Mamamuti Happy Hormones Cacao Smoothie

This one is for my perimenopausal sisters, and anyone familiar with that very particular 3pm moment when your energy disappears and eating the entire pantry suddenly feels like a perfectly reasonable plan.

Meet my Happy Hormones Smoothie.

I first created this recipe when I started navigating my own perimenopause. My body seems to be changing the rules on me daily. Energy, sleep, appetite, mood, cravings, the whole glorious, occasionally bewildering lot.

These days I’m far less interested in trying to control or “fix” my body. I’m much more interested in listening to her, feeding her properly and giving her what she needs.

And sometimes what she needs is a ridiculously creamy chocolate smoothie.

This one is substantial. Cacao, good fats, fibre and proper nourishment make it more of a meal than a cute little drink. It keeps me satisfied for hours and has become one of my favourite things to make when my energy starts heading south.

I use pure cacao powder here, which naturally contains fibre and minerals including magnesium and iron. You can absolutely use cacao paste too, although I tend to save my paste for a hot cup of cacao later in the day.

The result is thick, creamy, chocolatey and deeply satisfying.

Does it magically balance your hormones?

No. We’re not doing that.

Does it feed a hungry, changing body extremely well and taste bloody delicious while doing it?

Absolutely.

And I remain convinced that I am a genuinely nicer person after drinking one.