Chocolate and Banana Pumpkin Smoothie

INGREDIENTS

1 frozen banana
1/3 cup of canned 100% pure pumpkin puree
1 cup of unsweetened almond milk (more or less depending on how you like the consistency)
1 scoop of your favorite chocolate protein powder
1 tablespoon of ground flax-seed
Cinnamon to taste
Pumpkin pie spice to taste

DIRECTIONS

All all of your ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

NOTES

This smoothie is not only great for the winter time but its so delicious as a breakfast any time of the year!

Facts about flax-seeds: 

• May lower blood pressure.
• Omega 3's reduce inflammation.
• ALA promotes bone health, fiber and lignans help promote digestive health.
• Lignans are thought to have a role in breast cancer prevention.
• Best of all flax-seeds keep you feeling full for hours!

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Maple Quinoa Breakfask Porridge

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup of cooked quinoa (in water)
1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
1 banana (sliced)
1 tbsp. pure maple syrup
1 tbsp. chia or hemp seeds
Cinnamon to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Add quinoa, almond milk, maple syrup and cinnamon to a microwave safe bowl and stir.
2. Heat the porridge up
3. Top with sliced bananas, chia/hemp seeds and more cinnamon


NUTRITION

Paleo Diet friendly, grain-free, vegan, complete protein, dairy free.

Calories: 400
Fat: 9 g
Fiber: 12 g
Protein: 11 g