MOTIVATION SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 Active Blendie

• ¼ cup blueberries

• ¾ cup milk or soy milk

• ¼ cup coconut water or extra milk

GARNISH:

• Cacao nibs or dark chocolate shavings (60% cocoa solids or above)

EQUIPMENT:

• blender

METHOD:

Combine the Blendie, blueberries, milk and coconut water in a blender and blitz until smooth. Garnish with cacao nibs.

NOTES:

• Studies have shown that blueberries can help improve cognitive abilities – great for memory and completing tasks

• Cacao also helps you focus and has similar effect as coffee due to the caffeine content – however it also contains more of a compound called theobromine which has similar effects to caffeine with less of an effect on the central nervous system

• Caffeine may help prolong physical endurance and focus – improves fatigue

• Using cows milk provides the greatest amount of protein per serving with the most branches chained amino acids (BCAAs)

• Cows milk and coconut water contain electrolytes to help keep you hydrated
   

TIP: Try freezing the coconut water and or blueberries for a thick and refreshing twist