Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie
The luteal phase, that stretch between ovulation and your period is often when cravings, mood swings, and bloating start creeping in. It’s also when your body needs more calories, magnesium, and blood sugar stability.
That’s where this smoothie comes in!
With healthy fats from hazelnut butter and chia seeds, fiber from cauliflower rice and banana, and the hormone-loving benefits of cacao nibs, this recipe is a luteal-phase dream. It satisfies cravings while supporting the nutrients your body actually needs during this part of your cycle.
Ingredients:
¾ cup hazelnut milk
¼ cup cauliflower rice
¼ cup ice cubes
1 tbsp hazelnut butter
1 tbsp chia seeds
¼ frozen banana
1 small date
1 scoop protein powder
2 tsp cacao nibs
Pinch of sea salt
Toppings (Optional but delicious):
Superfood sauce (80% dark chocolate melted with coconut oil)
More hazelnut butter
Chopped hazelnuts
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Garnish your glass with superfood sauce and hazelnut butter.
Pour the smoothie in, top with chopped hazelnuts, and enjoy!
Why it works
Cacao nibs are rich in magnesium, a key mineral that supports mood and reduces PMS symptoms.
Hazelnut butter offers healthy fats to keep you satisfied and stabilize blood sugar.
Chia seeds support digestion and deliver plant-based omega-3s.
Cauliflower rice adds fiber without the bloat.
Sip it slowly, and thank your hormones later.