KJ’s Cacao Banana Nut Smoothie

Smoothie-making is officially part of the daily routine now that KJ has her Vitamix in hand. Today’s blend sticks to a core trio she loves—banana, cacao, and nut butter—plus a few powerhouse extras for added nutrition and creaminess.

Less ice, more richness. Still packed with real-food fuel.

What’s in the Blender:

• So Delicious Unsweetened Original Coconut Milk
• Manitoba Harvest Organic Hemp Hearts – a pantry staple from Costco
• Thrive Market Grass-Fed Collagen Peptides
• Bob’s Red Mill Ground Flaxseed
• Om Master Blend Mushrooms + Adaptogens – open the capsule and pour in the contents
• 2 Bananas, ripe
• Better Body Foods Organic Cacao Powder
• Mixed Nut Butter
• Ice

🌿 Nutritional Highlights

🍌 Bananas (2 ripe)
• Natural sweetness without added sugar
• High in potassium for heart health and muscle function
• Provides quick energy and digestive-friendly fiber

🥜 Mixed Nut Butter
• Healthy fats to support brain function and satiety
• Plant-based protein from almonds, cashews, and seeds
• Rich in magnesium, zinc, and iron
• Fiber and omega-3s from chia seeds and flax seeds

🍫 Organic Cacao Powder
• Packed with antioxidants and flavonoids
• Natural mood booster (theobromine + magnesium)
• May support brain function and reduce inflammation

🥥 So Delicious Unsweetened Coconut Milk
• Dairy-free and low in carbs
• Contains lauric acid, an MCT that may aid metabolism
• Light and creamy base without added sugars

🌱 Organic Hemp Hearts
• Plant-based protein with all essential amino acids
• Rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids
• Great source of magnesium and iron

🧬 Grass-Fed Collagen Peptides
• Supports healthy skin, joints, and gut lining
• Easy-to-absorb protein<
• May promote stronger hair and nails

🌾 Bob’s Red Mill Ground Flaxseed
• High in fiber (soluble + insoluble)
• Contains plant-based omega-3s
• Hormone-balancing lignans

🍄 Om Master Blend (Mushrooms + Adaptogens)
• Includes 10 functional mushrooms like Reishi and Lion’s Mane
• Supports focus, immune strength, and stress resilience
• Adaptogenic benefits without stimulants

🧊 Ice
• Just for texture and chill

📹 Simple, rich, and loaded with fiber, protein, and adaptogens. Watch her make it below 👇

Equipment used: Vitamix Venturist Pro Blender With Self-Detect Technology