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Green Superfood Smoothie Parfait

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These Green Superfood Smoothie Parfaits have been on rotation over here and for a good reason! They’re delicious, loaded with nutrients, and contain ingredients that are known to promote breast milk production.

Ever since having my baby 3 months ago, I’ve been doing everything I can to increase my milk supply. Some things haven’t worked and others have made a noticeable difference. Some of the foods that have helped me a lot have been oats, flax seeds, brewer’s yeast, almonds, and greens (especially kale!).

I try to consume these foods in different ways on a daily basis. Breakfast is usually a bowl of oats with flax and chia seeds or this lactation green smoothie parfait. You can also have the smoothie on its own–without the chia pudding–as a light and nourishing snack.

I prefer to use kale as the base as I’ve found it works better than other greens in increasing my supply. Feel free to experiment though and try other greens you have available. These parfaits are loaded with vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, protein, fiber, and healthy fats, which will surely be helpful and satisfying.

Please leave a comment below or tag me in your photos @nutriholist on Instagram or Facebook if you try this recipe and let me know if you also noticed a difference. Enjoy!

Further Food Commentary:

Kale is known to be the "king" of superfoods. It is very high in nutrients and very low in calories, making it one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. Kale is extremely high in vitamin C, an antioxidant that has many important roles in the body. A single cup of raw kale actually contains more vitamin C than an orange.

By Anna Lee

Green Superfood Smoothie Parfait

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  • Prep Time:15 Minutes
  • Cook Time:N/A
  • Servings: 2

Ingredients

Chia Pudding:

4 tablespoons chia seeds

1 cup almond milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Green Smoothie:

2 cups packed kale or spinach

1/2 cup oats

4 tablespoons flax seeds

1 large banana

1 apple

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 1/2 cups water

Optional: 2 scoops pasture-raised collagen such as Further Food Collagen Peptides

Instructions

  1. For the Chia Pudding: Mix the chia seeds with almond milk, vanilla, and maple syrup if desired. Stir a few times until the seeds are all covered with liquid. Let it sit for a few minutes to gel while preparing the smoothie.
  2. For the Green Smoothie: Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
  3. Assemble: Pour the chia pudding into glasses or jars and top with the green smoothie. Garnish with berries, coconut flakes, nuts, or seeds and enjoy!
For the Chia Pudding: Mix the chia seeds with almond milk, vanilla, and maple syrup if desired. Stir a few times until the seeds are all covered with liquid. Let it sit for a few minutes to gel while preparing the smoothie. For the Green Smoothie: Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Assemble: Pour the chia pudding into glasses or jars and top with the green smoothie. Garnish with berries, coconut flakes, nuts, or seeds and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Per Serving: Calories: 354; Total Fat: 13 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 8 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 112 mg; Potassium: 715 mg; Carbohydrate: 53 g; Fiber: 18 g; Sugar: 14 g; Protein: 12 g

Nutrition Bonus:

Vitamin C: 91%; Vitamin A: 343%; Iron: 13%; Calcium: 305%;

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