Frozen fruit smoothies
Smoothies are not only deliciously tasty but they're also perfect to have for breakfast, as they're full of goodness. Adding oats and nuts to them is great, because it helps slow down the absorption of the sugar from the fruit into your bloodstream, which gives you more energy for longer. The great thing about frozen fruit is that it's been picked at its best, at the right time, and hasn't been forced to grow out of season, like so much of the "fresh" fruit on offer to us these days. It's also cheaper and far more convenient— it will keep happily in your freezer for months on end, so any time you fancy a smoothie, you can have one! These smoothies are best made in a liquidiser, as opposed to a food processor, as this will give your smoothies a lovely silky texture. And feel free to use any fruit you like, either one type or a mixture. Raspberries are really tasty and you can use them here, but I tend to stay away from them because of the seeds.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 6 of 8 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Oat | 1/2 cup dry (40g) | 154 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Skimmed Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Banana | 1 medium (118g) | 105 |
| Apple Juice | 1 medium (182g) | 95 |
| Honey | 1 tbsp (21g) | 64 |
| Fruit | not in our table | 0 |
| Mixed Nuts | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 glass frozen fruit
- 2 heaped tablespoons natural yoghurt
- 1 small handful oats
- 1 small handful mixed nuts
- 1 glass soya milk, skimmed milk or apple juice
- honey, to taste, optional