Banana-Coconut Smoothie

By gwendee1

Coconut is low in natural sugars, and high in fiber, manganese, and nature’s richest source of medium-chain triglycerides, says Dr. Amen. Medium-chain triglycerides are converted into a stable source of fuel for your brain during periods of low blood sugar, and can even help with memory loss.

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk (hemp almond, rice, or organic 1% cow’s milk)
• 1 frozen banana, slightly thawed
• 1 scoop protein powder
• 2 Tbsp unsweetened coconut

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients in a blender, and blend well.

NUTRITION (per serving) 365 cal, 30 g pro, 46 g carb, 5 g fiber, 9.8 g fat, 7 g sat fat