Pregnant and breastfeeding Moms need certain nutrients to help build a strong foundation for their baby's development. So we're sharing new and exciting recipes that include them, from magnificent meals packed with protein to delicious dishes that include healthy fats. You may not be able to decide what's more fun, cooking or eating all these scrumptious meals.
Nutty Banana Smoothie
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Makes: 1 serving
Orange juice, bananas, and peanut butter are all high in folate, so we've blended them into a thick and creamy shake for breakfast on the run or a mid afternoon treat. Frozen bananas are the secret. Peel a bunch and stash them in a zip-closed bag. (If you are making this yummy recipe for your infant, you must skip the peanut butter and honey.) Learn more about folic acid
Ingredients
| 1 cup | orange juice | 250 mL |
| 1 | frozen medium banana cut into pieces | 1 |
| 2 tbsp | smooth peanut butter | 30 mL |
| 1-2 tbsp | honey | 15-30 mL |
Directions
- Pour orange juice into blender.
- Add banana, peanut butter
Nutrients per Serving
| Calories | 472 |
| Carbohydrate | 77 g |
| Fat | 17 grams fat (3.5 g saturated fat) |
| Fibre | 5 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Cholestrol | 0 mL |
| Sodium | 151 mg |
