Nutty Banana Bliss Smoothie Bowl with Crunchy Granola Topping
Best For
Breakfast
Serves 1
Time:15 mins
INGREDIENTS
Smoothie Base
• 5 soaked cashews
• 5 soaked almonds
• 3 soaked walnuts
• 1 teaspoon jaggery
• 3 dates, de-seeded
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
• ¼ teaspoon rock salt
• ⅓ cup water
• 2 frozen bananas
Homemade Granola Topping
• 1 teaspoon chia seeds
• 1 teaspoon watermelon seeds
• 1 teaspoon sunflower seeds
• 1 tablespoon raisins
PREPARATION
• Take 2 bananas, peel, slice, and put in the freezer for about 6 hours.
• Soak 5 cashews, 5 almonds, and 3 walnuts in water for about 6 hours
Method
1. Add all the smoothie base ingredients to a medium blender jar(except the frozen bananas). Blend until smooth.
2. Add the frozen bananas and blend again.
3. To make the granola, roast all the ingredients in a pan for 2 minutes.
4. Pour the smoothie into a bowl and top it with granola and any fruits of your choice.
Benefits of This Recipe:
- Nutrient-Rich: This smoothie bowl is packed with essential nutrients from soaked nuts, bananas, dates, and seeds, providing a boost of energy and nourishment.
- Natural Sweeteners: Jaggery and dates add natural sweetness to the smoothie base, offering a healthier alternative to refined sugars.
- Fiber and Protein: Chia seeds, watermelon seeds, sunflower seeds, and raisins in the granola topping provide fiber and protein, promoting satiety and aiding in digestion.
- Heart-Healthy Fats: Cashews, almonds, and walnuts are rich in heart-healthy fats, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants, supporting cardiovascular health.
- Antioxidant-Rich: Cinnamon powder and nuts in the smoothie base are packed with antioxidants, helping to combat oxidative stress and inflammation in the body.
Nutritive Value (per serving):
- Calories: Approximately 350 kcal
- Protein: 7g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Vitamin E: 20% of Recommended Daily Intake (RDI)
- Magnesium: 15% of RDI
- Potassium: 20% of RDI
- Iron: 10% of RDI
Indulge in the Nutty Banana Bliss Smoothie Bowl with Crunchy Granola Topping for a delicious and nutritious start to your day, packed with the goodness of wholesome ingredients and delightful flavors.
March 21, 2024
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