Berry Breakfast Smoothie Recipe
As the British Nutrition Foundation's Healthy Eating Week concludes, we asked Dora Walsh, Nutritionist & Functional Medicine Practitioner for her go-to recipe to kickstart her mornings on a healthy and delicious note. She shared an easy-to-make mixed berry smoothie recipe loaded with essential vitamins, amino acids and fresh fruits, making it a healthy and delicious addition to your morning routine.
This recipe is perfect for a post-workout pick-me-up, helping you meet your fruit intake goals for the week while providing a satisfying boost to power through your day. Grab your blender and whip up this easy, nutritious smoothie in just a few minutes!
Ingredients (1 Serving)
(increase the amounts if you need to serve more)
• 1 small teacup of whole, rolled oats (soaked if possible)
• 1 teacup of frozen or fresh dark berries (choose your favourite berry, or mix blueberries, raspberries and strawberries together)
• 1 scoop of protein powder (choose from whey protein, pea protein or hemp protein powder)
• 1 large tablespoon of flax or chia seeds
• Unsweetened almond of soya milk to taste
• ½ teaspoon of cinnamon powder
Instructions
1. Combine all the ingredients together in a liquidiser
2. Add your milk of choice
3. Blend the ingredients into a tasty, nutritious smoothie packed full of protein, healthy fats, slow-release carbs phytonutrients and fibre.
Nutritional benefits
Fuel your body and mind with this powerhouse combo! Oats deliver B vitamins to support your nervous system and fibre for digestive health. Berries provide a burst of vitamin C to boost your immune system. Whey, pea, or hemp protein gives you all nine essential amino acids needed for building and repairing tissues. Flax and chia seeds offer plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, which are crucial for brain health. Finally, a sprinkle of cinnamon helps promote a healthy blood sugar balance. Blend these ingredients together for an energizing start to your day!
