2-Minute Breakfast Smoothie
Nutrition rich Vegan breakfast in 2-minutes
I’ve been having smoothies for breakfast for couple of years. First recipe I am going to share with you is a Vegan version of my favourite!
Servings: 2 | Prep Time: 2 minutes | Calories: 1017
Ingredients:
One large banana
1 Ripe pear
40g rolled oats
40g Pecan nuts
2 tbsp of chia seeds
500ml Almond milk
Directions:
Blend all ingredients in a blender at high speed for just under a minute or until smooth and enjoy.
Recipe Note
You can substitute Almond milk for the milk of your choice. For a gluten-free version, change rolled oats for gluten-free oats.
HEALTH BENEFITS:
BANANA - high fiber content, may improve heart health, helps with digestion, a powerhouse of nutrients, a high source of potassium, may improve blood pressure, helps fight anemia
PEAR - may promote gut health, it is anti-inflammatory, highly nutritious, may help to prevent cancer, decrease the risk of diabetes, may boost heart health, may help with weight loss
OATS - can lower cholesterol and stabilize your blood sugar, may protect your heart and your colon, provide vitamins and minerals, may help to control your weight
PECANS - are heart-healthy foods that may help lower cholesterol, contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals, high-quality protein source, and the nut contains 70% of oil. This oil is very beneficial in reducing the risk of heart disease
CHIA SEEDS - really high in antioxidants, high amount of fiber, source of omega 3-fatty acids, source of protein and calcium, may reduce blood sugar
ALMOND MILK - contains essential nutrients, low in calories, may strengthen your bones and reduce the risk of heart disease, high in vitamin D
Nutrition:
Calories 1017, Fat 88.3 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 41 milligrams, Carbs 62.5 grams, Fiber 18.6 grams, Sugar 24.5 grams, Protein 14.6 grams