Flaxseed Smoothie Recipe
This flaxseed smoothie recipe is perfect when you're in the mood for a nutritious drinkable breakfast. It's sweet, creamy, and delicious.
Servings: 1
Calories: 253.7kcal
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 pitted date (optional for added sweetness)
- 1 cup unsweetened milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (also called milled flaxseed)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Add 1 ripe banana, 1 pitted date, 1 cup unsweetened milk of choice, 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, and 1 pinch of sea salt to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- For the best texture, enjoy right away. If stored in the fridge, the smoothie will thicken over time due to the flaxseed.
Notes
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You can substitute an extra pitted date instead of the banana if you prefer.
Nutrition
Calories: 253.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 41.3g | Protein: 10.7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.8g | Sodium: 133.1mg | Potassium: 892.9mg | Fiber: 8.6g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 579.2IU | Vitamin C: 10.3mg | Calcium: 334.2mg | Iron: 2.6mg