How you start your morning can set the tone for the rest of your day, which is why Alo Moves instructor Kirat Randhawa takes her morning routine seriously, fitting in a daily smoothie or smoothie bowl after her workout or meditation. We love smoothies because they are perfect for packing in lots of fiber and nutrients in one sitting, they make a quick and easy snack or meal, and they can be easily customized to fit your dietary needs.
Whip up Kirat’s go-to smoothie recipe after her daily morning meditation class and start your day with a light heart and a happy belly. See below for some of the benefits of the ingredients she adds to her smoothies:
Almond Butter - Rich in Vitamin E, monounsaturated fats that help lower LDL cholesterol, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Banana - High in Vitamin B6, fiber, and pectin, which moderates blood sugar levels.
Cinnamon - Loaded with antioxidants, can help reduce heart disease risk factors and may fight inflammation in the body.
Flax oil - Can reduce blood pressure and is high in omega-3 fatty acids.
Probiotic powder - Probiotics help balance the beneficial bacteria in your gut and may boost your immune system.
Avocado - Packed with fiber, potassium and monounsaturated fatty acids.
Spinach - Contains 300% of your daily value for Vitamin K, plus high in folate, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C.
Mindful Morning Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. homemade almond butter
1/3 banana
1 pinch cinnamon
1 Tbsp. flax oil
1/2 avocado
1-2 handfuls of spinach
Almond milk or water
Optional: 1 Tbsp. probiotic powder for gut health (Kirat likes Rx Remedy PROBIOTIC Powder)
Directions:
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
Looking for more meditation classes to pair with your morning smoothie? Try Kirat’s Morning Ritual: Daily Meditations series on Alo Moves. Get started with a free 14-day trial.