Banana Date

Recipe for today’s power shake:

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 cup of water
• 6 dates
• 1 frozen banana
• 1 tbsp chia seeds (pre-soak in water)
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp coconut sugar

Benefits:

• Almond Milk: low in fat, but high in energy, proteins, lipids and fiber.
• Dates: contain selenium, manganese, copper and magnesium, all of which are integral to healthy bone development and strength.
• Banana: act as a prebiotic, stimulating the growth of friendly bacteria in the gut.
• Chia Seeds: almost all of the carbohydrates in chia seeds are fiber, and we all know why that’s important!
• Cinnamon: antioxidants in cinnamon have anti-inflammatory effects, which may help lower the risk of disease.
• Coconut Sugar: a healthier and more sustainable sugar option that is definitely worth trying.

Nutritional information:

Calories: 420 Carbs: 93 Fat: 7 Protein: 5 Sodium: 188 Sugar: 40

The Basic Betch Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

This…in a glass. For breakfast. On a Tuesday. And healthy. What?

Today’s trendy smoothie ingredients:

• 2 cup almond milk
• 2 cups baby spinach
• Half a can of canned pumpkin puree
• 1 banana
• 1 tsp pumpkin spice
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Benefits:

• Almond Milk: offers 30 percent of the recommended daily amount, as well as 25 percent of the recommended amount of vitamin D.
• Baby spinach: because of its high potassium content, spinach is recommended to those with high blood pressure to negate the effects of sodium in the body.
• Pumpkin: same free-radical-neutralizing powers of carotenoids in pumpkins that may keep cancer cells at bay can also help support wrinkle-free skin.
• Banana: the only raw fruit that can be consumed without distress – for example, that means relief to stomach ulcers by coating the lining of the stomach against corrosive acids.

Nutritional information:

Calories: 331 Carbs: 58 Fat: 6 Protein: 8 Sodium: 412 Sugar: 30

Almond Blueberry Peach

Today’s smoothie ingredients (2 servings):

• 2 cup almond milk
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 cup blueberries
• 2 peaches
• 1 tablespoon almond butter

Benefits:

• Almond Milk: no cholesterol or saturated fat here, which means a healthy heart!
• Baby spinach: two cups of raw spinach contains less than 20 calories and also no fat or cholesterol.
• Blueberries: one serving contains 25 percent of your daily value of vitamin C.
• Peaches: known as the “fruit of calmness” in Hungary, this fruit is a healthy stress-reliever that helps reduce anxiety.

Nutritional information:

Calories:194 Carbs: 30 Fat: 8 Protein: 5 Sodium: 213 Sugar: 22