Mellow Yellow Protein Shake Recipe

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This protein shake contains mood-mellowing B vitamins, protein, fats and carbohydrates that promote both energy and tranquility.

Photo by Francine Zaslow

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"Raw Energy in a Glass," by Stephanie Tourles, contains recipes for healthful smoothies, elixirs, shakes, shots, frappes and mocktails for anyone looking to get more nutritional bang with every sip.

Cover courtesy Storey Publishing

2 servings SERVINGS

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups purified water
1 cup fresh or frozen mango, pitted, cut into chunks
2 medium or 3 small frozen bananas, cut into 1-inch chunks
1/4 cup raw hulled hemp seeds
2 tablespoons raw almond butter
1 tablespoon raw honey, raw agave nectar, or maple syrup
1 teaspoon natural vanilla flavoring
Pinch of sea salt

Directions

Put the water, mango, bananas, hemp seeds, almond butter, honey, vanilla, and salt in a blender and blend on high until very smooth and silky, 60 to 90 seconds.
Pour into glasses or insulated mugs. This shake is rich in fiber, fat, and natural sugars, so be sure to “chew” each sip, mixing well with your saliva so that it digests with ease.A good source of: antioxidants, potent enzymes, vitamins B, C, E, and K, potassium, phosphorous, calcium, magnesium, manganese, iron, zinc, sulfur, silicon, copper, other trace minerals, lecithin, tryptophan, healthy fats including omega-3 and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), protein, complex carbohydrates, natural sugars, and fiberStay rejuvenated and energized with wholesome drinks from Raw Energy in a Glass with this Day-Glow Antioxidant Fusion juice.
Excerpted from: Raw Energy In A Glass (c) Stephanie Tourles. Photography by (c) Francine Zaslow. Used with permission of Storey Publishing. Buy this book from our store: Raw Energy in a Glass.

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In Raw Energy in a Glass (Storey Publishing, 2014), Stephanie Tourles offers readers ways to easily add more wholesome goodness to their diet, using raw and vegan ingredients for drinks that rejuvenate, energize and support digestive health. This Melllow Yellow Protein Shake Recipe is from the section “Protein-Powered Smoothies and Shakes.”

You can purchase this book from the Mother Earth Living store: Raw Energy in a Glass.

“They call me mellow yellow,” sang Donovan in his popular 1966 song, and that’s exactly how you’ll feel after drinking this rich and filling shake. Loaded with mood-mellowing B vitamins, calming minerals such as magnesium and calcium, and plenty of protein, fat, and complex carbohydrates, it will make you energized, but with a tranquil, unruffled demeanor and the ability to handle anything life throws at you. This is the perfect raw shake for those with a stress-filled life.