I tweaked my usual blueberry breakfast smoothie to add calcium and potassium for healthy bones. Blueberries, parsley, and cinnamon start your day right from the first sip. The banana makes it creamy, and orange juice brings sparkle. It keeps you feeling great too with loads of Vitamins A and C, iron, and fiber. The omega-three fat from flaxseed fuels your brain without the toxins found in fish oil. The fiber feeds your microbiome and keeps your digestive system running strong. It travels well, too!
The Strong-Bones Smoothie costs just $3.24 for 24 ounces using organic ingredients. I’ve been having a full recipe for breakfast along with a cup of hibiscus tea. I feel full until just before lunch. You can also share it, and enjoy along with oatmeal or peanut butter on toast.
| Prep Time | 8 minutes |
| Servings |
24-ounce serving
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- 1 cup blueberries frozen or fresh
- 1 medium banana
- 3 ounces silken tofu
- 1 cup orange juice calcium fortified
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley or fresh collards, kale, or bok choy
Ingredients
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- Put all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy.
Nutritional Information for Strong-Bones Smoothie
The actual nutrition in any given smoothie varies depending on the ingredients. The orange juice I use has 25% of the recommended minimum amount of calcium (350 micrograms) per cup (8 fluid ounces). It also has 25% of the RDA for vitamin D (5 micrograms), which the nutrition label doesn't show.
