With kids back in school, quick, easy and healthy breakfasts and snacks are a must! These squeeze yogurt tubes are a great way to provide your child with much need protein in a sweet and fun little package. The addition of ashwagandha and marine collagen provide your little scholar with brain boosting benefits.
What is Ashwagandha?
Ashwaganda, Wthania somnifera, is a small bush which is native to Southeast Asia and India and has been used in
Ayurveda as one of the most important healing herbs. Traditionally, ashwagandha was used to treat symptoms of stress, provide energy and help with overall mental performance. As an adaptogen, it helps to control cortisol and in turn, balance stress. In several studies it was found that Ashwaganda may help improve physical performance and increase oxygen to the brain. Our ashwagandha powder is finely ground making it easy to mix into any recipe seamlessly!
What is Marine Collagen?
Marine collagen is a sustainable protein supplement made from collagen peptides of fish. It is proven to stabilize blood sugar, increase metabolism, reduce inflammation, and promote brain and thyroid function. Studies have shown that collagen VI may protect brain cells against certain types of proteins (amyloid-beta) which are thought to cause Alzheimer’s disease. As we age our bodies produce less collagen so supplementation either through food sources or powder food is wise to slow both the physical signs of aging as well as the mental. Our marine collage powder is absolutely flavorless making it an excellent addition to any recipe.
Squeeze Yogurt Tubes
2 cups full fat yogurt
3 cups frozen fruit
1 tbsp Ashwagandha
2 tbsp marine collagen
Local raw Honey to taste
Simply blend up all the ingredients in a blender and add to squeeze tubes! Use what fruit you and your child like best, we are partial to a tropical blend of mango, papaya, pineapple and banana but any works! Local raw honey can be added to taste but isn’t necessary. Other sweeteners can be used as well like maple syrup, stevia, or whatever you’d prefer.
I found these tubes at our local grocery store however amazon has several that would work great. We like to have these one of two ways. Either directly out of the refrigerator, which make them a yogurt consistency or we like to freeze them as a deliciously refreshing treat. The later makes for a great after school snack as well!