Mood Smoothies: Delicious Recipes
to Boost Energy, Joy & Calm


Here are recipes for two colorful smoothies designed to to lift your spirits as much as to delight your taste buds and nourish your body. One glows green and brings calm, clarity, and steady energy with the power of spirulina, the other blushes the richness the pink berry‑almond mix that sparks joy, comfort, and a touch of indulgence. Their colors, flavors, and nutrients all contribute to improve your mood — whether you need focus, balance, or a cheerful boost. Each sip is a reminder that food can be both medicine and celebration, helping us reconnect with ourselves in the most delicious way.

Spirulina Banana Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe banana
  • 2–4 frozen strawberries
  • 1 tsp spirulina powder
  • Splash of rice milk

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients in a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour into a chilled glass and enjoy the energizing green boost.


Banana Strawberry Almond Smoothie

Ingredients

  • ½ banana
  • 1 cup frozen berries
  • Splash of rice milk
  • A dash of vanilla
  • 1 tbsp almond butter
  • Raw cacao nibs (for topping)


Directions

  1. Combine banana, berries, rice milk, vanilla, and almond butter in a blender.
  2. Blend until thick and velvety.
  3. Serve topped with crunchy cacao nibs for a decadent finish.

Enjoy! These smoothies are so much more than just delicious — they’re a celebration of health, flavor, and family moments. Sip slowly, share generously, and let every glass remind you that nourishing your body can be delicious and joyful.


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