Ingredients
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0.5 cups Oats
1 Banana
2 Dates
1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
4 Almonds
2 tsp chia seeds
Water
Process
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Blend oats,banana,dates,Almonds,chia seeds in a blender.
Now add Unsweetened Almond Milk and pulse for 2-3 minutes.
Adjust to the needed consistency by adding little water. Pulse one final time.
Add ice cubes if needed.
Healthy additions/substitutes/other alternatives
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Below are some variations to the smoothie.
Honey or Raisins can be added instead of dates. Dates are rich in iron and have a low GI compared to raisins.
Add crushed nuts for a nutty drink.
Can make ice pops with this recipe too.
Instead of Almond milk use greek yogurt to make it a low carb smoothie. When adding greek yogurt, add some water.
Add plant based protein powder to bump up the protein.
Try making the smoothie with cottage cheese instead of milk to make it a protein drink.
Add chia seeds to the smoothie after blending and let it sit for 25-30 minutes. This gives a different taste and texture.
Nutrition Facts
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This makes 3 servings
Nutrition Facts for each serving
Carbs: 25.3 gm
Fiber: 5.6gm
Protein: 5 gm