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Put those resolutions into action by making simple changes to help improve your lifestyle. Start with the meal that helps start your day and create a versatile, fulfilling breakfast by adding almonds to help provide you with the energy you need.
There are all kinds of ways almonds can help boost your breakfast:
* Toss a handful of whole natural almonds and fresh berries into your morning yogurt.
* Top whole wheat toast with almond butter and sliced bananas.
* Use almond milk in your oatmeal, and top with dried or fresh fruit.
* Sprinkle sliced almonds into your breakfast parfait.
* Toss toasted, sliced almonds into scrambled eggs.
Try this delicious The Southside of Morocco Smoothie recipe to help get your day started, and visit www.AlmondBoard.com for more recipes and breakfast ideas.
The Southside of Morocco Smoothie
Yield: 1 smoothie
3 strawberries
2 ounces pomegranate juice
5 mint leaves
3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
3/4 ounce agave syrup (1-to-1 ratio with water)
1 slice fresh ginger
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1-2 tablespoons almond butter
Add each ingredient to blender or food processor; mix until well blended. Serve in glass with or without ice; garnish with mint sprig. For a slushy texture, blend ingredients with ice or substitute with frozen strawberries.
Nutritionals: Calories 158; Fat 9.8g; Saturated Fat 1.7g; Mono Fat 14.3g; Poly Fat 2g; Protein 8.9g; Carbohydrates 18g; Fiber 2.4g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 79.8mg; Calcium 51.9mg; Magnesium 54.9mg; Potassium 243.8mg; Vitamin E 4.3mg
If you're looking to start down the track to a healthier you, start with breakfast. Look to wholesome, natural foods to help give you the boost you need to sustain energy all day with these breakfast ideas and a delicious smoothie recipe.
Source: Almond Board of California
