Breakfast Smoothies Recipes

We keep hearing that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, still, many of us continue skipping it regardless of the consequences. Of course there will always be a dog that needs walking, kids to take to school, a hungry cat to feed or simply the extra 15 minutes of sleep that seem essential some days.  A balanced breakfast energizes us and boosts our metabolism improving our mood and focus.

In the following post, you can enjoy some tasty Breakfast Smoothies recipes that will help you satisfy your body’s needs for protein, nutrients, good carbs and essential fats.

Strawberry-Banana Breakfast Smoothies

1 cup orange juice
3 tbsp non fat, dry, milk powder
1/2 sliced banana
10 fresh strawberries
3 ice cubes

Combine all and blend until smooth. The recipe is for 1 serving.

Orange-Granola Breakfast Smoothies

1 cup orange juice
2 sliced bananas
2 tbsp honey
1 orange peeled and cut
1/4 cup granola 

Combine and blend until smooth. The recipe suffices 2 servings.

Oatmeal Smoothie

1 cup apple juice
1 frozen banana
3 heaped tbsp uncooked oats
3 tbsp maple syrup
Additional frozen fruit if required

Combine all and blend until smooth. Ingredients are for one serving.

Non Diary Peach Smoothie

1/2 frozen peach
1/4 cup soft tofu
1 cup soy milk
1 tsp sweetener
1 x 20 g scoop low carb soy powder

Combine all and blend until smooth. The ingredients are for 1 serving.

Pumpkin Juice

With a rich flavor reminding of autumn, this smoothie is packed with omega 3 and antioxidants, particularly vitamin A. Blend it with ice for a refreshing summer treat or choose milk for a comforting winter drink.

1 sweet potato
1 carrot
1/2 cup pumpkin
1/4 cup avocado, pitted and pealed
1/2 cup almond milk, soy milk and skim milk
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon(optional)

Cut the sweet potato into 1 inch pieces.
Juice the carrot and the sweet potato first and then add the pumpkin.
Give it a bit of spice by adding a little cinnamon.
The ingredients are for 3 cups.

 Mega Omega Smoothie

This smoothie is a mouthwatering blast of healthy additives: omega 3 from the avocado, phenol, vitamins C and E, minerals, fibers and good carbs so you will get that necessary kick start you want from the perfect morning.

1 avocado pitted, pealed
1 mango pitted, pealed
pinch cilantro
1/2 lime peeled
1/2 cup strawberries, capped
1/4 cup water

Add the ingredients to your blender and puree until it reaches the desired consistency. Ingredients are for 2 cups.