Today, I will be sharing with you one of my favourite berry smoothie recipes that is super delicious and packed with antioxidants, protein and fibre.The perfect combination for a healthy breakfast, mid-afternoon snack or even a post-workout refuel.
INGREDIENTS
Frozen Blueberries and Raspberries: this duo of berries adds a boost of antioxidants, vitamin C and fibre to the smoothie and gives it a pretty purply colour. If you don’t have individually frozen berries, feel free to use a bag of frozen mixed berries instead. Using frozen fruit will help to thicken the smoothie, so if you opt for fresh fruit then you’ll likely have to add ice to the mixture. However, ice doesn't always blend as well, so it’s best to skip unless absolutely necessary.
Frozen Banana: using frozen banana is best in smoothies as it helps to sweeten the mixture and gives the smoothie that creamy texture. You can also use yogurt instead of banana for some added probiotics which is beneficial for gut health.
Ground flaxseed meal: this is one of my favourite ingredients to add to smoothies for a little boost of fiber and minerals. This is my favourite brand.
Maqui Berry Powder: Maqui is known as the “Bentley of Berries,” with a delicious deep berry flavor and incredibly high antioxidant content – up to 10 times that of Açaí. They also have calcium and iron, as well as vitamins A, C, B1 and B3. This little berry sure packs a lot of punch!
Almond milk (or milk of choice): I have recently been gifted the @almondcow so I no longer use store-bought plant based milk (this is probably one of the best gadgets ever!) However, feel free to use any milk you’d like in this smoothie recipe based on your preferences and dietary needs. Almond milk tends to have a neutral taste whereas coconut milk will add a more tropical and creamy flavor, and regular milk will add a boost of protein.
Options for an added boost of nutrition:
You can further enhance this recipe even more by adding additional nutritious ingredients to really make it your own. Here are a few suggestions that you can add if you prefer:
Hemp Seeds: Hemp seeds are best known for its source of complete protein, fibre, and healthy fatty acids (Omega 3 and 6). It has a nice subtle nutty taste so if you have some lying around in your kitchen, feel free to throw in a tablespoon of them into your smoothie for a boost of healthy fats, omegas and minerals.
Rolled Oats: Suggest to add around 1/3 cup of rolled oats to give the smoothie a little heartiness as well as thickening it. Do not use steel cut oats as they will not blend well.
Maca Powder: a root that belongs to unique category of plants called adaptogens, which supports our bodies abilities to respond to stress.
Lion's Mane: this is a type of medicinal mushroom that helps to support cognitive health and the nervous system, helping us with our memory, mood, creativity and focus.
Collagen Powder: supporting healthy hair, skin, nails and joints. Hands down, my favourite brand is Vital Proteins Marine Collagen Powder.
Organic Spinach or Frozen Cauliflower: for those who want to get more vegetables into their diet, you can try adding some spinach or frozen cauliflower to your smoothie. Don't worry, you will not be able to taste it, I promise!
RECIPE
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