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Coffee Banana Shake

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I recently discovered that having fresh fruits for breakfast on an empty stomach reduced my cravings during the day. Since then, I usually have fruit shakes or eat fresh fruit in the morning and then I would eat delicious breakfast meals for brunch.

Here’s a healthy and filling recipe that is perfect for people on the go or who are not fond of breakfast. I am a big fan of almond and soy milk, so you can use that instead of low fat milk. The tofu can make the drink quite heavy and provide protein, but there is still room for other ingredients that contain fiber like oatmeal.

For those who do not like the taste of tofu, there is no need to worry. You can barely taste the tofu because the coffee masks it.

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups low-fat milk

1/2 cup silken tofu

1 ripe banana (frozen)

1-2 tablespoons sugar or 1 pack sweetener

2 teaspoons instant coffee powder, preferably espresso

2 ice cubes

Ground cinnamon, (optional)

Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth and frothy. Add more sugar if desired.

Pour it into a cup and sprinkle some cinnamon. You may also garnish it with fresh banana.

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Berry Banana Power Smoothie

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Most people nowadays are too busy to have a real breakfast. Here is a healthy breakfast recipe that you can have on the go. It can also serve as a post workout food to replenish the energy you consumed.

For healthier shakes, opt for real juices and low fat milk. Also use frozen fruits instead of ice for creamier drinks. The order when blending also matter, start with liquids and soft items first before adding nuts or frozen fruits.

Power smoothies can give you enough vitamins and energy to jump-start your day. Be creative and use any fruit you wish. You may even add a tablespoon of flax or hulled hemp seeds for more nutrition. Some even use tofu and organic eggs.

If there are leftovers, you can put them in popsicle molds and eat it as snacks. Kids will definitely enjoy this healthy treat as well.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup frozen mixed berries

1 frozen banana

2 tablespoons almonds

¼ cup rolled oats

1/2 cup low fat or soy milk

1 cup plain yogurt

Pour milk and yogurt into the blender. Add the almonds and oatmeal. Blend for 2-3 minutes or until smooth.

Place the frozen banana and berries into the blender with the milk mixture. Blend until smooth.

Serve cold.

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