Today we’re making a breakfast smoothie that packs in 12g of fibre and 30g of protein without using a powder. This is nutritionally-dense and actually keeps me full on days when I need something to grab and go with. Yes, it does contain calories! An amount that’s perfectly reasonable for a breakfast. And what you’re getting for those calories is plenty of fibre, fermented goodness and healthy fats (especially important for female hormone health) – blitzing a scoop of protein powder with a bit of skimmed milk and a few berries does not compare…

INGREDIENTS

Main ingredients:

Banana

Peanut butter (or another nut butter, if that’s what you buy)

Kefir quark (if you can’t get this, skyr or even cottage cheese will also work)

Soy milk

Shelled hemp seeds

Ground flaxseed

Frozen mixed berries (I used strawberries, blueberries and raspberries)

Ice

Optional:

Baobab fruit powder (alternative – swap for 20g of mango to get the same tropical tang)

Honey (if your banana is very ripe, feel free to omit)

Optional toppings:

Fresh blueberries

Freeze dried raspberries

TIPS & NOTES

Honestly, I’m not really one to drink smoothies as an every single day thing. I think that even though it’s from whole fruits, it’s a lot of sugar first thing in the morning and it’s easy to drink them too quickly. But, it’s good to have a healthy, quick option in my library for when I need it. I can add the ingredients to the blender cup the night before, put it in the fridge and then blitz it and go the next morning.

This is pretty thick, so it’s not easy to just down it really quickly, which helps to register satiety. We have 30g of natural protein and 12g of fibre alongside ground seeds which are a great source of anti-inflammatory and health-promoting fats. Obviously I have given some swaps so they will change the nutrient profile a little, but honestly; it’s still going to be a great all-rounder.

Let me know if you try this smoothie!