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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 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple
1 1/4 cup frozen mango
1 frozen banana, broken in half
1/2 cup 2% plain yogurt
1 tsp manuka honey, optional
WHIRL pineapple, mango, 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. (Top this refreshing mango and pineapple smoothie with sweet coconut and kumquats.)
Calories 207, Protein 4g, Carbohydrates 48g, Fat 2g, Fibre 4g, Sodium 45mg.
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.