chilled out tropical CBD smoothie

It’s the sticky time of year, when the sun shines hottest and the evening air stays thick with the fieriness of the day. Everyone seems to move a bit slower, as if we’re all under the spell of the heat waves, waiting for the high tide to break. 

Luckily (whether you love those heat waves or not) this slowness is the perfect cue to pause and actually chill out. So, sit back and cool down with this totally tropical, totally chill smoothie, featuring Health-ade’s new flavor Tropical Punch, and the stress-reducing powerhouses CBD oil and ashwaghanda to really help you get your chill on. It’s cold and frothy and so dreamy sweet, and sipping it slowly is the perfect means to sweat away the worries of your day, breathe deep, cool down, and take a 15 minute vacation.

• 1 chopped pineapple
• 1 cup frozen mango
• 1 large banana, frozen
• 1/2 tsp. (1-3 mL) CBD oil (see NOTES)
• 1-2 tsp. ashwagandha (see NOTES)
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 cup coconut cream (see NOTES)
• 1/2 cup Health-ade Tropical Punch kombucha

Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth and frothy. Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh fruit or other toppings of choice. Serve in a coconut bowl for bonus point vacation vibes. 

Serves 2.

NOTES:

• CBD oil is all the rage these days, but many studies have shown it to be an effective way to treat anxiety and daily stress. Do your own research, of course, to figure out what works best for you!

• Ashwagandha is another stress-busting secret ingredients. It is one of a group of adaptogenic herbs that are used holistically to help the body fight external stressors and gain clarity and energy. Again, please do your own research to see if it’s right for you.

• Canned coconut cream (not to be confused with coconut milk) can be found at most natural grocery stores. Chill the can(s) for at least 3 hours before making the smoothie if you can, in order to obtain ultimate rich creamy thickness.