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Banana Breakfast Smoothie (with a fiber-rich smoothie seed mix)

Try this refreshing banana breakfast smoothie with a fiber-rich mix of seeds, perfect to start the day strong. The seed mix contains amaranth, sunflower seeds, chia, sesame and poppy seeds, offering you a rich intake of nutrients and energy.

This fiber-rich banana smoothie is my favorite because it is extremely simple to prepare and provides a feeling of long-term satiety. It is a healthy choice, delicious and rich in fiber and essential nutrients – exactly what you want from a smoothie!

Banana Breakfast Smoothie

Give this banana breakfast smoothie a try – it’s ready in just a few minutes and will definitely become your favorite!

Try other banana smoothie recipes such as my Banana and apricot smoothie, Chocolate banana and blackberry smoothie, Peanut butter smoothie.

Fiber Boost Banana Breakfast Smoothie

How to use bananas in smoothies

Bananas are a versatile and delicious ingredient for smoothies, offering natural sweetness and a creamy texture. Here are some tips and tricks for using bananas in smoothies:

  • Choosing ripe bananas: Opt for ripe bananas, with darker skin and black spots. These are sweeter and more aromatic, offering a richer taste to your smoothie.
  • Freezing bananas: If you have very ripe bananas, with spotted skin, and you don’t want to eat them right away, you can peel them, cut them into cubes and freeze them in a ziplock bag. Then, you can use them to prepare your favorite smoothie or a delicious banana ice cream. You simply put them frozen in the blender and you will get a creamy ice cream in just a few minutes!
  • Adding to the smoothie: Add the diced bananas to the blender along with the other ingredients of the smoothie. If you use frozen bananas, you won’t need to add ice cubes.
  • Combining with other fruits: Bananas can be combined with a variety of other fruits in smoothies, such as strawberries, mangoes, pineapples, etc. Choose combinations that complement each other in terms of taste and texture. But be careful when you combine them with berries, because a recent study showed that bananas decrease the absorption of flavonoids from berries when they are blended together.
  • Flavoring: To add more flavor and freshness to the smoothie, you can add other ingredients such as vanilla, cinnamon, fresh ginger or mint leaves.
  • Personalization: Experiment with various ingredients and proportions to get the perfect smoothie according to your preferences. You can also add other nutrients such as chia seeds, flax seeds or oats to get a more satisfying and nutritious smoothie.

With these tips and tricks, you will be able to prepare delicious and healthy banana smoothies, perfect to start your day or to cool off after training!

Smoothie seeds mix

How to make a fiber-rich seed mix for your smoothie

To make a seed mix rich in Omega 3 for your smoothie, you can use the combination of seeds below:

  • Flax seeds: Add whole or ground flax seeds to the blender. Flax seeds are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.
  • Poppy seeds: Includes poppy seeds to give you extra protein and nutrients. They can be added whole or ground.
  • Sesame seeds: Sesame seeds are a rich source of magnesium, iron and copper, and their addition will give the smoothie a rich taste.
  • Sunflower seeds: These seeds are an excellent source of vitamin E, antioxidants and healthy fats. You can add whole or ground seeds to your smoothie mix.
  • Chia seeds: Add chia seeds to give your smoothie a thicker consistency and to benefit from omega-3, protein and fiber.
  • Expanded amaranth: Amaranth is a rich source of complete proteins, fibers and minerals. Add expanded amaranth to the smoothie to give it extra texture and nutrients.

Combine these seeds in balanced proportions, preferably according to your preferences and nutritional needs. You can adjust the quantities according to your preference

Fiber-Rich Banana Breakfast Smoothie
Fiber Boost Banana Breakfast Smoothie cu banane si fibre

“Fiber Boom!” Banana Breakfast Smoothie

Gourmandelle.com
Try this refreshing banana smoothie with seeds, perfect to start the day strong. The seed mix contains amaranth, sunflower seeds, chia, sesame and poppy seeds, offering you a rich intake of nutrients and energy.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American, European
Servings 2
Calories 163 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 bananas ripe
  • 4 ice cubes
  • 2 tbsps seed mix you should make this in advance – mix raw sesame, poppy, amaranth, chia, flax and sunflower seeds and place them in a jar; add in smoothies or in raw desserts
  • water as needed (just add enough to blend then add some more if necessary; it depends on how thick you want your smoothie to be)

Instructions
 

  • Add in blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Notes

Bananas with black spots are perfect for this; I read an article a couple of days ago and I found out that the riper bananas are the better! They seem to develop a certain enzyme which is anti-carcinogenic and really good for your health! So don’t throw away those ugly bananas! Store them in your freezer or make this smoothie right away!

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 487mgFiber: 4gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 81IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bananas, seeds, smoothie
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Recipe Rating




Jane

Thursday 19th of July 2018

Had some super ripe, black-spot bananas on the kitchen counter today and I wanted to just throw them away, but I decided to try this instead. I'm so glad I did! It was amazing! Thank you, Ruxandra!

Ruxandra Micu

Monday 22nd of October 2018

Glad you liked the recipe! You're welcome!

Marie

Monday 1st of June 2015

Can this smoothie be refrigerated for 2 or 3days at a time or must it be made fresh each morning

Ruxandra

Tuesday 2nd of June 2015

Yes, it can be refrigerated for a couple of days. Of course, it is best fresh, but for 1-2 days it's ok refrigerated as well.

Pat

Sunday 31st of May 2015

How do I make the seed mix? Equal parts or just what I have?

Ruxandra

Sunday 31st of May 2015

Hi Pat! Yes, I used equal parts, a couple of tbsps each. :)

Kelly @ Inspired Edibles

Friday 14th of September 2012

Love this! And such a great presentation.

Gourmandelle

Friday 14th of September 2012

Thank you Kelly!