Looking for a healthy breakfast fix that won’t take more than a minute? Look no further than the smoothie, which can be served as a breakfast, afternoon snack, or as an alternative drink alongside your lunch.
While the key to a great smoothie is fresh ingredients, they’re a great way to reduce food waste, an easy way to transition away from added refined sugar, and increase your intake of fresh fruits and veggies. Make sure to add on some granola, seeds, or nuts for extra protein, especially at breakfast, to avoid a sharp glucose spike in the morning.
Yoghurt and Berry Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries
- ½ cup raspberries
- ½ cup Greek yoghurt
- ½ cup almond milk (or water)
- Almonds or walnuts
- Granola or muesli
- Ice (optional)
Directions
- Blend the milk or water, Greek yoghurt, berries, and ice until fine and thick.
- Pour and serve, and add nuts, granola, or muesli on top.
Mango and Peach Cooler
Ingredients
- 1½ cup mango
- ½ cup Greek yoghurt (substitute with 1 cup of water for a dairy-free version)
- 1 cup peach
- 1 small sprig of fresh basil
- Ice
Directions
- Peel, seed, and chop mango and peaches.
- Blend everything together, aiming for a rich, creamy texture.
Banana Blueberry Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup almond milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ice
Directions
- Peel and chop bananas.
- Add the almond milk, bananas, blueberries, vanilla extract, and ice to a blender. Blend until smooth
- Serve immediately.
