Chef Shobhan's Wake Up Shake

This is a wonderful breakfast. I have this right after my lemon water in the morning. I think you will find this a satisfying and delicious way start your day.

* Exported from MasterCook *

Chef Shobhan's Wake Up Shake


Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time 5 minutes


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 handful Brazil nuts
1/2 medium banana
1/2 tablespoon flax seed -- soaked overnight
1/2 tablespoon chia seeds -- soaked overnight
1 tablespoon powdered chlorella
2 tablespoons raw cacao nibs
1 tablespoon spirulina
16 ounces coconut water
for extra protein use 2 tablespoons of high quality hemp protein powder such as nutiva brand

Place all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. If using a high speed blender like a vitamix this will take about 30 seconds and if using a less powerful one blend for at least a 1 minute.

Description:
"Highly nutritious super powered breakfast"
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NOTES : This is a great way to use up bananas that are too ripe to eat. Just skin them and put them in a freezer bag and freeze them. You can use them frozen.
This breakfast is full of super foods. Flax seeds are well know for their omega 3's and also fantastic fiber. Chia seeds are also packed with omega 3's and full spectrum amino acids. Chlorella helps detoxify the body of heavy metals, is very high in protein and chlorophyll. It helps strengthen the immune system. Raw cacao is packed with magnesium and iron.