Ayurveda Recipes: Hazelnut & Honey Strength Building Smoothie

When you’re recovering from an illness, it’s common to feel weak, tired and struggling to get back to normal. Even though the worst is behind you, it can take a couple of weeks to rebuild your strength and stamina. At times like this, introduce an easily digestible nutritive tonic to support your body through the recovery process. ‘Hazelnut & Honey Strength Building Smoothie’ is anabolic in nature and will help your body to rebuild deficient tissue after a period of weakness. The oily and sweet properties also work to soothe an aggravated nervous system. Sip this smoothie to feel nourished and calm.

Ingredients

1/2 c HAZELNUT
2 tbsp HONEY
2 tbsp COCONUT OIL
2 c ALMOND MILK

Instructions
Optional: include 1 tbsp of ashwagandha

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. In an oven tray, roast hazelnuts for 10-15 minutes, stirring regularly to avoid burning.
3. Remove skin if desired by vigorously rubbing the hazelnuts when wrapped in a clean kitchen cloth.
4. Add all ingredients to blender and process until smooth and creamy.