I am what some people might call a 'morning person'. I swear I never thought I would ever say that about myself, but after seeing people like the husband, who basically wage an internal war every morning just to get out of bed, I feel like I can safely call myself a 'morning person'. I mean, lets be honest, I wouldn't go as far as actually getting up and going for a run or anything. That would be a 'VERY morning person'. I can just get up and go about my cooking or whatever else without having a why-does-life-do-this-to-me look on my face and that sure does make me a 'morning person'.
Being up and about early gives me a major appetite and I just have to eat breakfast everyday. Now this can get quite annoying just because there isn't always enough time to make yourself a happy-healthy breakfast every single morning - key word being 'healthy' which kind of rules out upma, dosa etc.
This morning I decided to make myself the healthiest, easiest, most refreshing breakfast and it just gave me a great start for my day. Best part - it was ready in a quick minute.
All you need is your choice of fruit. I used mixed frozen berries (blueberry, raspberry and blackberry). I got these in a huge baggie at the supermarket. You can of course use fresh berries but I just find this more economical. If you are buying frozen ones, make sure there is no added sugar or that it isn't soaked in sugar syrup. The ingredients on the bag should just say fruit. No preservatives even (hopefully).
What makes this really healthy for me is that is that I don't have to add any additional sugar to this smoothie. The sweetness from the fruit is usually good enough for me. You can also add 1/2 an apple or 1/2 a banana if you like, for some added sweetness.This also gives me a good dose of protein with the Greek yogurt so yay!
Mixed Berry Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 cup frozen mixed berries
1 cup 1% or skimmed milk
1 tbsp plain non-fat Greek yogurt
1 blackberry - chopped (optional)
This recipe serves 1
Being up and about early gives me a major appetite and I just have to eat breakfast everyday. Now this can get quite annoying just because there isn't always enough time to make yourself a happy-healthy breakfast every single morning - key word being 'healthy' which kind of rules out upma, dosa etc.
This morning I decided to make myself the healthiest, easiest, most refreshing breakfast and it just gave me a great start for my day. Best part - it was ready in a quick minute.
All you need is your choice of fruit. I used mixed frozen berries (blueberry, raspberry and blackberry). I got these in a huge baggie at the supermarket. You can of course use fresh berries but I just find this more economical. If you are buying frozen ones, make sure there is no added sugar or that it isn't soaked in sugar syrup. The ingredients on the bag should just say fruit. No preservatives even (hopefully).
What makes this really healthy for me is that is that I don't have to add any additional sugar to this smoothie. The sweetness from the fruit is usually good enough for me. You can also add 1/2 an apple or 1/2 a banana if you like, for some added sweetness.This also gives me a good dose of protein with the Greek yogurt so yay!
Mixed Berry Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 cup frozen mixed berries
1 cup 1% or skimmed milk
1 tbsp plain non-fat Greek yogurt
1 blackberry - chopped (optional)
This recipe serves 1
- Heat the cup of frozen berries in the microwave for about 30s just to thaw it slightly
- Combine the berries, milk and yogurt in a blender. Blend until smooth and and thick. Adjust the consistency as needed with a bit of water.
- Top up with the chopped blackberry if you like.
This and all OB recipe like Nigella's! I can't accept it :-)
ReplyDeleteOh hello DIVA!! :-) Nigella would probably add oodles of cream or whatever and forget the yogurt!
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