As busy parents we are always on the look out for healthy and tasty snacks for kids. This smoothie bowl is a good way to bring in the nutrition along with the taste.
Packed with berries and seeds, this is a nutrient rich, yet tasty pick-me up!
Berries are among the healthiest foods. They are high in anti-oxidants that keep free radicals under control. This helps defend against bacteria and viruses.
Berries have anthocyanins, ellagic acid and resveratrol - These protect your cells and reduce the risk of disease
Berries also help improve blood sugar and insulin response, are high in fiber and provide a pack full of nutrients - vtamins C, manganese, vitamin K, copper and folate.
Chia seeds may be tiny - but this is one super-food you will want to bring into your lifestyle. They are full of fiber, protein, calcium, manganese, phosphorus and also contain zinc, vitamin B3 (niacin), potassium, vitamin B1 (thiamine), and vitamin B2
Flax seeds are another super food with a powerful nutritional punch. They are a good source of protein, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, folate, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Potassium
Pumpkin seeds improve heart health, prostrate health, and also help protect against certain cancers. In addition to fiber, protein, vitamin K, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, iron, zinc, and copper, pumpkin seeds and seed oil contain plant compounds that have shown to provide many health benefits.
Check out this tasty recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 cup of frozen mix berries
- ½ Ripe banana
- 1 tsp flax seeds
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 2 chopped dates
- ¼ Cup almond milk
- Few Walnuts, Blue berries and pumpkin seeds for garnish
Directions
Place everything in the blender and blend until smooth. Pour in glass and garnish with walnuts, blue berries and pumpkin seeds.
Thats it.
Enjoy!
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