Refreshing Smoothie Recipes with Medicinal Herbs – Ashwagandha, Raw Cacao, Reishi, and More!

When they say, ‘pick your poison’, instead of that, pick your medicine! We are almost halfway into the summer, and it’s time to load up on essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and all the goodies nature can offer us. Join us today for learning new, refreshing smoothie recipes infused with medicinal herbs: ashwagandha, reishi, raw cacao, guarana, and more! We will guide you step by step how to prepare heavenly deliciousness that will not only refresh you, but also improve your wellbeing.

Green Smoothie for a Burst of Energy

Guarana has been used for centuries by the inhabitants of the Amazon region as an energizer. Use it in a smoothie to reduce fatigue and increase energy and stamina!

Ingredients for Energizing Guarana Smoothie:

½ frozen mango

1 green apple

2 handfuls of spinach

1 celery stalk

½ cucumber

½ fresh lemon juice

1 cup cold water or coconut water

½ teaspoon of guarana powder for energy

Instructions:

Place everything in a high-speed blender, and blend until smooth. Serve right away and enjoy!

Immune System Boosting Smoothie with Reishi

Reishi is a wonderful immune system boosting medicinal mushroom thanks to its compounds called beta-glucans. These compounds stimulate the immune system without causing an over-activation and can help to bring it back into a balance. We even wrote an article about how reishi can help with allergy symptoms – read it here! But now, to the smoothie! 

Ingredients for Reishi Smoothie:

1 carrot

1 banana

1 tangerine

A thumb sized piece of fresh ginger

1 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice

¼ tsp turmeric powder

⅛ tsp ground cinnamon

½ cup of ice

15 drops of Reishi extract

Instructions:

Place everything in a high-speed blender, and blend until smooth. Serve right away and enjoy!

Load Up on Antioxidants with Raw Cacao Smoothie

Raw cacao contains 40 times more antioxidants than fresh blueberries. Yes, 40 times! Not only that, raw cacao also has many impressing benefits that you should take advantage of right now! To read all about it, click here.

Ingredients for Raw Cacao Smoothie:

1 cup coconut water

1 cup almond milk

1 frozen banana

1 cup frozen blueberries

½ cup frozen raspberries (optional)

2 tbsp raw cacao powder

¼ tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

Place everything in a high-speed blender, and blend until smooth. Serve right away and enjoy!

Boost Your Brainpower with Lion’s Mane Smoothie

Do you need to study, work, or do something that requires a lot of focus and concentration? Then we have the smoothie just for you! Lion’s Mane mushroom benefits are generally associated with enhancing brain function and cognitive health as it stimulates the growth and differentiation of neurons. Reports show an increase in focus and concentration, reduction of brain fog and potential relief in depression and anxiety symptoms. If that sounds good to you, grab Next Level’s Lion’s Mane extract, and get busy blending! 

Ingredients for Lion’s Mane Smoothie:

½ avocado

¼ banana

½ cup blueberries

6 walnuts

½ cup water

½ cup ice

15 drops of Lion’s Mane Mushroom Extract

Instructions:

Place everything in a high-speed blender, and blend until smooth. Serve right away and enjoy!

Adaptogenic Ashwagandha Morning Smoothie

Ashwagandha is a wonderful herb that’s been used in Ayurvedic medicine to help the body deal with external and internal stresses. Many people report feeling more calm and experiencing better sleep since taking ashwagandha regularly. If you want to take ashwagandha, infusing it in a smoothie is a great idea!

Ingredients for Ashwagandha Infused Smoothie:

1 frozen banana

A handful of strawberries

1 cup almond or oat milk

½ cup of ice

8-35 drops of Next Level’s Ashwagandha extract

Instructions:

Place everything in a high-speed blender, and blend until smooth. Serve right away and enjoy!

These Medicinal Herbs Will Work with Any Smoothie

If you liked a smoothie recipe we shared but would like to try it with a different medicinal herb, feel free to mix it up and try it out! Since they are added to separate ingredients, there is no problem using ashwagandha in place of CBD or vice versa. And of course, if you like your smoothies more on the sweeter side, you can add a sweetener like honey, syrup, or sugar as well to any recipe we shared. We hope you found a new favourite smoothie for this summer!