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 Five Easy Breakfast Smoothies

These five easy breakfast smoothies will help make your mornings fool proof.  Prepare your ingredients the night before as much as possible.  Slice and freeze the fruit in a ziplock bag, measure out the dry ingredients and place into an air-tight container.  Come morning all you’ll need to do is combine the liquids with the pre-prepared ingredients and whizz in the blender.  This way, it really will only take 2 minutes to make a filling and nutritious breakfast!

five easy breakfast smoothies

Five Easy Breakfast Smoothies

There are 91 calories in a slice of toast and that’s before the butter or jam.  The complete deal would be around 170 calories and you’ll  probably be left feeling hungry after one or two hours leaving you vulnerable to mid-morning snack attacks!
I used  SparkRecipes to calculate the calorific content in each smoothie to give you a better guide to what you should or shouldn’t be consuming that day.  As a guideline, livestrong.com states that an average breakfast is said to ideally contain between 350 – 500 calories (if you are not on a diet).
If you are you are often rushing out the door without breakfast in the mornings, or just grabbing the easiest thing you can lay your hands on, like a slice of toast, see if any of these five easy breakfast smoothies appeal – guaranteed more nutritious than a slice of toast and will keep you feeling fuller for longer.  You can sweeten to your liking by adding more or less honey, maple syrup or dates, and add in more healthy calories by adding coconut oil, if you are going to be or have been particularly active that day.
Each recipe quantity makes either 1 large smoothie (approx. 600ml) or  two smaller cup portions of 300 ml each.  I sometimes drink the whole portion and other times I share it with the kids, or who ever is hanging around the kitchen at the time of making!

#1 of Five Easy Breakfast Smoothies: 

Banana Bullet  (banana, coffee, coconut oil)

Calories per serving: 258 (or 516 if consuming the lot)

The coffee shot and raw cacao provides a delicious and nutritious wake up call to beat any morning Winter blues.

banana bullet

  • 1 cup soy, almond, rice or oat milk
  • 1/2 cup of cold brewed coffee, or  1 expresso shot
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp raw cacao powder
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp raw honey or maple syrup to sweeten to your liking

Coconut oil is high in saturated fats, but don’t be alarmed naturally occurring saturated fat in coconut oil actually has some amazing health benefits. I’m not an expert on this, so if you’d like to read more on the subject check out this article.

 

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Banana Bullet
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
 

This coffee shot and raw cacao provides a delicious and nutritious wake up call to beat any morning Winter blues.

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Healthy
Servings: 2
Calories: 258 kcal
Author: Gillian Thompson
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup of cold brewed coffee or 1 espresso shot
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp raw cacao powder
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp raw honey or maple syrup to sweeten to your liking
Instructions

  1. Blend all ingredients together in a blender until well incorporated and smooth.

  2. Serve

  3. Drink

  4. Ejoy!

Nutrition Facts
Banana Bullet
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

#2 of Five Easy Breakfast Smoothies: 

Green Monster  (apple, celery, kale, coconut oil)

Calories per serving: 180 (or 360 if consuming the lot)

A refreshing and reviving smoothie. The addition of lime and cucumber gives this smoothie the added benefit of alkaline forming agents.

Green monster breakfast smoothie

  • 1 cup coconut water
  • 1 green apple, cored but left unpeeled
  • 1 stick celery, outer stringy bits removed
  • 1 cup washed & chopped kale (replace with baby spinach if you cannot find kale)
  • 2 inches cucumber, unpeeled
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 inch of ginger, peeled
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tbs chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup ice cubes

 

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Green Monster
Prep Time
5 mins
 

A refreshing and reviving smoothie. The addition of lime and cucumber gives this smoothie the added benefit of alkaline forming agents.

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Healthy
Servings: 2
Calories: 180 kcal
Author: Gillian Thompson
Ingredients
  • 1 cup coconut water
  • 1 green apple cored but left unpeeled
  • 1 stick celery outer stringy bits removed
  • 1 cup washed & chopped kale replace with baby spinach if you cannot find kale
  • 2 inches cucumber unpeeled
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 inch of ginger peeled
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tbs chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup ice cubes
Instructions

  1. Blend all ingredients together in a blender until well incorporated and smooth.

  2. Serve

  3. Drink

  4. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Green Monster
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

#3 of Five Easy Breakfast Smoothies: 

Bounty Hunter  (banana, coconut, chocolate)

Calories per serving: 279 (or 535 if consuming the lot)

If you’re going to have a work out or climb those hills then this is the one you need.

Bounty Bar Smoothie

  • 1 cup soy, almond, rice or oat milk
  • 1/3 cup coconut milk (freeze any leftovers from the can in ice cube trays for futures use)
  • one frozen banana
  • 1 date, pitted
  • 1 tbsp toasted coconut flakes
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tsp raw cacao powder
  • add a few ice cube,  optional
  • 1 tsp desiccated coconut for sprinkling on top
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Bounty Hunter
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
 

If you’re going to have a work out or climb those hills then this is the one you need.

