Let’s get real. Not every morning allows for a beautifully prepared breakfast to be made. Some mornings are going to be hectic and lacking in energy. For mornings like these, our Morning Glow Breakfast Smoothie, can be your best option for fast nutrition.
Now, smoothies can be tricky. While packed with flavor, not every smoothie will be pleasing to every person. This smoothie is made with nutrition in mind, and you can add, remove, or substitute ingredients to your liking!
Jump to RecipeHere’s Why We Think You’ll Like It:
It’s Tasty!
- Naturally sweet: This smoothie has a slightly natural sweet taste from banana and cinnamon. There’s no need for added sugar!
- Creamy texture: Easy to digest, the creamy consistency comes from avocado and zucchini
- Balanced flavor profile: I personally do not like smoothies with unnatural flavoring. This smoothie has a nice profile with warm spice, subtle greens, and mellow grains
- Kid-friendly ingredients: This smoothie doesn’t overpower your palate. It’s mild in taste and great for picky eaters!
It’s Fast!
- Prep time under 5 minutes (minus your prepared grain): Just toss ingredients in and blend!
- No chopping required: If using pre-cooked grains and frozen produce, you’ll cut down on your prep time even more!
- Perfect for batch prep: Assemble freezer packs of your ingredients or pre-blended jars for easy prep & blend.
- On-the-go friendly:Pour your smoothie in insulated bottles or reusable cups and start your day on time!
It’s Nutritious!
- Blood sugar support: The fiber, healthy fats, and slow-digesting carbs allow for sustained energy.
- Plant-based protein: Skip the protein powders. This smoothie gets plenty of protein from quinoa/oats, seeds, and avocado.
- Gut-friendly fiber: Flaxseed, zucchini, and grains add a dose of fiber to help keep your gut happy.
- Anti-inflammatory ingredients: The ingredients are all low-histamine and generally safe for migraine sufferers!
- Free from common triggers (egg, dairy, nuts, coconut): Allows for all to enjoy!
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Morning Glow Breakfast Smoothie
This creamy, naturally sweet smoothie is your perfect grab-and-go breakfast. It's packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients and blood sugar-balancing nutrients. Added bonus: it’s ready in under 5 minutes and easy to batch prep for the week!
Ingredients
Method
- Add milk to the blender, followed by all remaining ingredients.
- Blend until silky smooth. Adjust the liquid as needed,
- Pour into an insulated cup and go!
Notes
Ingredient Alternatives
| Original | Swap Ideas |
|---|---|
| Banana | Frozen pear, papaya, or steamed apple |
| Quinoa/Oats | Cooked millet, buckwheat, or teff |
| Zucchini | Steamed yellow squash or peeled cucumber |
| Avocado | Sunflower seed butter or white beans |
| Flaxseed/Hemp | Chia seeds or pumpkin seed butter |
| Oat/Rice Milk | Water, coconut water, or tigernut milk |