This banana walnut bread smoothie will definitely remind you of the real deal. You ever get random cravings for banana bread when you see bananas? I do:) (Warning: totally necessary run-on sentence ahead) Has that craving ever been so intense that you wanted it quick fast and in a hurry and the thought of taking wet ingredients and folding them in with dry ingredients then waiting for it to bake in the oven just takes way too long for you to bare? Yeah, I know right? Well, what I have here for you is:
-Creamy
-Banana-nutty
-Healthy
-& Satisfying(-y)
I chose the main ingredients that banana nut bread is known for, plus a couple more for added flavor.
Not only does the ingredients blend together to make the perfect harmony of banana-nutty goodness, they also do wonders for the body. Let’s take a look list of ingredients for this Banana Walnut Bread Smoothie and some of their health benefits:
5 health benefits of Bananas
-Contains a fair amount of fiber as well as several antioxidants
-Helps moderate blood sugar levels
-Supports heart health
-Helps you feel more full
-Helps reduce exercise-related muscle cramps and soreness
5 health benefits of Cinnamon
-Loaded with antioxidants
-Contains anti-inflammatory properties
-May decrease the risk of heart disease
-Can improve sensitivity to the hormone, insulin
-Lowers blood sugar levels
5 health benefits of Nutmeg
-Has natural pain-relieving characteristics
-Improves digestive health
-Helps to keep brain functioning at normal, healthy level
-Cleans toxins from the body
-Helps fight bad breath
5 health benefits of Pink Himalayan Salt
-Helps to create electrolyte balance
-Increases hydrations
-Prevents muscle cramping
-Helps to reduce acid reflux
-Aids on proper metabolism functioning
5 health benefits of Walnuts
-Contains cancer-fighting properties
-Improves heart health
-Contains powerful antioxidants
-Increases satiety
-Improved reproductive health in men
5 health benefits of Almond Butter
-Loaded with antioxidants
-Protects cell membrane from damage due to high vitamin E levels
-Assists with blood sugar control
-Can help lower blood pressure levels
-Reduces hunger and lowers overall calorie intake
5 health benefits of Flax Seeds
-High in fiber, low in carbs
-Promotes health skin and hair
-Helps to lower cholesterol
-High in antioxidants
-Improves digestive health
5 health benefits of Oats (meal)
-Rich in antioxidants
-Helps reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels
-Promotes health gut
-Very filling and can assist with weight loss
-Relieves constipations
5 health benefits of Vanilla (extract)
-Contains antioxidants
-May help to lower cholesterol
-Not just for baking (can be used in smoothies, yogurt, milkshakes for added health benefits
-Has antibacterial properties
-Reduces inflammation in the body
-Improves mental health (reduces anxiety and depression)
Alrighty! Now that we have all of the nutritional benefits out of way, off to the blender for our Banana Walnut Bread Smoothie!
Recipe
Banana Walnut Bread Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1.5 large frozen bananas
- 1-1.5 cups cashew milk or use other nut milk of choice
- 1.5 tablespoons almond butter
- 1.5 tablespoons dry oats
- 2 tablespoons walnuts
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 small pinch salt I used pink himalayan salt
- 1 tablespoon flax seed meal or use whole flax seeds
- 1-1.5 teaspoons agave nectar or use sweetner of choice
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup of milk into blender.
- Add the remainder of ingredients. Blend until smooth and creamy. If mixture is too thick, add ½ cup of milk (1 tablespoon at a time) and blend to desired consistency. If mixture is too thin, add more frozen banana and blend to desired consistency.
- Taste. If needed, adjust flavor to your liking by using the spices on the ingredient list.
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