How to Make Delicious Banana Oatmeal Smoothie Banana is a favorite fruit for many people, and the good thing about banana is that it has many health benefits which I previously wrote in my article about the 7 health benefits of bananas. Here I would like to share with you a great banana, oatmeal and yogurt smoothie recipe which is great for breakfast and will provide you lots of energy to face the day ahead. One of the great things about bananas is that it is not only delicious and nutritious but it’s also cheap and available throughout the year unlike many other fruits. Bananas are a good source of potassium and magnesium which aid in maintaining normal blood pressure and are heart protective. The high potassium content promotes bone health too. Bananas are rich in the soluble fiber pectin which assists healthy digestion and eases out constipation. Oatmeal also provides high levels of fiber, has low levels of fat and high levels of protein. It is a recommended food to control diabetes as the large amount of fiber causes a slower absorption of glucose. Almonds are rich in minerals (zinc, magnesium, potassium, iron, calcium), vitamins (E, folic acid, B1, B2, B3), polyunsaturated fatty acids, protein and fiber. They also help lower cholesterol and maintain a healthy heart and blood vessels, help lower blood pressure and strengthen bones because they are rich in calcium. This yogurt smoothie recipe combines all these nutritional benefits and is delicious too! Ingredients: 2 whole Chiquita bananas (best with brown flecks on peel) 2 cups Ice 1/3 cup yogurt – preferably Greek yogurt flavored with honey 1/2 cup cooked oatmeal 1/3 cup almonds Pour all ingredients in blender, pouring the ice in last. Blend on high for 30 seconds or until smoothie thickens. (source: chiquitabananas) Another great recipe is for green smoothie that combines the goodness of leafy greens and banana. You can also read my article how to upgrade your health with green smoothie recipes. Ingredients: 5-6 lettuce leaves or a big handful of spinach 1 cucumber (or celery if you like) Handful of sprouts 1 banana Dried pitted date Optional: flaxseed or chia seeds (for the addition of omega- 3) Cool water as needed, depending on the desired consistency. Put all the ingredients in a blender without the water and blend. Add the water gradually until you have reached to the desired consistency. And last recipe for cocoa banana smoothie. I’ve written in the past about the amazing health benefits of raw cocoa: 4 oranges, juiced 2 tsp raw cocoa powder 2 bananas, peeled 1 mango, peeled and pitted Pour the orange juice and all the other ingredients into the blender and blend. If you want you can add more juice or water to thin the smoothie.
Posted on: Sat, 02 Aug 2014 18:52:23 +0000
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