Hormone Balancing Blackcurrant Kale & Flax Seed Protein Smoothie

This smoothie is a delicious and healthy way to start your day with protein whilst also promoting gut health and hormone balance!

Yoghurt is a great source of protein and probiotics and. if you want an extra boost, add a scoop of high quality and unprocessed protein powder.

Flaxseed is a phytoestrogen which helps to support hormone balance and also a great source of insoluble fibre to help improve digestion.

Finally, the berries, banana and greens, which don’t just give this smoothie a delicious flavour but provide a source of fibre and important antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients such as Vitamin C (blackcurrants), potassium (banana) calcium and iron (kale)

Ingredients

• 1 handful of frozen blackcurrants

• 1/2 cup chopped kale or spinach if you prefer (can be frozen or fresh)

• 1/2 banana

• 1 tbsp ground flaxseed

• 1 tbsp yoghurt

• 300ml plant milk

Optional: 1 tbsp protein powder such as grass-fed whey protein powder or hemp or pea protein powder (preferably unsweetened)

Method

Add all ingredients to a high powered blender and blitz!

Tips:

- Depending on your ingredients the smoothie can be thicker/runnier so you may need to add more/less milk. Experiment to see what works for you.

- Adding adaptogenic supplement powders such as Ashwaganda or Maca can also contribute to hormone balance and stress relief to support your menopause symptoms.

- If you’re super keen on the green you can also add green powders like spirulina, chlorella or wheatgrass, just remember a little goes a long way!

- If you want it sweeter add a bit of honey or increase the amount of banana to make it sweeter (if using a sweetened protein powder you may not need the banana)