Morning Buzz Smoothie
Recipe by Fran Allen
Ingredients
10
Serves
1
This smoothie is one of my biggest cravings on hot, humid days! The perfect combination of chocolate, espresso, banana and warming spices like ginger and cinnamon make for a refreshing and energizing smoothie! This is a great option for folks who tend to skip breakfast and just have coffee. Because of the added fat, fibre and protein paired with the caffeine, you get a more even and consistent burst of energy that will keep you buzzing all morning!
Breakfast
Beverage
Quick Meal
Ingredients
1
Ripe Banana
1cup
Unsweetened Almond Milk
2Tbsp
Cacao Powder
2Tbsp
Hemp Hearts
1shot
Espresso
1Tbsp
Maple Syrup
1tsp
Grated Ginger
1/2tsp
Cinnamon
1/8tsp
Sea Salt
1heaping cup
Ice
Instructions
1
In a blender combine all of the ingredients, blend until smooth. Adjust the amount of milk (or add ice), depending on desired consistency, adding 1 Tbsp more at a time, if needed.
2
Serve in a chilled glass and enjoy!
3
Substitutions: Feel free to use whatever milk or milk alternative you prefer. For a richer, full fat drink substitute almond milk for 1 cup of coconut milk. Feel free to boost the protein of this drink by adding a scoop of collagen or your favourite protein powder. If you do not have espresso, use 1/4 cup strong coffee or 1 Tbsp espresso powder. To make this caffeine-free substitute the espresso with 2 Tbsp Dandy Blend (coffee alternative) powder.
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Fran Allen, CNP is a non-diet certified Holistic Nutritionist based in Toronto. Her work focuses on intuitive eating, achieving health at every size and dismantling diet culture. She uses her years of professional culinary experience to make meals fun, easy and satisfying.
