This is a delectable vanilla almond smoothie which includes healthy ingredients such as coconut nectar, bananas, and cinnamon.
Let’s look at the ingredients in this vanilla almond smoothie.
Almond milk:
They are excellent sources of calcium, vitamin E, folic acid, omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. Almonds are natural powerhouses and have shown benefits in lowering cholesterol, brain health, heart health, weight loss, and more:
Bananas:
They are an excellent source of natural sugars. Bananas have shown health benefits in the area of cancer prevention because of their high levels of antioxidants. They also help aid in digestion, promote healthy bones, lower blood pressure, and more.
Cinnamon:
This potent spice is packed with health benefits. It boosts brain function, protects against heart disease because of calcium and fiber, regulates blood sugar, and more.
Vanilla:
It has potent antioxidant called vanillin, which helps neutralize disease causing free radicals. It also helps reduce chronic inflammation, which is considered a major risk factor for many serious diseases, including cancer.
Process the following ingredients in a blender:
2 cups of almond milk
1 banana
1 tsp of vanilla extract
1 tbsp of coconut nectar
1 tsp of cinnamon
Make sure ingredients are organic
Enjoy!
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1. “What Are the Health Benefits of Vanilla Extract?” LIVESTRONG.COM. LIVESTRONG.COM, 27 July 2014. Web. 15 Dec. 2014.
2. “Nutrition Facts and Analysis for Bananas, Raw.” Self Nutrition Data. Self Nutrition Data, n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2014.
3. “Calories in Almond Milk | Nutrition, Carbohydrate and Calorie Counter.” Calorie King. Calorie King, n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2014.
