Banana-Flax Smoothie {vegan}

This hearty morning smoothie is a meal-in-a-cup and excellent for digestion.  The flax is rich in fiber and a good source of Omega-3.  When soaked in water overnight, the flax seeds double in size and you'll notice a a gelatinous coating.  The soaking is important - as with other nuts, beans  and seeds - because it lessens the amount of phytic acid.

Banana-Flax Smoothie

1 medium banana
2 ice cubes
1/2 c coconut milk - or other alternative milk like almond
2 tbsp soaked flax seeds
2 tbsp sunflower seed butter or other nut butter
1 tsp bee pollen (optional)
**Your probiotics, fiber, etc.

Blend on high for 1-2 minutes!  You can also add honey, but I find this plenty sweet from the banana.


Nutrition

389 calories
11 g protein
38 g carbs
23 g fat