The Best Brain Boosting Breakfast Smoothie By Martin Reilly
Let's talk about smoothies. Smoothies are not only a great anytime snack that you can make when you’re having a busy day, but they’re also a terrific option for your breakfast meal as well.
Most people simply don’t have time to prepare and eat a whole breakfast, so the smoothie is a fast and highly efficient method of doing things.
The other great thing about a smoothie is that you can completely customize what goes into that smoothie, making sure that it has everything that you need. Too many people are quick to purchase a smoothie from the local smoothie bar, but keep in mind, you don’t have this control.
The sad thing is that most smoothies from the local smoothie place are loaded with calories, excess sugar, and aren’t all that high in nutrients either.
Make it yourself. It takes all of five minutes and will also save you money.
So this said, what should you put into your breakfast smoothie to make sure that you are cognitively alert as the day gets started.
Which ingredients will help give you that boost you’re looking for?
Let’s take a closer look.
1.Light Coconut Milk
First you have delicious light coconut milk. This really helps add a creamy taste to your smoothie, making it one that you’ll look forward to time and time again.
Light coconut milk doesn’t contain quite as much fat as the full fat variety either, so it’s a better option for making this smoothie weight control friendly.
2.Frozen Blueberries
Next you have frozen blueberries. These are going to be a must. Blueberries are often called brain berries thanks to their powerful antioxidant combination.
They help to enhance memory, improve reaction times, and may even ward off Alzheimer’s disease.
Get them in!
Choose frozen blueberries to give the smoothie that thick consistency.
3.Frozen Banana
In addition to blueberries, adding a frozen banana is also a smart move as well. The nice thing with the banana is that you’ll get some simple sugars, some fiber, and some starch carbohydrates as well.
This will help provide lasting energy and keep your blood glucose levels stable.
As you probably already know, nothing is going to suck your focus and concentration levels faster than plummeting blood glucose levels. The banana helps prevent this.
4.Unsweetened Dried Coconut Flakes
Coconut flakes are the next go-to ingredient for this breakfast brain boosting smoothie. These unsweetened coconut flakes will bring in the healthy fats to the smoothie and provide another good boost of energy.
Plus, coconut can help enhance brain health as well, reducing your risk of age-related cognitive decline.
Add a couple tablespoons in for great flavor.
5.Spinach
No smoothie would be complete with some vegetables added into the mix. Spinach earns top marks here. It’s loaded with iron, which will help prevent iron deficiency anemia.
Those who suffer from this may have lower endurance levels and notice they fatigue quicker, which will surely do a number on your ability to focus and concentrate on any mental tasks.
Spinach is also very low in calories, so an easy add regardless of what your diet plan happens to be.
6.Whey Protein Powder
Finally, to round things off you have whey protein powder. This will help provide long-lasting hunger control to the smoothie, making sure you aren’t reaching for a snack an hour or so later.
Whey protein powder can also help to improve your immune health, so it can help you feel better on a day to day basis and to be better able to focus.
So there you have the top ingredients to prepare your breakfast brain boosting smoothie with.
Here’s the recipe to use.
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
- ½ cup frozen blueberries
- 1 frozen banana
- 2 tbsp. dried unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 handful spinach leaves
- 1 cup light coconut milk
Place all ingredients in a blender and pulse blend until desired consistency is reached.
Serve immediately.
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