Breakfast Smoothies

One of the most dangerous types of excess weight is carried around the waist, wrapping your organs in fat. In his plan to reduce the size of your waist line are his breakfast smoothies. The Dr. Oz Magical Breakfast Smoothie Recipe was developed by Dr Oz to help with that. Breakfast smoothies are a part of a waist reduction strategy because it combines protein, carbohydrates, fiber, and healthy fats to keep you full all day. A low calorie, creamy beverage, that delivers essential nutrients to aid in maintaining a smaller waist line is an easy decision. The Dr Oz Magical Breakfast Smoothie is so delicious you may even want to drink both servings all by yourself!

Doctor Oz Magical Breakfast Smoothie Recipe

The Dr Oz Magical Breakfast Belly Blaster smoothie recipe is recommended by Dr Oz for keeping a slim and trim waist line. One of many of Dr Oz’s breakfast smoothies, this recipe was originally featured in the book YOU: On a Diet, The Owners Manuel for Waist Management; the Dr Oz Magical Breakfast Belly Blaster smoothie recipe is designed to trim your waist with the combination of heart healthy ingredients. Flaxseed oil adds omega 3, a healthy fat that helps your body absorb nutrients as well as reduce the risk for heart disease. Banana creates a smooth texture and is a source for electrolytes to keep your heartbeat regular and your muscles functioning properly. An important factor in wight loss is dietary fiber. The Dr Oz Magical Breakfast Belly Blaster smoothie includes fiber from blueberries, psyllium husks, and flaxseed which can be blended into a pleasant texture in seconds with a Blendtec or a Vitamix blender.

Make sure not to add to much Psyllium into the smoothie because it makes the ingredients stick together, all you need is a dash or tablespoon, but you should always add a little extra to all your breakfast smoothies for a little extra kick.

Doctor Oz Magical Breakfast Smoothies

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RECIPE INGREDIENTS

1. 1. 1 cup Purified water
   2. 1/2 tbsp flaxseed oil
   3. 1/4 cup frozen blueberries
   4. 1/3 cup soy protein (1 scoop)
   5. 1/2 tbsp apple juice concentrate or honey
   6. 1 tsp psyllium seed husks
   7. 1/2 large ripe banana, broken into chunks
   8. 1 cup Ice

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RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prep your ingredients
2. Put all ingredients into your blender jar.
3. Blendtec Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top, add the ICE last. Using your Blendtec press the smoothie button and let it run, if you want to manually make it then start on speed 1 or speed 3 until all the ingredients catch, then increase to higher speeds for a smooth consistency
4. Vitamix Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top, add the ICE last. Properly place the ingredients will make it easier for the blender to suck down and blend everything. If you have a newer Vitamix-blender then use the automatic smoothie setting! If you have an older Vitamix or want to blend manually then start on speed 1/low and slowly increase to speed 10/high. Use the Tamper if needed. Blend until smooth.
5. Regular Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top. You can even choose to blend in segments to make sure to get a good consistency. For example, blend your greens vegetables, then blend your fruits, and then mix in your ice, this will allow the blender to blend everything easier. Start on slow speeds and let the blender work those ingredients in and then increase to a higher speed for a smooth consistency.

Aromatic organic bananas, combined with blueberries and a hint of honey create the pleasantly sweet Dr Oz Magical Breakfast Belly Blaster smoothie recipe. Thick and creamy breakfast smoothies are so pleasant and rich you will hardly notice the healthy fiber and protein. 

• Recipe by: Dr. Oz
• Recipe Type: Smoothie
• Servings: 2

Special Equipment:

Blendtec blender, Vitamix Blender, Blender Bottle, Cutting board, Knife, Measuring cup, Measuring spoon, Large Glass, To Go Container

Ingredient Health Benefits

Flax seed oil is an oil made from the seed of flax, a member of the genus Linum in the family Linaceae. Flax is rich in Omega-3 essential fatty acids, “good” fats that have been shown to have heart-healthy effects. Flax also contains more lignans than almost any other plant, which have both plant estrogen and antioxidant qualities. Flax contains both soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. Flax seed oil is an essential source of omega-3 fatty acids for vegetarians and vegans.

Blueberries are perennial flowering plants with indigo-colored berries from the section Cyanococcus within the genus Vaccinium. Blueberries contain ample amounts of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, manganese, and copper as well as high levels of antioxidants and phytonutrients. Blueberries are helpful for blood sugar regulation and weight management. They’ve been shown beneficial in fighting cancer and cardiovascular disease, and to have a positive effect on memory and cognition.

Soy protein is protein isolated from the soy plant. Soy is an excellent source of complete protein for vegans and vegetarians. Soy is one of the only plant-based sources of complete protein available. Additionally, soy naturally contains isoflavones, which can lower bad (LDL) cholesterol. There is some evidence that populations who eat high amounts of soy experience lower rates of breast cancer. Soy is also rich in B Vitamins and Manganese.

Honey is a sweet food made by bees using nectar from flowers. The variety produced by honey bees is the one most commonly referred to, as it is the type of honey collected by most beekeepers and consumed by people. Honey’s sweet taste comes from sugar, so it should be consumed in moderation. Honey does contains trace amounts of vitamins and minerals, and also antioxidants that have shown anti-inflammatory and to reduce homocysteine and bad cholesterol levels. Honey is a better choice of sweeteners than refined sugars – but even with natural nutritional benefits it is still a sweetener made primarily of fructose.

Psyllium seed husks, also known as psyllium, are portions of the seeds of the plant Plantago ovata, (genus Plantago), a native of India and Pakistan. They are hygroscopic, which allows them to expand and become mucilaginous. Psyllium seed husk are indigestible and are a source of soluble dietary fiber. They are used to relieve constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, and diarrhea. They are also used as a regular dietary supplement to improve and maintain regular GI transit. They should always be constituted in water before they are consumed, as they can expand and cause breathing problems.

A banana is an edible fruit, botanically a berry, produced by several kinds of large herbaceous flowering plants in the genus Musa. Bananas are very high in potassium, and a good source of fiber, manganese, and Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C. Bananas are Naturally fat-, cholesterol- and sodium-free.