Healthy Coconut and Chocolate Breakfast Smoothie
BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE – COCONUT AND CHOCOLATE
Healthy Coconut and Chocolate Breakfast 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 whip this one up today and enjoy 🙂
INGREDIENT BENEFITS
Coconut Milk – contains antioxidant compounds that help maintain bone structure and prevent bone loss due to hormonal changes; may prevent osteoporosis; is rich in vitamins and minerals which can help in making bones stronger and healthier
Cacao Powder – high in antioxidants as well as nutrients like magnesium (which can help reduce stress), potassium, and iron; also high in healthy fats to help stay satiated and energized
Banana – contains magnesium which is important to heart health; potassium for heart health and blood pressure
Chia Seeds – an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, rich in antioxidants, and they provide fiber, iron, and calcium
Almond Butter – is a great source of vitamin E, magnesium, copper, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), and phosphorous; its also a great source of monounsaturated fat, protein, and fiber which are essential for heart health
Dates – are a good source of various vitamins and minerals, energy, sugar, and fiber; also contains calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and zinc.
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 Coconut and Chocolate Breakfast Smoothie
thank you thatgirlcookshealthy for the recipe
Ingredients
2 c Coconut milk
2 tbsp Cacao powder
1 large frozen Banana
3 tbsp of Chia seeds
2 tbsp of Almond butter
4 Medjool Dates
1/2 tsp of Nutmeg
Instructions
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add ice if desired