So those of you that know me or are getting to know me, will have cottoned on to the fact that I have a rather sweet tooth (or probably rather sweet teeth - all of them in fact), and I like to try making deserts too. This is a total disaster, or is at least an impending disaster (for my waistline).
So I decided I need to try and balance all the totally sticky, gooey, yummy, calorific goodness of all the deserts I seem to consume with a bit more of the good stuff. So I switched my daily bowl of sugar-laden cereals for a healthier option.
Meet THE SMOOTHIE:
Now several versions of these exist in my kitchen; a detox one, a green juice, a breakfast smoothie...the list goes on...
Today I'll introduce you to the breakfast smoothie.
Toss some blueberries, raspberries and strawberries in a blender (these are for all the skin boosting anti-oxidants that you want for lovely blemish-free skin). Add some spinach (to get your iron and some fibre). Plop in some grapes (their high water content will thin down the liquid for you). Then a banana (for extra energy, calcium and potassium). Add a dollop of coconut milk or oil (good fats, perfect for strong hair and moisturised skin from within). And finally a sprinkle of flax and chia seeds (all the protein and fibre you need).
Remember you can really add anything you want, so be creative. Sometimes I add cucumber instead of grapes, kale instead of spinach, or even make a tropical smoothie with mango, melon and pineapple! Trust me these are so delicious and you will really start to notice the difference in your energy levels and your skin, I know I did.
Flip the switch and whizz it all together.
And hey presto, in a few minutes you have a healthy, nutritious and did I mention delicious?! breakfast in a glass.
Happy blending!
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