Yoga requires lots of energy and power. This smoothie bowl is power packed with all the juicy ingredients to give superhero strength. My most favorite ingredient are the juicy fruits because it balances the taste with the oatmeal or granola in this case. Here is the delicious recipe.
- 1 banana, peeled
- 180g raspberries
- 1 peach, diced
- 2 handfuls granola
- ½ lime, juiced
- handful ice
- 1 tbsp low-fat natural yogurt
- ½ sliced peach
- handful berries
- In a blender, blitz the banana, raspberries, diced nectarine, half the granola, the lime juice and ice cubes, until smooth.
- Divide between bowls and top with the yogurt, remaining granola, sliced peach and berries.
- Drink for power yoga picnic!
Benefits of smoothies
Increases consumption of fruits and vegetables
Eating enough fruits and vegetables is crucial to good health. One to three cups a day of each can lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of developing some types of cancers, lower the risk of developing diabetes, and reduce cardiovascular and stroke risk.
Increases fiber intake
Fiber helps the digestive system and may help reduce the chances of developing heart disease, diabetes, and colon cancer. Some high fiber foods to add to smoothies include raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, pears, apples, bananas, dark leafy green vegetables, chia seeds, sunflower kernels, ground flaxseed, and almond butter, to name just a few.
Can be a meal replacement
Smoothies made with healthy ingredients can replace a meal and provide essential nutrients. If you are too busy to eat and cook regular meals and want to avoid fast foods, prepare a container of smoothie ahead of time for quick consumption.
Can provide a nutritional balance of fats, protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals
The key to achieving nutritional balance in a smoothie is to use fruits and vegetables as the primary ingredients, enhanced with healthy fats in seeds, nuts or nut butter, and protein.
Perfect for picnics
One of the benefits of drinking smoothies is that they can provide a source of energy and protein. Research studies have found that higher protein intake makes people feel fuller and reduces food cravings later in the day. Proteins are complex molecules that take longer to digest than carbohydrates, so they provide longer-lasting energy.
Protein also helps prevent muscle loss when losing weight on a calorie-restricted diet, making high-protein smoothies a great weight-loss food. Many people add protein powder made from plants, milk, or eggs to their smoothies. High protein ingredients include almonds and other nuts, peanut butter, flax seeds, soy milk, and tofu, to name a few.
Super yummy smoothie bowls are delicious!
