Bananas, chia seeds, and flaxseeds add a good base of fiber. Yellow bananas, for example, contain soluble and insoluble fibers, with about 3 grams per medium banana; chia seeds contain 11 grams of fiber in just 2 tablespoons; and 2 tablespoons of flaxseeds boast 7 grams. Throw some spinach into the mix if you choose, and you’re adding even more prebiotic fiber plus antioxidants. And to ensure you’re meeting your minimum fiber needs (a rarity for most Americans) add a scoop of your favorite fiber supplement.*
Of course, we recommend mindbodygreen’s organic fiber potency+, which combines soluble, insoluble, and prebiotic plant fibers to support satiety and healthy blood sugar, not to mention regularity and digestive comfort.*
While the smoothie’s blood-sugar-balancing properties will give you all-day energy, that extra nudge from the instant coffee certainly doesn’t hurt. Plus, it can even help you streamline your morning routine (because why not compile your coffee and breakfast into one step?).
