Breakfast shakes and smoothies are a great idea if you struggle to eat first thing, have a busy schedule and don’t have time to eat a full meal or often forget to eat. It is easy to add too much fat and carbohydrates in our breakfast smoothies. Aiming for balance include equal parts, protein and carbohydrates, a thumb of fat and added vegetables.
Make your own breakfast shakes with a combination of your favourite ingredients.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast / Post Workout
Choose Your Protein
Protein Powder, Spirulina or Egg White Powder. Raw eggs can be challenging and unsafe for our stomachs.
Choose Your Carbohydrate
Strawberries, Bananas, Frozen berries (all kinds) or Beetroot. Depending on your goals, add oats, maple syrup or dates. Keep in mind oat milk is considered a carbohydrate due to its high, mostly carbohydrate make up.
Choose Your Fat
Alternative milk’s such as almond or coconut, dairy products, nuts and seeds, nut butter, coconut products, oils or avocado. Soy isn’t considered a fat, however, should be consumed in small amounts, in moderation like fat products
Add Vegetables
Either in your smoothies, such as green leafy vegetables & cucumber, or fresh on the side as a snack. Berries will provide good nutrients however, smoothes shouldn’t replace a full meal and getting a variety of vegetables is important for nutrient balance.