[https://greatlakeswellness.com/products/beef-gelatin-single-can]
• Mushroom mix, 1 - 2 tsp. / 5 - 10 grams:
  • Lion’s Mane
  • 5-Defenders
  • Cordyceps-m
  • Tremella
  • (Probably should add)Chaga
  • All bags throws into a mason jar and mixed.
• Ginger, ground, 1 - 3 tsp / 5 - 15
• Chia Seeds, ground, 1 - 3 tsp. / 5 - 15 grams
• Ceylon Cinnamon, 1 - 3 tsp. / 5 - 15 grams, e.g., Ceylon Cinnamon
• Collagen Peptides, 1 serving, e.g., Vital Collagen Peptides
• Protein Powder, 1 serving, e.g., Pea Protien
• (Optional) Cayenne Pepper, 1 - 3 tsp / 5 - 15 grams
• (Optional) Turmeric, 1 - 3 tsp. / 5 - 16 grams
• Ice cubes, 3 - 6
• Frozen Blueberries, 1/2 - 1 cup / 118 - 237 ml
• Frozen Strawberries, 1/2 - 1 cup / 118 - 237 ml

Blend for several minutes. Add additional water to thin if needed.

Why

• Banana - potassium, texture