If you read my last blog post on breakfast smoothie ideas, you will love this banana coconut cream smoothie! It is packed with nutrients to help you last the day and of course it taste terrific! Here’s what I put into my smoothie:
Ingredients
1 ripe banana
1 cup of pure coconut milk
1 tablespoon of ground flax seed
1 table spoon of unsweetened peanut butter
1 level scoop of grass fed beef gelatin.
ice cubes
To see how I made the smoothie and learn more about the super food I packed into it, watch this video:
http://https://youtu.be/yuaQxkVfQUQ
What makes this smoothie terrific? It taste delicious, it is creamy and 100% nutritious! Let’s dig deeper..
Bananas are rich in potassium, fiber and good carbohydrates. It is rich in vitamin A and C, and vitamin B6. There’s more to a banana, read about it here.
Flax seeds are small brown or tan seeds that are the best source of plant- based omega 3 fatty acids otherwise known as good fat. This particular seed also known as linseed is a superfood that provides fiber, magnesium, protein, vitamin B1, manganese, and phosphorus. It is known to give you good skin, a healthy gut and it supports weight loss and elevates your good cholesterol. Here are more flax seed facts.
Coconut milk is a good source of healthy fat, and contains good saturated fat that lowers cholesterol and improves blood pressure. Coconut milk also has antibacterial and anti- viral properties.
Peanut butter is a high protein snack that can boost weight loss if taken with good omega 3 sources. Look for peanut butter that is organic with no sugar and hydrogenated oil otherwise it can cause inflammation in the body! Yup not all peanut butter are healthy so make sure you are informed by reading this.
Grass fed beef gelatin is a form of pure collagen. I buy this brand. It is high in collagen which heals the gut. Grass fed beef gelatin also strengthens the joints, skin and hair and helps you sleep better! Read more about it here.
Hope you all love this recipe! Share your smoothie favorites too!
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