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    Banana Walnut Smoothie | Omega 3 Booster

    6th April 2020 by Jamie Raftery Leave a Comment

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    This delicious banana walnut smoothie combination makes a super nutritious workout drink or a refreshing after school booster for the kids. It's one of my favourite smoothie recipes of all time.

    Energising brain boosting banana walnut smoothie

    Packed with vitamins and minerals like protein, omega fats, fiber, iron, calcium and potassium.

    INGREDIENTS YOU WILL NEED

    Walnuts: For best results, use my homemade walnut milk recipe. Freshly made raw and unpasteurised grain milks have a higher nutritional content.

    Bananas: I like to use frozen banana in my smoothies. They keep the smoothie chilled and creamy, without the need for having to add to much ice which actually dilutes the flavor.

    To freeze bananas, take some nice ripe bananas, peel and slice them into roughly ½ inch thick pieces. Then; simply put them in the freezer until frozen solid. I always have frozen banana in the freezer for making various smoothies and N'ice-creams.

    Learn all about the incredible health benefits of bananas in my ingredient blog.

    Cinnamon: I love the flavor of cinnamon, it goes so well with banana and walnut.

    walnuts in their shell and out of their shell
    Walnuts contain high levels of Omega 3 fats which support brain health

    RECIPE VARIATIONS

    Superfood boost: For an extra kick, sometimes I add a spoon of maca powder.

    Learn about the health benefits of maca

    Chocolate: for an indulgent variation I like to add raw cacao to this smoothie. The sweetness of the banana balances the natural bitterness of cacao. You can always try adding an extra dried date and splash of vanilla paste with the cacao to take it to a whole new level!

    Learn about the health benefits of cacao

    raw cacao shell and cacao beans
    Add a spoon of raw cacao for an indulgent mineral boosting recipe

    HOW TO MAKE BANANA WALNUT SMOOTHIE

    • Add the frozen banana and chilled walnut milk to a high speed blender.
    • Blend for about 30 seconds until nice and smooth.
    • Pour into a chilled serving glass and enjoy.

    If you are using fresh bananas for this recipe rather than frozen, I suggest adding a few ice-cubes when blending.

    Banana walnut smoothie with a pinch of cinnamon

    I hope you enjoy this recipe, It’s refreshing, wholesome, nutty and creamy.

    Leave a comment below and please share with your friends or family who may enjoy this healthy brain boosting smoothie.

    Banana and walnut smoothie

    Jamie Raftery
    Energising brain boosting smoothie recipe, full of essential minerals and omega 3 fats
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 people
    Calories 199 kcal

    Equipment

    • Blender
    • Serving glasses

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 400 g Banana
    • 300 ml Walnut milk
    • 1 pinch Cinnamon powder to taste
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    Method
     

    • Assemble ingredients.
    • Put the bananas in the blender with the walnut milk, ice and pinch of cinnamon.
    • Start off on a slow speed.
    • Blend for 30 seconds until smooth.
    • Serve in a chilled glass.

    Recipe Notes

    This is a versatile recipe to play around with. Try adding maca powder or even raw cacao powder to take it to another level. You can use whatever plant-milks are available.
    Try using my walnut milk recipe. It is much healthier and tastier than store bought milks and very easy to make.

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    Nutrition Label

    Nutrition Facts
    Banana and walnut smoothie
    Serving Size
     
    350 ml
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    199
    % Daily Value*
    Protein
     
    3
    g
    6
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    46
    g
    15
    %
    Fiber
     
    6
    g
    25
    %
    Fat
     
    2
    g
    3
    %
    Sugar
     
    25
    g
    28
    %
    Sodium
     
    197
    mg
    9
    %
    Potassium
     
    716
    mg
    20
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    128
    IU
    3
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    17
    mg
    21
    %
    Calcium
     
    190
    mg
    19
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

    Keyword Healthy, Plant-based, Raw, Smoothie, Sports food, Vegan
    Did you make this recipe?Tag @the_holistic_chef on social media, I love to see your creations!

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