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Figs are high in fiber, calcium, and potassium. They are easily obtained in dried form (my favorite dried fig is the Calmyra variety) or when in season, try them fresh.

This fig banana smoothie is creamy and satisfying- it's perfect for breakfast or before a workout as it contains healthy carbs, fat, and protein (if you use the protein powder).

You can substitute yogurt or kefir for the coconut milk, if you wish, or you could just use water.

If you don't like to use protein powders, other ways to add protein are raw eggs (make sure you use only very fresh, local, free-range eggs if you are going to eat them raw as this cuts the risk of salmonella) and soaked nuts/seeds (you could use a nut milk for the liquid, too).