smoothie.jpg I’m in a bit of a breakfast rut.

I eat porridge almost everyday of the week and while I really enjoy it and find that it keeps me quite full until lunch, I’m a little bored.

I do eat boxed cereal on occasion but I’ve found in the past that it just doesn’t keep me sustained. Most times I’m really hungry by 10.00am and feeling drained and tired.

So I decided this morning that I’d give fruit smoothies a shot. I’ve spent the afternoon looking for some recipes and discovered that the choices and variety are endless. You can add protein to help maintain lean muscle mass and to keep you feeling full for a longer period of time. Adding fiber has many health benefits as well. By including yogurt, you are adding a very good source of calcium.

There are literally thousands of recipes out there. If you google “healthy smoothie recipes”, you will see what I mean!

These two caught my eye. The first is apparently one that Oprah makes (or perhaps made by one of her many staff ;) ) It sounds good though. I also like the extra things you can add. So here they are, enjoy!

Oprah’s Smoothie Recipe

  • 2 cups 8th continent Light Chocolate Soy-milk
  • 2 medium banana
  • 2 cups strawberries (you can use frozen strawberries)

Put all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Optional additions to your smoothie:

  • 1/2 tablespoon flaxseed oil
  • 1-2 teaspoons Psyllium seed husks
  • 1-2 tablespoons protein powder

Banana Oatmeal Smoothie

  • 1 banana (frozen and cut into chunks)
  • 1/4 cup oatmeal
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup orange juice

Healthy Optional Additions:

  • 1/2 tablespoon flaxseed oil
  • 1-2 teaspoons Psyillium seed husks
  • 2 tablespoons protein powder
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