The Ultimate Breakfast Smoothie

Morning guys!

So today I wanted to share with you, what I consider to be the Ultimate Breakfast Smoothie. This is my favourite Smoothie ever. Yep I went there! I've tried a lot of Smoothies in my time but this one just wins it for me. It's a combination of 5 simple ingredients and will be sure to keep you satisfied until lunch time.

Now the key to getting this Smoothie just right is making sure you use Frozen Banana & Blueberries. Adding frozen fruit will ensure the Smoothie is super cold and somehow more flavoursome (in my opibion). I have also found that using Frozen Blueberries keeps creates a beautiful vibrant Purple colour and makes the Smoothie look almost too good to eat!

So here's what you'll need:
-2 Tablespoons of Porridge Oats
-1/2 Frozen Banana
-1 Cup Frozen Blueberries
-1 Teaspoon Agave Syrup
- 2 1/2 cups Almond Milk (I find this tastes best however you can substitute with Water, Coconut Water or another Milk Alternative)

Whiz it all in a Blender & enjoy!

The Summer Berry Smoothie Bowl & Green Juice Recipe

Morning my lovelies.

So just lately I've been  craving something super refreshing to kick-start my day. I think it's something to do with spring and summer being in the air. I feel like it's been a super long winter and we're finally getting a glimpse of sun shine, so I want to taste something refreshing that keeps me satisfied but feeling invigorated.

I also like to team this Smoothie Bowl with a refreshing simple green juice which is very simple but delicious all the same!

For the Smoothie Bowl you'll need
1 cup frozen raspberries
4 strawberries
1 1/2 cups Almond Milk
1 TBSP Agave Syrup
1/4 cup Oats
2 TBSP Chia Seeds

Feel free to top it with superfoods or nutritional powders. In the picture above I decided to top the Smoothie bowl with Oats, Ground Almonds, Chia Seeds & Medjool Dates. Toppings are optional but just add a little more depth and give a nutritional boost to your breakfast.

The great thing about this recipe is that it is so versatile. You can either have it in a bowl like I have here, you can have it as a normal smoothie to sip through a straw or you can freeze it over night and have a delicious Sorbet for Breakfast.

For the Green Juice you'll need
A Juicer
1 Cup of Spinach
2 Cups of Water
1 Peeled Lemon
1 tsp fresh mint

Simply combine the ingredients and pour into a glass!

Let me know if you try these recipes :)

The Green Monster Smoothie

Morning guys!

So seen as a lot of you guys (my self included) are embarking upon a lifestyle change or weight-loss journey in 2015 I thought I would kick-start my first recipe of 2015 with something super tasty, pretty healthy and very green! As they say at The Breakfast Club - "Green is good" and well, it is.

Don't let the fact that this smoothie is green put you off, seriously. I was just as skeptical back in the day and I'm still afraid of full vegetable juices - (a bottle of Carrot Juice in Sweden was almost enough to put me off Juicing for life!). Yes the Spinach makes the Smoothie Green but I kid you not, you won't even be able to taste the Spinach - it will just pack in tonnes of nutrients without compromising on flavour.

This Smoothie requires a mere 2 minutes of preparation and you're set for the day ahead. Oh and it's Vegan!

What you'll need:
1 slice frozen Banana
1 big handful of Spinach
1 TBSP Meridian Peanut Butter
1/2 Cup of Alpro Plain or Vanilla Yogurt
1 Cup Water or Almond Milk
1 TSP Agave Syrup

Simply throw it all in a Blender and serve up. I think this tastes better through a straw as well!

I have one of these Smoothies nearly every day and they taste so good but still keep your sweet cravings at bay.

What is your favourite Smoothie Recipe?

Life Lately #2

Lunch at Deli & Dine

Hey lovelies, so excuse me for my lack of posts this past week but I do have a valid excuse (sort of) ...I finally joined the gym! Yep there it is in black and white, I did it! As you guys know I've already been trying to change my eating habits by bringing a lot more fruit and veg into my diet, along with cutting out as much dairy as possible and replacing it with Plant Power aka Alpro! As you can see in the pictures below I got involved in the #AlproTops Campaign which I already blogged about here.

Anyway back to the point - I've been smashing the gym the past week or so and getting into the swing of things so I've found it difficult to juggle blogging, exercise and a full time job but with a little bit more organisation things will totally be fine.

Sooo this is what life has been all about lately...

Focusing on - becoming the best I can be in every aspect of life - work, fitness, lifestyle etc.
Trying - My sister and I went to Wagamamas for the very first time last week and it was incredible. I definitely see what all the hype is about now
Obsessed with - I'm soooo obsessed with breakfast foods at the moment. I truly believe breakfast is the most important meal of the day to get you going for the day and I absolutely love mixing it up and trying new fruits, cereals, smoothies etc so expect a blog post covering this topic very soon!
Been to - I haven't travelled anywhere as such recently. I've mainly been visiting parks and forests when going on dog walks!
Craving - Well its almost 11am and I'm already craving my lunch. First and foremost however a craving I currently keep on having is for Peanut Butter. If any of you know me, you will know I'm a huge Peanut Butter freak and use any opportunity to add it to my meals.

Looking Forward to - In my previous Life Lately post I said I was looking forward to going on holiday and it would hopefully to Venice. WELL, Kyle and I changed our mind last minute and we are now going to Stockholm - the capital of Scandinavia on the 30th June for 3 nights. So yes, you could say that is something I am totally looking forward to. 

Dreaming About - the day when  I will have the perfect little office in my bedroom (which hopefully wont be too long away until this becomes a reality)

Reflecting On - How the past few months my life has become better in so many aspects - financially, socially, lifestyle and blogging, its all going good for me at the moment (fingers crossed)

Currently Wanting to - Go and get my Peanut Butter Bounce Ball from the fridge - there will be a post about this recipe soon also. 

Reading - I'm obsessed with Pulse News Feed on LinkedIn and Buzzfeed. I religiously read their articles every day. I've been a bit slack on the actual book side of things lately admittedly...

Addicted to - Orange Is The New Black. Since I finished Breaking Bad and I became depressed about life, I thought it would be a good idea to find another TV show to get addicted to, rather than dwelling on how rubbish my life is since Walter White & Jesse Pinkman are no longer around. 

My First Ever Wagamamas 

New Gym Gear

Naughty Desserts at Wagamamas

Homemade Soup in my new Cath Kidston tubs

Soya Tea take out  in preparation for a dog walk

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