A lot of people wonder why adding healthy items like flaxseeds to a decent-tasting smoothie destroys the taste. The answer is that the smoothie recipe didn’t take into account the items you’d want to add. The normal fix is to add a ton of sweetener, but I don’t agree with that approach, especially in recipes for cancer patients. But the berry blast of this smoothie plays well with the vital flax and whey. The abundant antioxidants make this smoothie one for the books.
Recipe information
Yield
makes 3 3/4 cups
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Combine the yogurt, water, and orange juice in a blender and process for a few seconds. Add the strawberries and process until well blended, then add the blueberries, raspberries, flaxseeds, and agave nectar and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
variation
Step 2
Add 1 tablespoon of unrefined virgin coconut oil for additional healthy fat and calories.
Step 3
For more protein, add a scoop of whey protein powder.
storage
Step 4
Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for 2 days.
Step 5
Shake well again before serving.
nutrition information
Step 6
(per serving)
Step 7
Calories: 145
Step 8
Total Fat: 4.6g (1.8g saturated, 1g monounsaturated)
Step 9
Carbohydrates: 24g
Step 10
Protein: 4g
Step 11
Fiber: 5g
Step 12
Sodium: 40mg
