Description
This Morning Glory Smoothie is a vibrant, nutritious drink that combines the sweetness of bananas and apple juice with the heartiness of walnuts and coconut flakes. Packed with vitamins and healthy fats, it’s a refreshing and energizing way to kick-start your day. The addition of carrots and a dash of cinnamon makes it a great choice for a morning boost, offering both flavor and nourishment in one glass.
Ingredients
1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
½ cup apple juice
2 tbsp walnuts
2 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
2 frozen bananas
1 small carrot, peeled
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp pure vanilla extract
½ tsp stevia (or sweetener of choice)
1–2 cups ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Place the milk, apple juice, walnuts, and coconut flakes in the pitcher of a blender. Let them sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to begin to meld together.
- Add the frozen bananas, peeled carrot, cinnamon, vanilla extract, stevia, and ice cubes to the pitcher.
- Puree the mixture until it’s smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, feel free to add a little more milk or water to reach your desired consistency.
- Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy a healthy, refreshing start to your day!
Notes
- Vegan option: Use a plant-based milk, such as almond milk or oat milk, to make this smoothie dairy-free.
- Add more veggies: For extra nutrients, throw in a handful of spinach or kale. The sweetness of the fruit will mask the flavor of the greens.
- Nut-free option: Substitute the walnuts with seeds like sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds for a nut-free version.
- Boost protein: Add a scoop of protein powder or Greek yogurt to increase the protein content of this smoothie.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
