Banana Carob Breakfast Shake
This is a healthy and tasty breakfast shake that even I dont mind drinking every morning. It is very easy to go low fat, non fat and organic with this recipe.
This is a healthy and tasty breakfast shake that even I dont mind drinking every morning. It is very easy to go low fat, non fat and organic with this recipe.
- Carbohydrate 41.6588499925998 g
- Cholesterol 5.67 mg
- Fat 9.86084374622243 g
- Fiber 7.9076247873907 g
- Protein 15.0665824981251 g
- Saturated Fat 1.37049274966997 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (416g)
- Sodium 160.217124995432 mg
- Sugar 33.7512252052091 g
- Trans Fat 4.16504312479317 g
- Calories 294 calories
Step-by-step
- Mix all the ingredients into a blender and blend well. Yields 2 Cups.
Grind whole flax seeds immediately before adding them to the blender blades to release their essential oils and maximize nutrient absorption. Whole seeds often pass through digestion completely intact, rendering their fiber and omega fats inaccessible. A standard spice grinder processes a tablespoon of seeds into a fine meal in under thirty seconds.
Carob powder originates from the edible pods of the Mediterranean evergreen carob tree, offering a naturally sweet, caffeine-free alternative to cocoa. Unlike chocolate, carob contains no oxalic acid, which allows the calcium from the yogurt and soy milk to be absorbed more efficiently by the digestive tract. The powder dissolves smoothly when combined with liquids in a high-speed motor running for forty-five seconds.
Freezing the banana pieces ahead of time eliminates the need for ice cubes, which dilute the protein and flavor density. Slice the fruit into half-inch rounds and freeze them on a parchment-lined tray for two hours before transferring them to a sealed container. These frozen chunks will keep quality for up to three months in a standard freezer.
Liquid dairy or soy milk should always go into the blender container first, resting below the blades to prevent motor strain. Adding powders and seeds directly on top of the liquid creates a vortex that pulls dry components downward without leaving residue stuck to the container walls.
