This is the time of year I most often start in the garden early before it heats up. My boys wake up early and so I start them some breakfast, and then head outside. When I come back in I am often craving something cold. This breakfast smoothie is of course yummy for the whole family, but is a nice adult flavor too. It tastes like a rich chocolate banana milkshake - of course without any dairy. Really good. The cacao and maca also give me a bit of an energy boost for the day, without having a coffee and the chia addition not only adds some nutrients and fiber, but make the smoothie feel even more like a meal. My boys love love love smoothies too, but they usually prefer cherries/peaches/greens/juiced things/coconut yogurt types of sweet fruity flavors, and not seeds or cacao. Crazy boys. Blue-Banana Mocha Maca SmoothiePrint |{wholly rooted}An icy morning smoothie packed with nutrients and antioxidants with a rich wonderful flavor. Forget the coffee - start the day with a cool, filling smoothie. {ingredients}
First soak your dates. I will place them in some kettle water first thing when I am making the boys breakfast. Or, soaking overnight even works. Quite honestly, I rarely if ever eat breakfast. Which is bad for me with how my blood sugar works. I make food for the kids and wander off to work in the garden, clean up, or work on projects for a bit while they eat. Making a smoothie though, is easier for me (for some reason). And after being in the garden something cool encourages me a bit more. As does something that takes just a few minutes to whiz up. This has enough in it that it is a good breakfast, and gets me through to lunch time!
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I don't make it through the day without breakfast, but I've never managed to drink it. Recently I discovered oatmeal and find it very filling compared to my usual bread. I know that for your family that is not an option. I really need something to chew to start my day :)
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denise cusack
5/21/2014 10:14:05 am
HA! :) I am just not hungry in the morning and will often realize after I make the boys lunch in the afternoon that I have not had anything ALL DAY and no wonder I have a headache and feel crabby and can tell my blood sugar has crashed to the point where I want to jump off the roof. Smoothies work for me because I get more than just a coffee (which makes me feel even worse on an empty stomach) but also makes me feel like I'm not eating a heavy meal!
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denise cusackI am a certified aromatherapist, herbalist, organic gardener, photographer, writer, designer, artist, nature lover, whole foods maker, and mother of two unschooled boys in south central Wisconsin.
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