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Healthy
Servings: 2
Calories: 279 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 cup soy almond, rice or oat milk
  • 1/3 cup coconut milk freeze any leftovers from the can in ice cube trays for futures use
  • one frozen banana
  • 1 date pitted
  • 1 tbsp toasted coconut flakes
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tsp raw cacao powder
  • add a few ice cube optional
  • 1 tsp desiccated coconut for sprinkling on top
Instructions

  1. Blend all ingredients together in a blender until well incorporated and smooth.

  2. Serve

  3. Drink

  4. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Bounty Hunter
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

#4 of Five Easy Breakfast Smoothies: 

Matcha Shake  (banana, mango, yogurt, matcha)

Calories per serving: 163 (or 326 if consuming the lot)

A lighter option for those matcha lovers out there.  The addition of yoghurt and soaked buckwheat groats make this smoothie more filling than your regular matcha latte.

Matcha shake smoothie

  • 1 cup soy, almond, rice or oat milk
  • 1/2 banana
  • 1/2 Mango
  • 1/4  cup plain yoghurt
  • 1/4 cup soaked buckwheat groats
  • 1 tsp matcha powder
  • 1/2 cup ice, optional (will help yield an extra serving)
  • 1 tsp raw honey depending on how sweet you’d like it

 

 

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Matcha Shake
Prep Time
5 mins
 
A lighter option for those matcha lovers out there. The addition of yoghurt and soaked buckwheat groats make this smoothie more filling than your regular matcha latte.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Healthy
Servings: 2
Calories: 163 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 cup soy almond, rice or oat milk
  • 1/2 banana
  • 1/2 Mango
  • 1/4 cup plain yoghurt
  • 1/4 cup soaked buckwheat groats
  • 1 tsp matcha powder
  • 1/2 cup ice optional (will help yield an extra serving)
  • 1 tsp raw honey depending on how sweet you’d like it
Instructions

  1. Blend all ingredients together in a blender until well incorporated and smooth.

  2. Serve

  3. Drink

  4. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Matcha Shake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

#5 of Five Easy Breakfast Smoothies: 

Berry Burst (mixed berries, yoghurt, milk)

Calories per serving: 117  (or 354 if consuming the lot)

A light and refreshing creamy berry mix.

Berry Burst

  • 1 cup soy, almond, rice or oat milk
  • 1 cup of mixed berries (blueberry / strawberry / raspberry)
  • 1/2 cup of plain yoghurt
  • 1/2 cup of ice cubes
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp raw honey to sweeten
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Berry Burst
Prep Time
5 mins
 
A light and refreshing creamy berry mix.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Healthy
Servings: 2
Calories: 117 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 cup soy almond, rice or oat milk
  • 1 cup of mixed berries blueberry / strawberry / raspberry
  • 1/2 cup of plain yoghurt
  • 1/2 cup of ice cubes
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp raw honey to sweeten
Instructions

  1. Blend all ingredients together in a blender until well incorporated and smooth.

  2. Serve

  3. Drink

  4. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Berry Burst
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

A note on some of the ingredients used:

Buckwheat groats:
Despite it’s name,  buckwheat is not a cereal grain and does not contain any wheat, it’s actually a fruit seed related to rhubarb and sorrel. A groat means “a hulled seed”.  Buckwheat is a suitable substitute for grains and therefore ideal for people sensitive to wheat and following a gluten free diet.  This little pyramid shaped seed provides one of the best sources of protein, contains 8 of the essential amino acids and is packed full of minerals.  For best results soak  1/2 cup of buckwheat groats for 30 minutes in 1.5 cups of water, or if you’d like maximum nutrient value, sprout them by leaving several hours or overnight.  Rinse well after soaking and use in your smoothies, on breakfast cereal, or add to soups.  To see a full post on the sprouting process check Nouveauraw.com.
Coconut Oil:
Adding Coconut oil to your smoothies offers a healthy fat boost.  Coconut oil has a high level of naturally occurring saturated fats which have some amazing health benefits which you can read in more detail here.
Chia Seeds:
Chia Seeds have only recently been recognised as a superfood. A nutrient rich tiny grey seed, originating from South America, with minimal calories.  Chia seeds were an important food for the Aztecs and Mayans.  “Chia” being the ancient Mayan word for “Strength”.  Naturally high in antioxidants, fibre, protein and Omega-3 Fatty Acids.  They are said to help lower the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.  Read more of their claimed health benefits here on huffingtonpost.
Raw Cacao:
Unlike cocoa, cacao is not refined, and therefore, still contains all of the original vitamins and minerals lost in the process of making cocoa.  Some of the benefits include: Improved circulation; lower blood pressure; increased levels of serotonin; good for bone, nerve and thyroid health; promotes strong nails, hair and beautiful skin.

Shopping list for five easy breakfast smoothies:

Most items can be found in your local supermarket. Some products you will have to buy from a health store or shop online with iherb for the best deals.   New to iHerb? Use Rewards Code TJZ407 for up to $5.00 off your first order.

  • organic soy milk – large 1.8 lt pack, unsweetened
  • coconut milk (small tin)
  • coconut water 1 ltr pack
  • 3 bananas
  • 1 mango
  • 1 lime
  • ginger
  • mixed berries (frozen pack or mixed or buy fresh and mix your own: blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries)
  • kale, or baby spinach
  • celery
  • 1 granny smiths apple
  • plain yoghurt  (more economical to buy a large 1 lt container of Yeo Valley)
  • cinnamon powder
  • desiccated coconut
  • coconut oil
  • dates
  • toasted coconut flakes
  • raw cacao powder
  • buckwheat groats
  • chia seeds
  • raw honey
  • matcha powder

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