Banana Chocolate Smoothie to Help with Acne

Acne Fighting Smoothie Recipe – Banana and Chocolate

Banana Chocolate Smoothie to Help with Acne. Smoothies are one of the easiest and quickest ways to deliver nutrients, vitamins, and anti-oxidants to the body, which are essential in preventing the growth of acne causing bacteria. Consume an acne fighting smoothie once or twice a day, and you’ll build healthy and very resistant skin cells that won’t allow acne to form.

Note the ingredients and the color of your smoothies as it’s all relevant to revving up your immune system and creating an environment that prevents bacteria from growing.

GREEN – consist of phyto-nutrients, micro-nutrients and vitamins, which will enhance red blood cells to deliver a consistent flow of nutrition to your skin surface.
ORANGE – will consist of Vitamin A and Vitamin C, which aid in building the healthiest acne resistant skin cells.
DARK RED, BLUE AND PURPLE – full of antioxidants and micro-nutrients which helps your immune system prevent bacteria from getting into your skin. Mix all 3 colors and you’ll get a super nutritious brown smoothie.

INGREDIENT BENEFITS

Banana – contain phenolics with antimicrobials that treat lesions, vitamin A for inflammation
Chia Seeds – Soothes inflammation, contains Omega-2 fatty acid that helps aid the healing process of irritated blemish wounds and protect the outer layer of skin from bacteria
Almond Butter – rich in vitamin-E which nourishes and softens the skin, great source of magnesium, copper, vitamin B2, phosphorous, monounsaturated fat, protein and fiber – all of which are essential for healthy skin and heart health
Cacao Powder – has high levels of antioxidants called flavonoids which protect and repair the skin from damage, has anti-inflammatory nature which soothes redness and blemishes, contains omega-6 fatty acids—which are beneficial for your skin
Greek Yogurt – has natural anti-bacterial, anti-fungal properties, and probiotics that can actually prevent and control acne breakouts

Banana Chocolate Smoothie to Help with Acne

Ingredients
1 Banana
1 c Greek Yogurt
¼ cup of Chia seeds
2 tbls of Almond butter
2 tsp of Cacao powder
Ice cubes

Instructions
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smoothie consistency. Add ice if desired