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Buckwheat Banana Protein Smoothie
This is the smoothie that I’ve been enjoying far too often that I have to share with you guys.
It is so simple and quick to make and works great as a breakfast or as a post workout snack. Protein packed breakfast can prevent overeating, and getting some protein after training can help build and repair muscles.
This smoothie will keep you satisfied so long!
Buckwheat Banana Protein Smoothie
Serves 2
Ingredients:
(organic if possible)
1 banana – ripe if possible
2 cups almond milk
2 tablespoons of buckwheat groats (soaked for at least 3 hours)
1 tablespoon raw cacao powder
1 tablespoon of chia seeds
3 tablespoons of protein powder
Directions:
Rinse buckwheat and soak them in filtered water for at least 3 hours, ideally 7 hours. Drain the water and rinse buckwheat well until the water coming out from your sieve is clear. It might still be a bit gooey but its ok. I soak a large batch of buckwheat and keep them in glass container in fridge for 3-4 days. Once you’re ready to make a smoothie combine all of the ingredients in a high speed blender, and blend until completely smooth. Serve immediately.
Chia Seeds have recently gained attention as an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acid, and are great source of fiber, protein and minerals. My favorite way to eat them is to put them in a smoothie.
Raw Cacao Powder is superfood and great source of antioxidants, magnesium and iron.
Buckwheat is gluten-free superfood, easily digestible protein with essential amino acids. I will be posting a lot of new recipes with buckwheat like salads, porridge and smoothies.
My 3 year old boy loves to drink this smoothie first thing in the morning. 🙂
Enjoy!
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Wow this looks yummy. I love using buckwheat flour in my crepe mix but I never have had a smoothie. I’ll make sure to soak grains tonight so I could surprise my family with a healthy and yummy desert drink tomorrow. Do you recommend drinking smoothies in certain time of the day or you can have it when ever? Love photos!
Thank you so much! I love drinking my smoothies first thing in the morning, after workout or even for a dinner 🙂 Do not to oversoak buckwheat, I recommend no more than 7-8 hours. After soaking make sure to rinse buckwheat well. I hope that you will like it. 🙂