Monday, April 20, 2015

Sunflower Seed Smoothie

Sometimes a smoothie is just what you need after a workout or as a quick start to your day. Once Again Sunflower Seed Butter is the STAR of this recipe ... it makes a smoothie that tastes like chocolate milk.


Base Ingredients:
2 TBSP Once Again Sunflower Seed Butter
1 Very Ripe Banana
8 Ounces of Almond Milk (1 glass)


Optional Ingredients:
2-4 TBSP Honey to add sweetness…make the smoothie first to see if you wish to add honey. If so, add 2 TBSP first then blend again. Taste. Add the 2 additional TBSP if needed.
1 TBSP Gluten Free Protein Powder
Use flavored or no sugar Almond Milk if you prefer
Substitute any milk product for the Almond Milk


Instructions:
Place ingredients into a blender
Blend for about 1 minute
Serve

Options:
Garnish glass with a strawberry, piece of banana, or rice cake
Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg

HINT: From start to finish you can have this high protein meal in a glass ready and cleaned up in 10 minutes. This recipe is for ONE Glass...increase the recipe accordingly if you wish to make multiple glasses!