This recipe makes enough for two or three people, depending on amount desired. Leftovers can be placed in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to two days.

breakfast smoothieIngredients

  • 1 16-ounce can coconut water (with no added sugar)
  • 2 Tbsp raw rolled oats *
  • 1 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 Tbsp hulled hemp seeds
  • 1 Tbsp pea protein powder
  • 1 Tbsp freeze-dried green powder, if desired
  • 2 tsp flaxseed powder **
  • 1 cup frozen or fresh blueberries

Preparation

Place in a large blender and blend on high for 60-90 seconds. (I use a Ninja blender.)

Pour into glasses. Enjoy! It will be fairly thick.  

*  Provides Resistant Starch that is not metabolized until it reaches the large intestine. It functions as soluble fiber that feeds the healthy bacteria in the large intestine.

**  I use organic cold-milled flax seed from www.puritan.com for omega-3s.