Superfood Smoothies Made Easy
Healthy breakfast smoothies are a great way to fuel up for the day…
Hemp seeds - these powerhouse superfoods will give your smoothie a protein kick that will help satiate you. They also provide healthy goodness for your heart, brain, and gut.
Cinnamon - one of my favourite spices, but not just because it tastes so good! It is known to possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anti-cancer properties, to support optimum health.
To kick off your week 2 recipes on Monday, you can try my healthy Superfood Smoothie. With ingredients like potassium-rich banana, antioxidant-rich berries, fibre-filled spinach, digestive-cleansing flaxseeds/psyllium husks, and muscle-building protein protein powder, this smoothie will give you energy to last throughout the day.
As a busy working mom with a demanding schedule, I am always looking for ways to be more efficient. If you are busy on Monday mornings like me, I suggest make-ahead freezer bags, which are the perfect solution for a healthy breakfast you can enjoy on-the-go. You can pre-freeze any liquids like coconut milk using ice cube trays, and batch prepare freezer-safe smoothie packs to grab-n-blend during the week.
You then simply dump it into the blender, add the liquid base & a superfood ingredient or two, and blend away! You will be saving time without sacrificing you health or sanity.
Watch my video tutorial above, where I show you how to make my Blissful Breakfast Smoothie which contains the perfect balance of protein, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
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You’re just over half way and you can continue to make the smoothie recipes and perhaps swap the baby spinach for kale, or pineapple for mango. Or, you can give your blended drink a serious nutrition boost by adding extra superfoods.
Superfoods can help take a balanced diet to the next level because they optimise your body’s ability to function by supplying a mega-dose of nutrients. They can help you achieve better health by reducing the risk for many chronic diseases and improving the way you look and feel.
Here are some of my favourites with science-backed benefits:
Chia seeds - rich in calcium and magnesium, these small-but-mighty seeds pack protein, fibre, and omega-3s, so they’ll fill you up fast and keep you satisfied for hours.
Acai - this berry superfood has an excellent nutrient profile full of good fats, antioxidants, fibre, and protein. It has been shown to improve cognitive function, whilst being an effective weight loss aid.
Collagen - you may already know that this superfood promotes supple, young skin, but did you know that it also lines your intestinal tract for good digestive health.
Maca - This cream-colored powder will help to balance hormones, boost energy and sex drive, reduce feelings of anxiety and depression, and help with focus.