My smoothie is a color fit for a soldier, so I’m not surprised to find it camouflaged among a collection of rocks on the table under our window. It tastes like it belongs there on the rocky terrain. It’s more nutty than sweet thanks to an abundance of greens and flax seeds. And, since I hate sweets for breakfast, it’s perfect. I drink this smoothie until there is nothing left, until I make obnoxious slurping noises with my straw from IKEA.
It’s my favorite breakfast.
The recipe isn’t mine, which is probably why I find it so tasty. Dee McCaffrey gave it to me as part of my nutritional plan to combat my vitamin deficiency. I look forward to it every morning, although she has told me repeatedly to vary what I eat. I can’t help it; mud never tasted so good.
Of course, I haven’t had sugar in months (aside from fruits and vegetables) so maybe my tastes have changed. Nowadays, medjool dates pack a sweet enough punch to make my teeth ache.
That doesn’t stop me from eating them every night in what has become my favorite late night snack/dessert.
I eat the same thing for breakfast every morning (almost) and I eat the same thing for snack every evening (almost). So far, my goal to eat a wide and varied selection of food is a complete disaster (almost).
Dee McCaffrey’s Smoothie
- 1 cup almond or coconut milk, unsweetened (I use coconut milk)
- 1/2 banana
- 1/2 cup frozen fruit (I use pineapple)
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 Tablespoon ground flax seeds (I use whole, golden flax seeds because my blender is powerful enough to grind them in the smoothie)
- Stevia to taste (I don’t care for stevia and find the smoothie doesn’t need it)
Place all the ingredients in the blender and process until smooth and creamy. Drink immediately.
Yum! I want to try this– do you have any blender recommendations?
That depends on how hardcore you want to get. ;) I have a Vita-Mix that’s 6 years old and going strong. I got the cheapest model (hah! still expensive!) and it does everything. It can make soup and grind flour. (!!) I hear Blendtec is a great blender. If my Vita-Mix every dies, I may look at those. You may want to check Craiglists for these blenders. Lots of health nuts and raw foodist use them and are constantly upgrading for the latest model. (I don’t know why, it’s still a blender.) Also, I think you can find some of these refurbished at authorized dealers for a good price.
If you don’t need a blender that grinds, the Cuisinart Bethany mentions is great and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.
Oh my goodness, I have to try this!!!
Van, I have a Cuisinart Blender that I’ve had for years and it is AWESOME. Blends up anything!
Yum! I have been on a bit of a smoothie kick lately, and this gives me some ideas. Also, I think I need a new blender. I am using an immersion one, but it isn’t powerful enough to even handle much frozen fruit, much less flax seeds! I can almost always find an excuse for another kitchen appliance. And think of the margaritas! ;-)
My brother in-law makes the best margaritas, hands down, and you won’t need a blender. :)
Hmmmm … I was worried that you were going to tell us how important it is to put spinach in our smoothies, because I still haven’t warmed to that idea. Even though everyone claims it is delicious and amazing. But I think I could handle the berry flavored Super Food! I’m using Whole Foods whey protein powder in my smoothies right now, but I think I need the veggies more than the protein.
P.S. – I go through food ruts where I eat the same thing for weeks on end. Currently, I eat kefir protein smoothies for breakfast M/W/F (I do mix it up on T/Th) and greek yogurt with walnuts and cinnamon for lunch every. single. weekday. I like not having to think about those meals.
I attribute it to growing up in a really busy household. My mom would cook once or twice a week and we’d eat leftovers for every meal until they were gone. Repetition doesn’t bother me in the slightest.
You gave up sugar? I’m in awe … seriously. Chocolate, to me, is a necessity … right up there with water and oxygen and wearing good underwear when you go out …