I'm currently experimenting with a low-sugar, nutrient-dense breakfast smoothie diet that's easy to make. This is a list of three smoothies that I will be having throughout the week along with a grocery list of ingredients you'll need to buy to make them.
http://www.youmustlovefood.com/banana-peanut-butter-cinnamon-smoothie/
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/221261/peanut-butter-banana-smoothie/A
- Peanut butter
- has protein as well as potassium — which lowers the risk of high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease. It also contains fiber for your bowel health, healthy fats, magnesium to fortify your bones and muscles, Vitamin E and antioxidants.
- Bananas
- They contain several essential nutrients, and have benefits for digestion, heart health and weight loss.
- Bananas are among the most popular fruits on earth.
- Bananas contain a fair amount of fiber, as well as several antioxidants.
Grocery List
- banana 2x
- milk (2 cups)
- peanutbutter (1/2 cup)
- Cinnamon powder
- Cacao powder
- https://iquitsugar.com/raw-cacao-vs-cocoa-whats-the-difference/
Apple Strawberry
http://gimmedelicious.com/2015/07/16/apple-strawberry-smoothie/
- Apples are
- extremely rich in important antioxidants, flavanoids, and dietary fiber. The phytonutrients and antioxidants in apples may help reduce the risk of developing cancer, hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. This article provides a nutritional profile of the fruit and its possible health benefits.
- Strawberries are no exception to this rule;
- in addition to antioxidants, they have many other nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that contribute to overall health. These include folate, potassium, manganese, dietary fiber, and magnesium. It is also extremely high in vitamin C!
Groceries
- Apple (1x)
- Frozen strawberries (1 cup)
- Milk (1/2 cup)
- Strawberries / banana (1 cup)
Avocado Coconut
https://iquitsugar.com/recipe/avocado-coconut-dreamboat-smoothie/
- Avocados are
- Health benefits and nutritional information. Also known as an alligator pear or butter fruit, the versatile avocado is the only fruit that provides a substantial amount of healthy monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA). Avocados are a naturally nutrient-dense food and contain nearly 20 vitamins and minerals.
- Coconut oil
- is high in natural saturated fats. Saturated fats not only increase the healthy cholesterol (known as HDL cholesterol) in your body, but also help convert the LDL “bad” cholesterol into good cholesterols. By Increasing the HDL in the body, it helps promote heart health and lower the risk of heart disease.
Groceries
- Coconut oil (2 tablespoons)
- Blueberries (1 / 2 cup)
- Banana (frozen) ( 1)
- Avocado (1)
- Coconut cream (500 ml)
Toppings
- Gogi berries
- https://www.downtoearth.org/health/vitamins-supplements/ways-to-use-goji-berries
- Chia seeds
- Cacao nibs
- Mulberries
Final grocery list
- 2 Apples
- 4-5 Bananas
- Cacao powder
- Coconut oil
- Coconut cream (2 cups)
- 1 Avocado
- 1 container Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Frozen strawberries
- Almond milk
