Clear Skin Smoothie with nettle, blueberry and maqui
This smoothie is nourishing, mineral rich, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant rich and full of healthful fats. Nettle is particularly nourishing to the skin. Please note the active prep time excludes the 12 hours needed to super-infuse the nettle tea.
Ingredients
- Dried nettle leaf + hot water
- 1 cup frozen blueberries blackberries/raspberries/strawberries
- 1 teaspoon maqui berry powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 teaspoons flax seed oil
Optional:
- Handful of fresh leafy or wild greens kale, spinach, dandelion greens, plantain, rocket
To serve:
- 1 tablespoon cacao nibs
- 1 tablespoon coconut flakes
Instructions
- Fill a 500ml glass jar ¼ full with dried nettle. Pour boiling water over it, right to the very top. Fasten the lid and let steep overnight. In the morning, strain the herb from the liquid – return it to the garden as compost, and use a cup’s worth of that lovely emerald green infusion as a base for your smoothie.
- Blend all ingredients together on high. Pour into a tall glass and mix in a sprinkle of coconut flakes and cacao nibs. Enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSodium: 2mgFiber: 6gSugar: 16gVitamin C: 48.7mg
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