Have you run out of ideas for items to make for breakfast every single day? Well, how about try out these super healthy breakfast smoothie and smoothie bowl recipes that will keep you energized for the whole day!
Benefits of consuming smoothies with these healthy seeds:
Pumpkin seeds:
Pumpkin seeds can help reduce the levels of cholesterol in the body, prevent kidney stones from occurring, boost body metabolism and also reduce blood pressure.
Eating pumpkin seeds can help keep the body away from harmful diseases as it contains antioxidants. It can also help improve prostrate health and treat arthritis as it has anti-inflammatory properties. These seeds are a rich source of protein for the body.
Sunflower seeds:
Sunflower seeds are rich in antioxidants and can help the body fight free-radical damage and stay away from harmful diseases.Sunflower seeds are high in calories, yes, but consuming a moderate amount of these seeds can help you stay satiated for a longer time as it is rich in dietary fibre.
These seeds have high magnesium content and it can also help in flushing out toxins from the body and act as a natural detoxifier.
It can help protect heart health, lowering blood sugar levels, reduce cholesterol, improve brain functioning, treat anaemia and promote better skin and bone health.
Flax seeds:
Flax seeds are those which are low in carbohydrates are high in fibre and can thus promote a feeling of fullness in the body. It can help promote better heart health, increase weight loss, help treat the symptoms of menopause in women and improve digestive health.
They contain omega-3 fatty acids which help improve overall body health. It can also lower cholesterol levels in the body, improve skin and hair health and fight diseases with its rich antioxidant properties. These seeds also have cancer-fighting properties.
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Breakfast Smoothie Recipe with Healthy Seeds Recipe
Ingredients
Pumpkin seeds
Sunflower seeds
Flax seeds
Raisins
Instant Oats
Bananas
Plant milk
(Or milk of choice)
Method:
Into a container, add in the pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and flax seeds and mix these well. Set this aside, as it is ready to use.
Take a small bowl and add in 2 tablespoons of the mixed seeds, along with 10 to 12 raisins. Then top up the bowl with water and soak this mixture overnight.
To make the smoothie:
Into a blender add in the oats, soaked mixed seeds and raisins (make sure to strain out the soaked water), a small banana and a cup of cold milk of choice. Blend this well until it attains a fine texture.
Pour into a glass and serve chilled.
Breakfast Smoothie Bowl with Healthy Seeds Recipe
Ingredients:
Dragon fruit
Bananas
Dates
Plant milk
(Or milk of choice)
Mixed seeds
Coconut flakes
Method:
Into a bowl, add in the chopped dragon fruit and bananas and freeze this overnight.
To make the breakfast smoothie bowl:
Into a blender, add in the frozen fruits, dates and 2 to 3 tablespoons of milk and blend this until it attains a fine texture.
Then pour into a bowl and add some mixed seeds and coconut flakes on top for garnishing. It is ready to eat.