My Nourishing Breakfast Smoothie

I always have a smoothie for breakfast as it’s light on my digestive system and I can pack it full of goodness to set me up for the day. Plus I’m hydrating my body with 3+ glasses of water first thing! The key to a good breakfast smoothie, that will carry you through to lunch, is making sure it includes protein, good fat, fibre and greens.

Here is my go to recipe.

• Large handful of organic mixed berries or blueberries

• Handful of organic greens* (eg. spinach) or an organic greens powder

• 1 TBSP of healthy fat such as chia seeds, LSA, coconut cream or avocado

• 15g+ of pea or hemp protein (avoid Whey)

• 1/3 of banana

• 500ml filtered water

• 200ml unsweetened nut milk (avoid additives like xanthan gum, carrageenan, vegetable oils)

*avoid adding raw greens if you have digestive issues

Whiz in a high powered blender and enjoy over 30 - 60 mins.

If you are a Vata body type (like me!) you could add 1/4 cup soaked oats, or have a small bowl of porridge alongside. The thicker the smoothie, the fuller it will keep you.

It’s best not to drink a smoothie icy cold so please wait until it’s room temp, or add a little warm water before drinking. You could even sip it on your way to work if mornings are a bit crazy. When I know I have a busy morning ahead, where I’ll be rushing out the door, I make mine the night before and then just give it quick blitz or shake again before drinking. Such a time saver!

To ensure you’re also getting all the daily micronutrients that you need, take a good quality activated multi-vitamin with your smoothie, along with your other foundational supplements. And boom! You’re set up for day.

Lastly, aim to have breakfast within 2 hours of waking to keep your blood sugar and cortisol levels balanced.

Please note all the information above is intended as health education only, it does not diagnose, cure or treat any illness and disease.