7 Super Breakfast Smoothies to Kickstart Your Day
07 June 2017
Here in the B&M office, we love a good smoothie. How else can you get a decent proportion of your five a day on the way to work? They’re great for getting some essential nutrients, and are just as insta-worthy as avocado on toast! To make perfect easy breakfast smoothies, use a blender like this Goodmans Blend & Go or this Morphy Richards Easy Blend.
So, without further ado, here are our top seven super breakfast smoothies to kickstart your day, leaving you feeling fresh, healthy and ready to take on whatever life throws at you.
Banana Power!
Image credit and full recipe: Marsha’s Baking Addiction
Looking to learn how to make a breakfast smoothie? Just look at how absolutely delicious this banana breakfast smoothie looks! But don’t be fooled by its dessert-like appearance, this smoothie is actually really healthy and nutritious! Here’s your shopping list:
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2 large bananas
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¾ cup of Greek-style natural yogurt
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½ cup of almond milk
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2 tablespoons of honey maple syrup
Coconut, Banana and Chocolate!
Image credit and full recipe: Charlotte’s Lively Kitchen
We couldn’t possibly have a smoothie list without something chocolatey! Plus, this one’s gluten and dairy-free, plus it’s vegan too so it’s great if you’re on a real health kick! Here’s what you need to buy to create this:
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1 banana
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250ml coconut milk
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1 heaped teaspoon of cocoa powder
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1 heaped tablespoon of oats
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1-2 drops of vanilla extract
B&M Top Tip: for an extra indulgent treat to enjoy every now and again, try adding melted chocolate or Nutella instead of cocoa powder.
Coconut and Berry!
Image credit and full recipe: My Fussy Eater
Just look at how cute this pink berry smoothie is, and the best thing is that it’s actually really good for you! You can keep this one in the fridge for up to 12 hours, so it’s a good one for making the night before - just remember to give it a little shake before drinking. Here’s what you’ll need to buy:
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200ml of coconut water
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75ml of coconut milk
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1 frozen banana
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5 strawberries (fresh or frozen)
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10 raspberries (fresh or frozen)
Carrot Cake!
Image credit and full recipe: Wallflower Kitchen
Here’s something a little bit different… how about trying this super easy carrot cake smoothie? This one has some pretty wacky ingredients, but get it right and it tastes amazing. It’s full of goodness and vitamins too, so you’ll be bouncing off the walls all day!
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1 large carrot
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8 walnut halves
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1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon mixed spice
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4 dates, chopped
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120ml almond milk
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1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Peach, Mango and Raspberry!
Image credit and full recipe: I Food Blogger
This one’s lovely and fruity - perfect for starting your day the right way! It really hits you with that distinctive peach and mango flavour, and is a lovely peach colour, so it looks great on a summer table. Your shopping list for this is as follows:
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1 cup of Greek yogurt
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3 ripe peaches
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½ large mango
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1 cup of raspberries
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1 cup of ice
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1 teaspoon of maple syrup
The Immune Booster!
Image credit and full recipe: Daisies and Pie
If you need a boost in the mornings, this smoothie is the one for you! Made from super healthy ingredients, it’s perfect for banishing that pesky summer cold, leaving you ready to face the day with sass! Here’s what you need:
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Large handful of fresh spinach
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2 kiwi
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1 banana
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2 heaped teaspoons of natural yogurt
The Avo One!
Image credit and full recipe: Popsugar
No smoothie list is complete without an avocado-based recipe, and here it is! Referred to as the perfect natural pick-me-up, this creation is a fantastic way to start your day, and enable you to leave the house feeling FABULOUS. Here’s your shopping list:
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3 ripe bananas
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500ml coconut water
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½ a mashed avocado
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2 tablespoons of honey
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12 ice cubes
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1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
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Dash of salt
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Banana slices
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