As a crazy busy person, I’ve used to fuel my body with processed junk. For instance, on daily basis I made couple of visits to Starbucks or Costa. Not anymore. Don’t add another stop to your busy morning by going to those coffee shop or juice bar for your favourite smoothie. Once you learn how to make a smoothie with this easy Almond Banana Coconut Smoothie recipe (or ABC Smoothie), you can have a better for you drink right at home.
Sure, it takes a little longer to use a recipe. But if you shake up your routine, you’ll start to actually look forward to sipping your breakfast. Plus, with my easy smoothie recipes, you can tailor your blend to what your body really needs in a particular moment.Â
The Benefits of Almonds
Almonds are the perfect nuts to add to any sweets and baked foods like cookies, cakes, muffins. They lends a pleasant taste and invigorating crunch to anything they are added to. But you can just enjoy them as plain, roasted or salted, raw or baked.
Eating a few pieces (about 4-5 almonds) of soaked almonds first thing in the morning can offer several health benefits – from supporting digestion and aiding weight loss to improved heart health. Packed full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and healthy fats, adding this super food to your morning ritual can do wonders for your health.
There are numerous benefits of almonds but I’ll list only a few:
- Rich in antioxidants
- Lower blood sugar levels
- Good for the skin
- Improve bone health
- Prevent gallstones
- Aids weight loss
- Boost brain function
From promoting overall well-being to helping you get a perfect complexion, these nuts do it all. So make sure you include them in your daily diet.Â
Must try recipe: Gluten Free Almond Muffins
Lemons
Check out my healthy smoothie recipes to get the benefits of lemons into your diet. This little bright yellow fruit has been extremely popular throughout history. I love using lemon oil and baking soda to clean my bath tubs, sinks, and tile. The refreshing smell of lemon oil is uplifting and rejuvenating.
“Life is too short to count your almonds.”
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Almond Banana Coconut Smoothie
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 50 ml Coconut milk
- 1 Frozen banana
- 1 Apple
- ½ Lemon
- 2 tbsp Rolled oats
- 10 Raw almonds
- 2-3 Ice cubes
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth. Pour in a glass.
- Garnish with a desiccated coconut and chopped almonds.
- Enjoy!