Banana Grape Smoothie is delicious, filling and easy to make. It is one of the healthy breakfast you can treat yourself on a busy morning.
Smoothie is filling, tasty and healthy, a good breakfast to kickstart the day. Banana Grape Smoothie is a nutrient rich breakfast to kick start the day.
Do you know the power of eating a healthy breakfast? It keeps you charged to face the challenges of the day with a lot of vigour and vitality. The body is without food for more than ten hours and it is best you feed with a healthy diet. Smoothies are easy to make and filling. They have the added advantage of fruits or vegetables in it which normally many miss taking in small quantities too. Today’s smoothie recipe has :
- Banana– Banana is available all round the year, it is easy on the pocket and packed with nutrients. It is rich in potassium, magnesium and riboflavin.It improves blood sugar level. It aids in digestion. It may help you feel fuller for a longer time and thus help to reduce weight.
- Black Grapes – the wonder fruit which is available only for a couple of months.It contains a lot of reseveratrol and antioxidant that is good for the heart. The anti-oxidants also help to keep the heart healthy. The vitaimin K present in it helps to build strong bones. Another interesting fact is grapes also helps in dealing with memory issues. The polyphenol compounds are associated with benefits of slowing mild memory due to old age.
- Chia seed – It is one of the highly consumed seed these days. It contains quercetin, an anti-oxidant helps to lower blood pressure and in turn helps to reduce risk of heart diseases. They are rich in fiber.
- Flaxseed- It is rich in proteins, fiber and omega 3 fatty acids. It is one of the oldest crop known to man. It can be used in various kind of dishes.
- Yoghurt : I like to add yoghurt in smoothies as it is a good source of protein. It makes the smoothie filling and tasty.
I like adding smoothie to my diet plan as it is a no cook recipe . It is easy to prepare and makes a quick, healthy breakfast. Moreover, I prefer smoothie to juice or milkshake. The other smoothie you can whip are Apple Banana Smoothie, Watermelon Rind Smoothie, Cantaloupe Carrot Smoothie
Let us get to the recipe of Banana Grape Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1 banana
- 12 black grapes
- 1/2 teaspoon chia seed
- 1 teaspoon flax seed
- 1/2 cup yoghurt
- 1/2 cup water
Method:
- Crush the chia seed and flax seed in the small jar.
- Put the banana, grape and yoghurt in the blender and swirl them together. Put water as per the need.
- Top with crushed seed powder.
- Chill and serve.
Take a tip :
- Use ripe banana to make smoothie.. It is packed with nutrients, sweet in taste and a good way to use it.
- You may add a few chopped nuts as topping.
- Sometimes, I add berries to it, it tastes good.
- If the grapes are sour, add honey to it.
- Sugar may be used, I do not use it here.
Banana Grape Smoothie
Equipment
- Blender, small jar, mixer, bowls, glass
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 12 black grapes
- 1/2 teaspoon chia seed
- 1 teaspoon flax seed
- 1/2 cup yoghurt
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Crush the chia seed and flax seed in the small jar.
- Put the banana, grape and yoghurt in the blender and swirl them together. Put water as per the need.
- Top with crushed seed powder.
- Chill and serve.
Notes
You may add a few chopped nuts as topping.
Sometimes, I add berries to it, it tastes good.
If the grapes are sour, add honey to it.
Sugar may be used, I do not use it here.
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Wow, the combination of banana and grapes is so filling in the mornings. My husband loved it after our long walk.
Banana and grapes in a smoothie sound unique. Must give it a try as the sweetness from banana and tartness from grapes will give the smoothie a relishing flavor
Wow the addition of flax seeds and chia seeds make this grape banana smoothie so very healthy and filling. Will love some.