Regardless of the season, there's nothing that I enjoy more as part of breakfast than a refreshing smoothie! It must be because smoothies and breakfast shakes lend themselves to endless experimentation and variation. I usually just throw in whatever fruit we may have on hand and mix with different yogurts, juices and milk and then jazz it up with different herbs or extracts. The smoothie that I whipped up yesterday for breakfast got an Indian touch with some ground cardamom and dessicated coconut. It was delicious...the ultimate "Bollywood" breakfast smoothie!
For added nutritional value, I added some flax seeds, also ground into a powder in the coffee grinder (I just love that coffee grinder!). Flax seeds, known in French as graines de lin, are a wonderful source of omega-3 fatty acids. For vegetarians like me who don't eat fish, it can be very challenging to get omega-3 in our diets. Flax seeds, easily found in organic and health food stores, are an excellent source and can be added to everything from smoothies like this to soups to baked goods.
BOLLYWOOD BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE
Makes 2 smoothies
1 ripe banana, cut into quarters
1/2 cup mixed berries (or any single berry of your choice), fresh or frozen
125 grams (3/4 cup) plain yogurt (ideally reduced fat)
1/2 cup ice cold water
1 tablespoon (or to taste) agave syrup or honey
1 tablespoon dessicated coconut
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 teaspoons ground flax seed
Combine all of the ingredients in a blender. Enjoy!
Your smoothie looks truly divine. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
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Gorgeous color! Very healthy smoothie!!
ReplyDeleteI JUST had a smoothie for breakfast! :D I often use coconut milk in my smoothies ... never thought to use actual coconut! Thanks for the idea :D
ReplyDeletePerfect to kick start your day- the color is gorgeous!
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Luscious looking smoothie! You have given it an interesting name too! - Mom
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to add flax seed to your smoothie, we always have it in the cupboard, but I never know what to do with it! I like the cardamom too!
ReplyDeleteI used to use flaxseed in our smoothies all the time, but I had completely forgotten about doing that. Thanks for the reminder:) That smoothie looks divine!
ReplyDeleteMmm this looks delicious and oh so pretty! Loving your blog, glad to be a new follower :)
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All this needs is some rum!
ReplyDeletewow...this is awesome...the picture itself shows how gud it must be...
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