[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Being 40% fiber by weight, chia seeds are one of the best sources of fiber in the world. They can absorb up to 10-12 times their weight in water, expanding in your stomach and helping you to eat fewer calories. Combined with their high protein content, they are an ideal food for weight loss. Chia seeds also contain Omega-3 fatty acids, a hard to find element of the vegan diet. They pack in more Omega-3s than salmon. Additionally, chia seeds are important for bone and heart health, and help combat against type 2 diabetes. Cinnamon helps control blood sugar, stop yeast infections, improves IBS symptoms, slows cancer growth, improves alertness and memory, and can kill athletes foot fungus. Maca root, a member of the radish family grown in the Peruvian mountains, helps relieve PMS symptoms, improves sexual function, levels moods, increases stamina and muscle mass, and helps heal wounds more quickly. The vegan cinnamon vanilla protein smoothie packs a powerful nutritional punch. It includes amino acids, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, Omega-3s, potassium, phosphorus and protein, zinc, and vitamins B1, B2, B3, C and E.

 

Almond Milk is a plant milk produced by soaking almonds and grinding them in water. The almond is a species of tree native to the Middle East and South Asia, mostly we are familiar with almonds as the edible seeds of this tree. Almonds are powerhouses of nutrition, containing monounsaturated fats that lower LDL cholesterol and are protective against cardiovascular disease. Almonds are rich in biotin, and contain large amounts of Vitamin E, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B2, phosphorus, magnesium, and molybdenum.

 

 

 

 

Salvia hispanica, commonly known as chia, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae, native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala. Chia seeds are excellent sources of fiber, protein, antioxidants, and Omega-3 fatty acids. Chia seeds are high in calcium, manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus. They help with gut motility and digestive health and have use in treating diabetes and stabilizing blood sugar.

 

 

 

 

 

Lepidium meyenii, known commonly as or maca, is an herbaceous biennial plant of the crucifer family native to the high Andes of Peru around Lake Junin. It is grown for its fleshy hypocotyl (a fused hypocotyl and taproot), which is used as a root vegetable, a medicinal herb, and a supposed aphrodisiac. Maca is an adaptogen and a superfood. Maca contains fiber, as well as over 20 amino acids, including 8 essential amino acids, 20 free-form fatty acids (such as lauric, linolenic, palmitic acid, oleic , and steric acid), vitamins B1, B2, C and E and calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper, iron, zinc, manganese, phosphorus, selenium and sulphur. Maca is known for its positive effects on hormonal balance in both women and men.

 

 

 

 

 

Vanilla is a flavor derived from orchids of the genus Vanilla. It contains compounds unique to vanilla – vanillic acid and vanillin which have strong anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Traditional cultures have long used it to stimulate the brain and senses.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stevia is a sweetener and sugar substitute extracted from the leaves of the plant species Stevia rebaudiana. Stevia has zero calories, zero carbohydrates, and zero glycemic index – making it a safe sweetener for diabetics. Stevia is also up to 200 times more sweet than sugar, meaning a very small amount is used in recipes.

 

 

 

 

 

Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several trees from the genus Cinnamomum. Cinnamon contains a range of volatile oils that help with blood sugar control, so is a great food to use in weight management. Cinnamon has strong anti-clotting and anti-microbial activity, and is very high in manganese.

 

 

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About the Vegan Cinnamon Vanilla Maca Protein Smoothie

The Vegan Cinnamon Vanilla Maca Protein Smoothie is a raw and all-natural protein-based drink, perfect for after a workout or as a snack. When combined with a good workout regimen, you will see an increase in muscle mass. The high fiber and protein help you feel full full longer and, combined with the cinnamon, may even help you lose weight. It contains chia seeds, one of the best sources of plant-based proteins, a macronutrient that can drastically reduce appetite and cravings. Plus, the Vegan Cinnamon Vanilla Maca Protein Smoothie tastes like a milkshake! You, your friends and kids will love it. The Vegan Cinnamon Vanilla Maca Protein Smoothie can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for a day or two, making it ideal as an on-the-go workout supplement or for portable snacking. We recommend using a Blendtec or Vitamix blender to get the best smoothie consistency.

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Why make a Vegan Cinnamon Vanilla Maca Protein Smoothie?

The Vegan Cinnamon Vanilla Maca Protein Smoothie is perfect for athletes or those working out. It is a natural source of protein and fiber, keeping you fuller longer and a great replacement for sports drinks. The Vegan Cinnamon Vanilla Maca Protein Smoothie will also naturally help build muscle mass, promote would healing, help heal athletes foot and promote weight loss. Smoothies can be made in batches a few days ahead of time which makes it easier to drink on the go. Sometimes you don’t have time to blend everyday but if you make it in larger batches then you might tend to drink more of it. Make sure to select one and give it a try. For those not working out, the Vegan Cinnamon Vanilla Maca Protein Smoothie is a wonderful smoothie to serve to anyone, anywhere because it is the healthy version of a milkshake. Except without all the dairy, fat and sugar! Kids love it because it tastes like a milkshake and parents love it because it is healthy.

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