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Recipe: Strawberry-Banana Flax Protein Smoothie

July 28th, 2007 // Food & Recipes

My grocery shopping for the week is complete. I’ve stocked up on my organic basics, and added a few new items to my cupboard, including:

» Ginger spice (perfect for my favorite Japanese-inspired dishes!)
» Stevia (a sweetener that comes in fiber-based packets, that is chemical free, zero-glycemic index, and zero calories!)
» Flax seeds (fiber-rich, heart-healthy seeds that contain lots of omega-3s, with added beauty and weight-loss benefits!)

I think that I am most excited about the stevia and flax seeds, as I as trying to get my bod in tip-top shape and I can use these to mix in my protein smoothies! For those of you that don’t know, flax seed is similar to fish oil in that it contains omega-3 essential fatty acids. These ‘good’ fatty acids actually benefit your health, by aiding in weight loss, improving your mood, and adding a glowing luster to your skin and hair. More on these benefits, and other beauty supplements, can be found in the Health section of this site (coming soon)!

Here is one of my favorite smoothie recipes. You will need strawberries, bananas, flax seeds, protein powder, and milk of your choice (I use soy milk).

Strawberry-Banana Flax Protein Smoothie

Ingredients
1/2 banana
3 large strawberries
1-2 tsps flax seeds (adds a nutty flavor)
1 scoop whey protein powder (I use a vanilla flavor)
1/2 cup milk (skim or soy is best)
1/2 cup ice

Preparation
Add the ice, milk, banana, protein powder, and flax seeds first to your favorite blender. Blend to a desired consistency. Add the strawberries. Blend.
Yields: 16 ounces

This smoothie contains plenty of vitamins, protein (up to 40 grams), fiber, and mood-boosting omega-3s, a perfect start to your day or work out plans!

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July 29, 2007

ohh i can’t drink those things, i’m so picky
i linked you btw :)

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July 30, 2007

thanks for commenting !

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July 31, 2007

absolutely delicious!!!

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July 31, 2007

I love this site and I love YOU!

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August 8, 2007

Thanks for the shake…very healthy and tastes good

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Ajay


February 9, 2009

I am in love with this smoothie. Thank you so much for this recipe

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Jen


December 9, 2009

Loved your blog. Readers might also be interested in another article I found, about beauty and dry eyes. It can be found here at this website:

http://whatistheeye.wordpress.com/

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Javier Pintor


March 23, 2010

It’s pretty awesome having nutrition as my life. I always tell people when they ask me what kind of supplements to take. Start with the basics and get some whey protein as a body building supplement then if you want, try an EFA stack for weight loss. As always throw in a multivitamin.

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