Dessert for breakfast? Yes please! This smoothie is packed with 20g of protein to help keep you energized, not to mention help support your blood sugar, plus it tastes DELICIOUS!!!
If you've got a sweet tooth and don't have time in the mornings to fuss around making breakfast, this is the perfect smoothie for you! It's packed full of protein to help keep you feeling full for longer, cinnamon to help curb the sugar cravings and TONS of antioxidants and vitamins to give your body the fuel it needs for the day!
"So delicious, I sometimes make one for dessert!" - a happy Food & Soul client.
For a long time I skipped breakfast, for many reasons, I didn't feel hungry in the mornings, I was in a rush and "didn't have time", there wasn't anything that I felt like eating, or I'd just eat later when I felt hungry. And well those reasons seemed to be valid I didn't realize that not having something for breakfast was having a role in how I was feeling throughout the day. I was often low on energy, agitated, my anxiety was all over the shop sometimes, or I would have really big energy crashes around 2pm, not to mention the HUGE junk food or coffee cravings that came around that time.
What I've now learnt is, starting your day with a meal of 20g of protein or more can help you avoid the crazy energy swings, sluggishness throughout the day and can help you start your day with a bit more focus. The trouble is on weekdays making a solid breakfast is a bit of a time challenge for me and that's why I LOVE this Cinnamon Carrot Cake Smoothie. Not only does it taste like I'm having dessert for breakfast, but it's packed with 20 grams of protein to help keep me feeling full for longer, ease the sugar cravings, but it's also full of antioxidants to help support my body,mind, and soul!
Cinnamon Carrot Cake Smoothie
Ingredients:
1/2 Cup Almond milk (or milk of your choice)
1/2 Frozen Banana
1/2 Cup Chopped Carrots
1/2 Tbsp Maple Syrup
3/4 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
1/4 Tsp Ground Ginger
1/2 Tsp Maca Powder - optional, but a great addition
2-4 Ice Cubes
1 Tsp Coconut Flakes, unsweetened (optional for topping)
Directions:
Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender, except the optional toppings, and blend until smooth.
If you find it too thick, add some cold water or more milk until our desired consistency.
Add any toppings that you are using. Eat and Enjoy!
Other Optional Toppings:
1-2 tbsps of granola
blueberries
pumpkin seeds
hemps seeds
cocoa nibs
If you're struggling to find other recipes for breakfast, or need help with feeling full or energized throughout the day and tired of afternoon energy crashes, book a free 15 minute discovery call to see if I can help you!
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