What's not to LOVE about this smoochie--I mean, smoothie? (Okay, no more puns!) Not just for Valentine's Day, this can be enjoyed throughout the year, as beets are available for most of the year, and bananas and frozen raspberries are always around. I've listed the chia seeds, hemps seeds, and maca root powder as optional, as they are definitely pricier components, and the smoothie can taste great and still be healthful without them. Here's the thing though: when you buy a package/pouch of these items (or bag them yourself in a bulk food section if you can), they can last you a while! A teaspoon in your smoothie here, a teaspoon over your salad there - it'll last you for weeks.
If you've never heard of maca root, that's cool, because neither had I before a couple months ago. But why is it in this Valentine's Day smoothie? It's believed to be a, uhhh, libido-enhancer!......among other benefits.
Feel free to play around with the ratios, or make some substitutions/additions - I always like to add a spoonful of peanut butter to mine. Enjoy!
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