This creamy, kid-friendly treat is packed with protein for lasting energy; no added sugar prevents a midmorning crash.
Functional Breakfast Smoothie
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 5 large, pitted dates
- 1/3 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed or chia seed
- 6 ounces plain, low-fat yogurt
- 2 small bananas, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 1/2 cups frozen raspberries, partially thawed
- Liquid stevia, to taste optional
- 8 whole raspberries, for garnish
- 4 walnut halves, for garnish
Instructions
- Pour almond milk into blender; add dates and let stand for 10 minutes to soften. Add walnuts and flaxseeds or chia seeds; process on high until nuts and seeds are fully incorporated. Add yogurt, bananas, and frozen raspberries, and process until smooth and creamy. Sweeten to taste with a few drops of stevia, if desired. Pour into glasses and garnish with fresh raspberries and walnuts, if desired. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Functional Breakfast Smoothie
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237
% Daily Value*
Cholesterol 1mg
0%
Sodium 76mg
3%
Total Carbohydrates 33g
11%
Dietary Fiber 8g
32%
Protein 6g
12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING: 237 cal, 39% fat cal, 11g fat, 1g sat fat, 1mg chol, 6g protein, 33g carb, 8g fiber, 76mg sodium
