Healthy Coffee Banana Smoothie
Breakfast Smoothie with Coffee and Banana’s
Healthy Coffee Banana Smoothie. If you’re a person on the go … never have time to eat breakfast … or just want to make sure you get the recommended fruits and vegetables for the day, make yourself a smoothie or a juice. It’s a great way of ensuring you eat your fruits and vegetables while also assuring you get the recommended daily amounts of nutrients and vitamins.
Included in this Healthy Category are Smoothies and Juices that are quick and easy to make, but still very healthy, full of vitamins and nutrients, will keep you satisfied until your next meal, and most importantly – TASTY !! So take your pick and enjoy one today.
Banana – contains magnesium which is important to heart health; potassium for heart health and blood pressure.
Greek Yogurt – excellent source of calcium, potassium, protein, zinc, and vitamins B6 and B12; also contains probiotic cultures; is lower in lactose; has twice the protein content of regular yogurts
Flaxseed – rich in the omega-3 fatty acid ALA, lignans and fiber; can be used to improve digestive health, lower blood pressure and bad cholesterol; may reduce the risk of cancer; and may benefit people with diabetes.
Agave – is low in the glycemic index and therefore won’t cause your blood sugar levels to rise; contains fructans and saponins which have an anti-inflammatory function in a body; and it will boost the immune system
Cinnamon – can help decrease stomach acid and pepsin from the stomach walls after eating; can lower blood sugar levels, and reduce heart disease risk factors
Nutmeg – is packed with nutrients: minerals such as magnesium, manganese and copper; vitamins such as B1, B6; contains many essential volatile oils such as myristicin, elemicin, eugenol and safrole
Healthy Coffee Banana Smoothie
thank you cookincanuck for the recipe
Ingredients
1 c chilled brewed Coffee
1 1/2 Banana
1 c Greek Yogurt
1 tbls ground Flaxseed
1 tsp Agave or Honey
1/2 tsp ground Cinnamon
1/4 tsp grated Nutmeg
Ice (optional)
Instructions
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend to a smooth consistency. Add ice if desired