Flaxseed
Call them flax, flaxseed, or even linseed — Just one hundred grams of ground flaxseed provides you with about 534 calories, 41 grams of fat, 28 grams of fiber, and 20 grams of protein.
More than half of the fats in flaxseed are healthy omega-3s. Put some in your smoothies to power your workouts and your energetic weekend ahead!
Banana Orange Smoothie with Flaxseeds
Ingredients
- 1 small banana
- 1 large orange
- 1 large lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger root
- 2 tablespoons flaxseeds
- 1/2 cup cold filtered water
Directions
- Peel the banana and orange. Juice the lemon and grate the ginger root.
- Blend everything in a blender for 45-60 seconds.
- Serve right away!
Coco-Strawberry Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 fresh or frozen banana
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 1/2 cups coconut milk beverage
- 3 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
- Pinch of sea salt
Directions
- Add frozen strawberries, banana, coconut milk, flaxseeds, and salt to blender.
- Blend for 20-30 seconds.
- Add coconut oil and blend again until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy.
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