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
