MIND Diet Breakfast Recipe:
Cherrie-Oat Smoothy
Smoothies are a quick & easy way to pack nutrition into meals or snacks. If you're not usually a fan of dark leafy green vegetables, adding them to a smoothie with fruit typically masks the flavor. The oats boost fiber content and add bulk, helping you stay full and satisfied for hours (source: The MIND Diet Plan & Cookbook)
Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
1 Minutes
Servings
2 People
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup nonfat vanilla or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 medium banana, peeled and frozen
- 1.5 cups frozen dark sweet cherries
- 1 cup baby spinach or chopped kale
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon granulated stevia
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place milk, yogurt, banana, cherries, spinach or kale, oats, and stevia in the pitcher of a blender. Purée until smooth.
- Serve immediately.
Variation: Swap out the cow's milk yogurt for almond, coconut, or soy milk yogurt.
Variation: Add 1 or 2 scoops of protein powder for lasting energy.
Variation: Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed for a boost of fiber and Omega 3.
Cooking Tip: Peel and slice the bananas, place them in sealable plastic bags, and store them in the freezer for easy smoothie prep.
This recipe is from The MIND Diet Plan & Cookbook by the amazing dietitian and chef Julie Andrews MS, RDN, CD. To get more great recipes like this one, click HERE to get the cookbook. Also make sure to check our Julie's website: https://thehealthyepicurean.com