Allergy Bomb Smoothie

My allergy bomb smoothie is a revelation for those of you suffering from seasonal allergies. I am sharing again because allergy season is still here!  This time of year I hear multitudes of people complaining about their allergies. I understand! Before I became a beekeeper and was blessed with an ample supply of local honey, I too fought allergies all spring and fall. Yep, sick in bed with a sinus infection that started with allergy symptoms. If you are an allergy sufferer I have a solution for you. It consists of two secret ingredients in this smoothie. Wait for it……

I love a quick and easy breakfast on most days and tossing these ingredients in the blender does just that! Fill, blend and go, that’s it! I know you want to know about those secret ingredients, I’m getting to that! This month “Our Growing Edge” is sharing recipes and loads of info on allergies from gluten, to dairy to well… you name it!  If you suffer from food allergies please, please check out some of the delicious recipes that you can enjoy and stay in check! Our host this month is Joana from My Gut Feeling.

So, I love fruity smoothies but somedays I need a chocolate fix. You ever feel that way? I like this smoothie for breakfast and for an afternoon snack because it’s got banana, peanut butter , cocoa powder, yogurt, almond milk and my two secret ingredients. It’s got good for you potassium from the banana and 7 grams of protein from the pb.

My husband eats a spoonful of peanut butter every night, I don’t even know why, but he does. Before he walked out the door this morning I handed him this super smoothie. We sipped on them and caught up on what our day held before he ran off to work.

Now, what you’ve been waiting for, holding your breath for! Did you know that if you ingest just 1 teaspoon of local honey everyday that you can defeat those allergies? A 100 mile radius is considered local. Now if you are allergic to pet dander or grass, I can’t say that honey will help you. But if you are affected by various types of pollen, honey conceivably, can lessen your symptoms if not cause them to disappear completely. Since I began taking honey regularly I’ve gone from having 2-4 seasonal sinus infections to 2 in the last 5 years. I am a believer that taking local honey on a steady basis lessens the effects of the dreaded allergy season. Now you know half of the secret.

You already know this smoothie bomb contains peanut butter, banana and yogurt. Cocoa powder is optional, but remember I said I need that chocolate fix on certain days. Do you recognize what is in this above photo? It is the other half of my secret.

This my friends is pollen! Bees gather this pollen, which comes in many vibrant colors and pack it into the combs in their hives. They use it to feed brood. Pollen gathered by honey bees is wonderfully effective in many respiratory ailments. Pollen is one of nature’s most completely nourishing foods as it contains nearly all nutrients required by humans. Bee-gathered pollens are rich in proteins (approximately 40% protein), free amino acids, vitamins, including B-complex, and folic acid.

There you have it – the two secret ingredients in this creamy and delicious smoothie. Honey and pollen! There is no denying that this smoothie is better for me and you! 7 ingredients and cacao nibs to add a little crunch, optional, of course. I like to have all my ingredients measured and ready to go before I begin.

Allergy Bomb Smoothie

Author:

Linda Walbridge

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Yogurt

• 8 oz. almond milk

• 2 Tablespoons Creamy Peanut Butter

• 1 Tablespoon dutch cocoa powder

• 2 Tablespoons local honey

• 1 teaspoon pollen

• 1 frozen banana, sliced

• cacoa nibs (optional)

Instructions

1. Put yogurt, honey and peanut butter into blender and blend until smooth.

2. Add cocoa powder, pollen, banana and almond milk and process until well blended.

3. Add ice to blender if so desired and blend again until smooth.

4. Sprinkle with cacao nibs and pollen.

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