Discovering baby guavas at my local Aldi was a first for me. I caught one whiff of their fruity, tropical vacation-scent (through my face mask, even!) and immediately popped them into my cart. And, Mama, they did not disappoint!

Guavas are high in fiber, and they’ve been used in traditional medicine practices for centuries to ease constipation (1)—think of them as one of Mother Nature’s laxatives. Typically, you’d remove the seeds before eating the pear-like inside of a regular-size guava, but these babies can be eaten whole—seeds, skin and all. If you make this recipe in a high-powered blender the seeds will be completely pulverized, making a very thick, creamy smoothie. 

This recipe was originally created for Mama Love Chocolate Protein, which is no longer in production. Looking for a great alternative? For a similar taste and consistency, try using a high-quality, plant-based protein powder made from yellow peas, like Naked Pea Chocolate Pea Protein Powder. 

Ingredients

• 1 serving Plant-base Chocolate Protein Powder
• 1 cup Mango, frozen
• 1 cup Baby Guavas, about 5
• 1 cup Almond Milk, unsweetened

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend on high until smooth. If the smoothie is too thick, add water by the tablespoon reaching the consistency you prefer. Serve cold. 

Nutrition Facts

Servings: 1

Calories 422 

	Amount per Serving	% Daily Value
Total Fat	7.6g	10%
Saturated Fat	1g	4%
Cholesterol	0	0%
Sodium	219mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate	68.4g	25%
Dietary Fiber	16.3g	57%
Total Sugars	40.9g
Protein	24.2g
Vitamin D	1mcg	6
Calcium	149	12%
Iron	3mg	28%
Potassium	1164mg	25%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Sources:

1. Wood, R. The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia. Penguin Books. 2010. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/303042/the-new-whole-foods-encyclopedia-by-rebecca-wood-illustrated-by-peggy-markel/9780143117438