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Berry-Flaxseed Smoothie

A smoothie is a smart way to start your day, especially when it includes this tasty mix of foods for better blood sugar.

from Magic Foods

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  • prep 5min    cook 0min

Berry-Flaxseed Smoothie Berry-Flaxseed Smoothie

IngredientsNumber of servings: 1 cup

  • 2 tablespoons whole flaxseeds
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
  • 1 cup unsweetened frozen mixed berries or blueberries
  • 1 small banana, sliced

FACTOID:

Flaxseeds may seem like an unusual addition, but they blend in seamlessly and make this breakfast drink an excellent source of fiber.

    How to make it  5 minutes


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    Place the flaxseeds in dry blender, cover, and blend until ground into a fine powder. Add the orange juice, yogurt, mixed berries (or blueberries), and banana. Cover and blend until smooth and creamy.

Nutritional Information(per serving)

  • Calories: 200
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 1mg
  • Sodium: 33mg
  • Carbs: 36g
  • Protein: 5g