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(Photo: Sian Richards)
Simplify your morning with an energizing smoothie bowl and a pared-down, stress-free routine. These easy, eye-pleasing meals begin with a fruit and yogurt base and are packed with protein, fibre and vitamins.
1 cup frozen raspberries
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 cup finely chopped romaine stems
1 gala apple, finely chopped
1 frozen banana, broken in half
1/2 cup 2% plain yogurt
1 tsp manuka honey, optional
WHIRL raspberries, strawberries, romaine stems, apple, banana, yogurt and honey (optional) in a blender until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary. Pour into 2 bowls.
TOP with your choice of smoothie toppers. (Above: Fibre-filled cacao and heart-healthy walnuts make this berry smoothie feel like dessert.)
Calories 192, Protein 5g, Carbohydrates 43g, Fat 2g, Fibre 9g, Sodium 47mg.
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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