Pear apple sunflower seed milk smoothie

Pear apple sunflower seed milk smoothie

Pear apple sunflower seed milk smoothie

This is an amazingly yummy smoothie, loaded with the goodness of pears and apples. The liquid base for this smoothie is homemade sunflower seed milk. The tiny sunflower seed kernels are nutritional powerhouses. They are high in fiber, and also a very good source of Vitamin E and phosphorous. They come brimming with the health benefits of unsaturated fatty acids. Another star ingredient in this smoothie is Manuka Honey, which is highly regarded for its potent antibacterial and anti viral properties. It is rich in unique plant phenols, which confers on it, amazing healing properties.

These are the ingredients which go into the making of this smoothie

Fruits:

Organic pear- 1 (halved)
Organic apple-1 (halved)

Protein:

1 scoop of Organic Vanilla protein powder

Fats:

Organic MCT oil- 1 tbsp

MCT oil is basically Medium Chain Triglycerides from Coconut oil. This is flavorless and odorless, and therefore a valuable addition to this smoothie. It offers a lot of health benefits, due to its anti oxidant properties. It helps in maintaining healthy weight levels, because it is burned by the body for fuel, instead of adding to the fat stores.

Liquid Base:

Homemade sunflower seed milk- 2 cups

Sweetener:

Manuka hooney-1 tbsp

Preparation:

In a blender, add the liquid ingredients first. Then add all the solid ingredients, and blend until smooth.

This is an amazingly refreshing smoothie, and tastes great.

Notes:

1. Feel free to add any other healthy ingredients, as you may prefer, to boost the health quotient of this smoothie.