Energize your day with a nutritious power drink

“Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise”— Benjamin Franklin

Rising early allows you time to plan and eat the most important meal of the day.  By throwing a few ingredients in the blender, you will have an easy and healthy smoothie.  This smoothie is power packed with protein; calcium; vitamin D, C, B6, B5; potassium; zinc; manganese; phosphorus; iron; folate; and fiber.  There are other benefits in starting your day before sunrise as well, here are a few.

• By waking up early you gain more hours in the day.  You will be more motivated to plan your day and achieve your goals.
• When waking up late, your stress level is high.  However, an early rise lowers your stress level because you won’t be running late.
• Waking up early gives a new perspective on life, yourself and the world, which promotes a healthier life.

Ingredients:

• 1 banana
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup oatmeal
• 1 cup non-dairy greek yogurt
• 1 cup almond milk or cashew milk
• 1 cup non-dairy peanut butter ice cream

Blend all together and serve