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(Photo: Sian Richards)
Frozen berries make for an easy, nutritious breakfast bowl.
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 cup frozen blackberries
1 cup finely chopped romaine stems
1 frozen banana, broken in half
1 Gala apple, finely chopped
1/2 cup 2% plain yogurt
1 tsp manuka honey, optional
WHIRL blueberries, blackberries, romaine stems, banana, apple, yogurt and manuka honey (optional) in a blender until smooth, scraping down sides as necessary. Pour into 2 bowls.
TOP with your choice of smoothie toppers. (Above: Mangoes and kiwis add extra antioxidants to this berry blend.)
Calories 200, Protein 5g, Carbohydrates 44g, Fat 2g, Fibre 9g, Sodium 46mg.
Excellent source of Vitamin C.
Smart smoothie toppers
Pepitas: Just 2 tbsp contains 5 g of protein and 5 g of fibre.
Figs: High in vitamin K, fibre and copper.
Goji berries: Great source of vitamins A and C.
Almonds: The nut with the most fibre: 3 g in 2 tbsp
Chia: Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, protein and fibre.
Flax: Nearly 4 g of fibre in 2 tbsp. Ground seeds are easier for your body to absorb.
Hemp hearts: Full of protein, magnesium and healthy fats.
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