Total time: 10 minutes Makes: 2 servings
➜ Sweet strawberries add a pink hue to this smoothie bowl, but it’s not just a pretty dish. The flaxseeds add ALA, which provides antioxidants and helps block the growth of certain cancers. Plus, flaxseeds help lower cholesterol levels and relieve constipation.
INGREDIENTS :
FOR SMOOTHIE
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed
- 1/2 banana
FOR TOPPING
- 1/4 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons pistachios, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon flaxseed
- 1/2 banana, sliced
Directions :
- Blend frozen strawberries, yogurt, oats, water, flaxseeds, and banana in a blender until the mixture is smooth. Divide between two bowls.
- Top each bowl with 2 tablespoons sliced strawberries, 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios, 1 tablespoon coconut, 1/2 teaspoon chia seeds, 1/2 teaspoon flaxseeds, and half of the banana slices. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts :
PER SERVING: 278 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 12 g protein, 27 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrates, 15 g sugars (0 g added sugar), 8 g fiber
TIP:
You can use either whole flaxseed or ground flaxseed in this recipe. Either way, store it in the refrigerator to keep it fresh longer; ground flaxseed will last for six months and whole seeds will last for a year. It makes a healthy addition to baked goods too.