Your Next Go-To Breakfast

Smoothies

The following smoothies come from my own personal list of recipes that I incorporate into my morning routine. I began this smoothie routine around 3 years ago and without fail, these recipes and others have allowed me to feel awake, full, and ready to take on the day, every day. My intention is to either have you all give an alternative breakfast a try or to peek your interest enough that you may actually delve into this lifestyle as well.

Power Smoothie

• 1 cup of blueberries
• 1 full or 1/2 of a banana
• 1 spoonful of Greek vanilla or plain yogurt
• 1 handful of kale
• 1/2 cup of green goodness juice or other similar juice blend

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

• 1/2 cup of fresh pumpkin
• 1 spoonful of greek plain or vanilla yogurt *go for vanilla if you like your smoothies a tad sweet!*
• 1 full or 1/2 of a banana
• 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk

Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie

• 1 spoonful of unsalted all natural peanut butter *Be sure to grab peanut butter that only has peanuts as an ingredient!*
• 1 full or 1/2 of a banana
• 1 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk

Additional Ad-ins

• 1/2 scoop of matcha green tea powder
• 1 spoonful of Vega® Protein & Greens
• 1 spoonful of flaxseed
• 1 spoonful of chia seeds
• 1/2 scoop of gogi berries

Blueberries

• High in antioxidants: these protect our bodies from damage by free radicals
• Lower blood pressure
• Can help maintain brain function and improve memory

Bananas

• Contain nutrients that moderate blood sugar: pectin and resistant starch reduce appetite by slowing stomach emptying
• Helps improve digestion
• Supports heart health: potassium in bananas helps lower blood pressure

Unsweetened almond milk

• Helps maintain healthy skin: direct result of high levels of vitamin A and E
• Improves vision with the use of vitamin A
• Anti-cancer properties

Greek vanilla or plain yogurt

• Great way to boost your protein levels: help you stay fuller, longer throughout the day
• Improve energy and healthy brain function with B12
• Can help with weight loss: calcium regulates the body’s cortisol output. Elevated levels of cortisol can cause the body to store fat

Pumpkin

• Boost your immune system
• Help keep the skin wrinkle free
• Can help reduce the risk of cancer: antioxidant beta-carotene plays a role in cancer prevention

Pumpkin spice

• Cinnamon: rich in cell-protecting antioxidants
• Nutmeg: contains small amounts of fiber, B vitamins, and minerals
• Ginger: contains minerals like iron, potassium, and zinc. It has also been connected to help relieve minor digestive problems.

Kale

• Great anti-inflammatory food: filled with omega-3 fatty acids that help fight against asthma and autoimmune disorders
• Can help lower cholesterol levels
• Rich levels of vitamin c can aid in maintaining a healthy immune system

Unsalted all natural peanut butter

• Contains high levels of protein
• Antioxidant properties due to presence of folate, riboflavin, and thiamin
• Wonderful source of magnesium: plays an important role in muscle, bone, and immunity

Flaxseed

• Helps improve blood sugar with the help of lignans in flaxseed.
• Contains plenty of omega-3 fatty acids that are good for your       health
• Helps lower blood cholesterol and glucose levels

Matcha green tea powder

• Boosts metabolism and burns calories
• Enhances mood and helps concentration
• Packed full of antioxidants: EGCg

Vega® Protein & Greens

• Chock-full of plant based nutrition with a vast array of vitamins and whole grains

Chia seeds

• Loaded with antioxidants that help fight free radicals
• High in quality protein
• High in bone nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus
• Helps to reduce chronic inflammation

Gogi berries

• Helps improve cholesterol levels
• Possesses anti-aging effects
• Aids in quality sleep and reduces stress
• High in antioxidants that help improve skin quality