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Novak Djokovic's high-calorie breakfast smoothie in a glass.

Djokovic's High-Calorie Breakfast Smoothie

This high-calorie recipe shows you how to make Novak Djokovic's special breakfast smoothie, whose ingredients he shared without including quantities before winning the 2015 US Open. The smoothie is based on bananas but tastes bittersweet while featuring a pleasant cinnamon aroma.
Prep Time 3 minutes
Blend Time 1 minute
Total Time 4 minutes
Course Smoothies
Servings 1 person
Calories 525 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Blender
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Tablespoon
  • 1 Teaspoon

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium bananas ripe or slightly ripe (8.32 oz or 236 g)
  • 4 tsp chia seeds (0.5 oz or 14 g)
  • 1 tbsp flax seeds (0.4 oz or 10 g)
  • 6.8 fl oz coconut milk (200 ml)
  • 1 scoop rice protein powder (1.1 oz or 32 g)
  • 2 1/2 tsp raw cocoa powder (0.2 oz or 6.25 g)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (0.05 oz or 1.3 g)
  • 8.5 fl oz water (250 ml)

Instructions
 

  • Peel the bananas and break them so they will fit in the blender.
    2 medium bananas
    Peeled banana vs peeled banana broken into pieces.
  • Think whether all the ingredients will fit inside your blender.
    If you use a small blender with a capacity of less than 750 ml (25.4 fl oz), break the ingredients into two or more identical portions, then follow the next instructions for each of them individually.
  • Add the ingredients to the blender making sure coconut milk and water end up at its bottom.
    If you own a blender with an ingredient recipient that installs upside down on the blender, always add the coconut milk and water lastly. This way, the blades will work smoothly without clogging in other ingredients.
    4 tsp chia seeds, 1 tbsp flax seeds, 6.8 fl oz coconut milk, 1 scoop rice protein powder, 2 1/2 tsp raw cocoa powder, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 8.5 fl oz water, 2 medium bananas
    Adding ingredients of Novak Djokovic's high-calorie breakfast smoothie in a blender.
  • Blend the ingredients until the smoothie develops a fine texture (about 30-60 seconds).
    If you own a less powerful blender, you may need to mix the ingredients for longer than 1 minute. Still, to prevent overheating your blender, abide by the recommended blending duration in your blender's manual.
    Ingredients of Djokovic's high-calorie breakfast smoothie - unblended vs blended.
  • Pour the smoothie into a glass or a shaker bottle, and serve.

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Notes

Using unripe bananas or too many flax seeds can make the smoothie too bitter.
Here are 8 of the benefits of drinking Djokovic's High-Calorie Breakfast Smoothie:
  1. Gain weight easier
  2. Build more muscle
  3. Increase energy
  4. Strengthen bones
  5. Improve immunity
  6. Support heart health
  7. Reduce inflammation
  8. Save money
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