Raspberry Breakfast Smoothie

In our country breakfast seems to be synonymous with processed carbs. Cereal, toast, pancakes, bagel, etc. The thought of breakfast without these foods is almost sacrilegious. Even bacon and eggs isn't complete without some toast and hash browns.



But eating a breakfast high in processed carbs will start you off on a blood sugar roller coaster sure to cause energy crashes and hunger attacks the rest of the day. If you are trying to loss weight, I'd rather you skip breakfast than eat the traditional "healthy" breakfast of cereal with toast and fruit juice.



A breakfast consisting of eggs, meat, nuts, and low glycemic index fruits such as berries would provide steady energy throughout the day. Problem is, a buffalo patty with some macadamia nuts and hard boiled eggs just isn't that palatable for most people first thing in the morning.



One solution is a breakfast smoothie. Berries, Greek yogurt, and protein powder provide plenty of protein and fiber without too many grams of processed carbs. Adding some ground flax seeds, coconut milk, and a greens drink will provide extra anti-oxidants and healthy fats to keep you going all morning long. The following recipe has about 40 grams of protein and 10 grams of fiber with less carbohydrate than a small glass of orange juice! It is also high in vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and calcium. Try it one morning and see how you feel the rest of the day.

Raspberry Breakfast Smoothie

1/2 c Greek yogurt

1 c frozen raspberries

1 scoop whey protein powder

1/4 cup coconut milk

2 T ground flax seeds

1 serving greens drink (I use Barleans's)

1 1/2 c water (use more or less for desired thickness)

ice

Use a blender to combine ingredients