Banana & Flaxseed Smoothie
Here’s a lush breakfast treat: a banana-flaxseed smoothie. Only having three ingredients makes it simple, the combination of organic milk (or non-dairy milk) and banana makes it velvety-smooth, and the flaxseeds give it a nice boost of flavor. They also lend the smoothie a healthy dose of omega-3s since flaxseeds are higher in omega-3s than almost any other foodstuff. You can find ground flaxseed in the flour section of most health-food stores and some grocery stores. (I found mine at Trader Joe’s.) Be sure to choose a brand that’s sold in an opaque bag–its high levels of omega-3s make flaxseed delicate and prone to spoiling, a process that will be sped along if the seeds are exposed to light. (This tendency explains part of why food manufacturers have moved away from using foods high in omega-3s in their commercial goods. Short shelf life = high amounts of spoilage = smaller profits. Walnut and pecans are also high in omega-3s and will go rancid far more quickly than almonds or cashews; if you’re looking for walnut oil to dress your salads, try to find a brand that’s sold in opaque bottles.)
For an individually-sized smoothie, blend: 1 banana, 2 tsp. ground flaxseed, and 1 cup of organic milk (or non-dairy milk). If you’d like to spice things up, add a sprinkling of cinnamon and a drop or two of vanilla extract. Or add a teaspoon or two of cocoa powder and a drizzle of honey for an intriguing chocolate dessert.
Enjoy!
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