Down-regulation IVF smoothie
A nutritious green IVF fertility smoothie recipe to support your body through down-regulation. Packed with all-important greens, protein and healthy fats.
Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 100 g baby leaf spinach (see notes)
- 1 kiwi fruit
- ½ avocado (freeze the other half for use tomorrow)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- Pinch of sea salt or electrolytes (see notes)
- 250 ml filtered water
- 1 tbsp coconut yogurt or full fat organic cow's milk yoghurt
- 1 tbsp collagen powder
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cold-pressed flaxseed oil (optional - see notes)
Instructions
Prep the spinach first
- Place the spinach in a colander or steaming basket over a saucepan of barely simmering water, pop a lid on and steam gently for 1-2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Make the smoothie
- Add all ingredients to a blender in the order listed. Blend until smooth. If the smoothie is too thick, add 1 tbsp water at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
Notes
- I suggest prepping the spinach first so that it has time to cool, you don't want a warm smoothie - gross! I usually steam it and then remove from the colander with kitchen tongs, place on a plate lined with kitchen roll and pat dry. I then set aside whilst I prep the other ingredients.
- To elevate your smoothie even further, replace the salt with 2 capfuls of electrolytes.
- Flaxseed oil is packed with healthy omega-3 fats. The code THEFERTILITYKITCHEN will get you 20% off your order.
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