Host Defense Lion’s Mane Shake with Cacao and Raspberry
The following recipe and photography were provided by our partner, Yoko Segawa of Yoko’s Kitchen.
Looking for an easy way to increase the benefits of your daily shake? Add mushrooms!*
It may sound strange to use Lion’s Mane in a shake, but these aren’t your average mushrooms. Created by Host Defense, this powder is extremely mild in flavor, but just one teaspoon offers memory, cognition, nervous system and mood support! Sound enticing? Look for it in Heinen’s Wellness Department!*
Blended with an assortment of equally good-for-you ingredients, including coconut yogurt, frozen raspberries, kale, chia seeds, and almond butter, this vibrant creamy creation is the ultimate way to kick start your day and keep you full until your next meal!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It satisfies more than just hunger. In addition to keeping you full, this shake offers memory, cognition, nervous system and mood support, thanks to just a small teaspoon of Host Defense’s Lion’s Mane Powder.*
- It is rich in antioxidants. In addition to the mushroom powder, the cacao and raspberries in this shake also support antioxidant activity.*
- It is easy to make and delicious to eat. Ready in under 10 minutes and loaded with superfoods, this shake is the definition of healthy eating made easy!*
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Host Defense Lion’s Mane Shake with Cacao and Raspberry
Servings: 2 Shakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup Elmhurst almond milk
- ½ cup Cocojune pure coconut yogurt, plus more for topping
- 1½ cups Heinen’s frozen raspberries, plus more for topping
- 1 cup fresh Heinen’s baby kale
- 2 Tbsp. Navitas Organics cacao powder
- 1 Tbsp. Bob’s Red Mill chia seeds
- 1 Tbsp. Heinen’s Fresh ground almond butter
- 1 Tbsp. Heinen’s pure organic maple syrup, more to taste
- 1 tsp. Host Defense Lion's Mane powder
- A dash of Heinen’s cinnamon
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth. If the shake is too thick, add a splash of almond milk until you reach your desired consistency.
- For added eye appeal, swirl the coconut yogurt around the inside of the glass. Pour the shake into the glass and top with a dollop of the yogurt and frozen raspberries.