🍓🥜 Choc PB&J Superfood Smoothie: End-of-Summer Sip & Go 🍌🍫

As the last warm days of summer slip by, treat yourself to a creamy, dreamy smoothie that tastes like dessert but fuels like a powerhouse. This Superfood Smoothie blends frozen strawberries, banana, chocolate-cacao mushroom magic, and a scoop of protein for a satisfying, nutrient-dense sip that's perfect for busy back-to-school mornings or post-playground refuels.

Packed with protein, fibre, omega-rich seeds, and adaptogenic mushrooms, this smoothie supports steady energy, muscle recovery, and that "I've got this" feeling as we transition into fall. 🍂

🛒 What You'll Need (Serves 1)

Ingredients

•  1 cup frozen strawberries
•  1 banana (fresh or frozen)
• 1 cup milk of choice (dairy, almond, oat, etc.)
•  1 tsp Ergogenics Mushroom Cacao
•  1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder
• 1 tbsp Simply Goodness PB (or your favourite natural peanut butter)
• 3 tbsp hemp hearts
•  1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 scoop CanPrev FibreFeel (or fibre blend of choice)
• 1 tbsp Udo's Oil (or omega-rich seed oil blend)

💚 Why You'll Love It

✅ High-Protein for Satiety & Muscle Support 💪

With protein powder, hemp hearts, and peanut butter, this smoothie delivers 25–35 grams of complete protein to keep you full and support muscle repair—especially helpful during busy back-to-school weeks.  Research shows that higher-protein breakfasts and snacks improve satiety and help curb cravings later in the day. Hemp hearts provide all nine essential amino acids, making them a rare complete plant protein. [pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih]

✅ Fibre-Rich for Digestion & Blood Sugar Balance 🌾

Between chia seeds, FibreFeel, hemp hearts, strawberries, and banana, you're looking at 10–15 grams of fibre to support gut health and steady energy.  Chia seeds are a fibre champion, with about 10 grams per 30-gram serving, and they form a gel in liquid that slows digestion for sustained fullness. Fibre also feeds beneficial gut bacteria, contributing to short-chain fatty acid production for colon health. [scienceinsights]

✅ Omega-Rich Fats for Brain & Heart Health 🧠❤️

Hemp hearts, chia seeds, and Udo's Oil deliver a balanced blend of omega-3 (ALA) and omega-6 fatty acids to support cardiovascular health and cognitive function.  Hemp seeds contain high levels of insoluble fibre, phytosterols, and vitamin E, which contribute to cardiovascular health by reducing inflammation and lowering cholesterol absorption. The favourable ~3:1 linoleic-to-ALA ratio in hemp hearts supports heart health without a meaningful calorie penalty.[pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih]

✅ Mushroom Cacao for Adaptogenic Support 🍄🍫

Ergogenics Mushroom Cacao brings together the rich flavour of cacao with adaptogenic mushrooms like cordyceps and lion's mane, which may help modulate stress, support cognitive function, and enhance exercise recovery. Medicinal mushrooms have been shown to reduce psychological stress, fatigue, and improve sleep quality in human studies. Cordyceps militaris supplementation may provide beneficial ergogenic and post-exercise recovery effects, including improvements in VO₂max and power output. Fermenting cacao beans with mushrooms produces chocolate enriched in theobromine and polyphenols with excellent antioxidant properties.[pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih]

✅ End-of-Summer Superfood Send-Off 🌞🍓

Frozen strawberries and banana give this smoothie that classic PB&J vibe while delivering vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants to support immune health as we head into fall.  Strawberries are rich in polyphenols and vitamin C, which support skin health and immune function during seasonal transitions.

🌟 Life Watchers Pick: Protein + Fats + Fibre at Every Meal

This smoothie includes all three necessities for a Life Watchers plate: Protein/Fat/Fibre.

We went a little rogue with the banana, but sometimes you have to treat yourself!

• Protein: Protein powder + hemp hearts + PB = 25–35 g complete protein for muscle and metabolism.
• Fats: Hemp hearts, chia, Udo's Oil, and PB provide omega-rich, heart-healthy fats for brain and hormone health.
• Fibre: Chia, FibreFeel, hemp, and fruit deliver 10–15 g fibre for digestion, satiety, and steady glucose.

Aim for 25–30 grams of protein and at least 5–10 grams of fibre per meal to stay energized and curb cravings through busy fall days. 🍂

🛍️ Shop the Ingredients

Find everything you need in-store:

•    Ergogenics Mushroom Cacao 
•    Protein Powders (Choc & Vanilla) 
•    Goodness Me! PB 
•    Hemp Hearts 
•    Chia Seeds 
•    CanPrev FibreFeel 
•    Udo's Oil 
•    Frozen Strawberries & Bananas (in-store only)