Is your breakfast routine stuck with the same old bland toast and oatmeal every day? Or is it the typical Indian breakfast consisting of poha, paratha and eggs? Sometimes, this monotony can make you bored and takes away the joy of eating breakfast which is the first proper meal of the day. If you struggle with healthy meal options to start your day with, we have the perfect recipes to rescue your breakfast regime, without compromising on your taste and health benefits. Try out these four smoothie recipes this season for that guilt-free, energetic, and delicious start to the day.
Creamy macadamia nuts fruit salad smoothie
Ditch the morning scramble and blend yourself into a tropical escape! This macadamia nuts fruit salad smoothie is the perfect way to swap weekday blues for a burst of nutty flavour and vibrant fruits. Packed with essential nutrients and a delightful textural contrast from the creamy base and the crunchy macadamia bits, this smoothie is a delicious and energising way to kickstart your day.
Ingredients required:
- Mango-100gm
- Banana- 1nos
- Musk melon-50gm
- Yogurt -100 ml
- Vanilla extract-1 tsp
- Macadamia nuts-1 handful
- Sweetener- as per choice
Process:
- Step 1: Mix mango, banana, muskmelon, yoghurt, vanilla extract into the juice mixer
- Step 2: Blend the above ingredients and garnish with macadamia nuts
- Step 2: Serve with amaranth and macadamia nuts
Strawberry banana smoothie
With its tangy-sweet berry flavour, this traditional strawberry banana smoothie recipe never goes out of style. With this recipe, you may switch things up by using any yogurt and milk you choose. This is the ideal smoothie for any season because it can be made with either fresh or frozen fruit.
Ingredients required:
- Chopped strawberries- 1/2 cup
- Banana- 1nos
- Yoghurt- 1/2 cups
- Milk- 1/4 cups
- Vanilla extract- 1/4 tbsp
Process:
- Step 1: Start with chopping strawberries and bananas into pieces
- Step 2: Add chopped fruits, yoghurt, milk, and vanilla extract into a blender
- Step 3: Add a few ice cubes to blend everything smoothly
- Step 4: Blend everything until smooth and combined
- Step 5: Pour it into a glass/bowl, add your favourite toppings, and it's done!
Midnight macadamia magic
Escape the ordinary with midnight macadamia magic! This dreamy black currant smoothie is swirled with creamy magic and studded with crunchy macadamia nut surprises. It's a taste bud adventure in every sip!
Ingredients:
- Milk- 300 ml
- Greek yoghurt-100 gm
- Black currants- 50 gm
- Macadamia nuts- 30 gm
Process:
- Step 1: Mix all the above ingredients into the juice mixer
- Step 2: Then, blend all the above ingredients
- Step 3: Garnish with macadamia nuts
Chocolate-Covered Cherry Smoothie
What’s better than having a delicious rich chocolate blend with a cherry on top, in this case quite literally? This smoothie will make a perfect fit for all your mornings when you want to treat yourself to something sweet without compromising on your diet.
Ingredients required:
- Pitted sweet cherries(frozen/fresh)- 4 cups
- Coconut milk from the can- 1 cup
- Almond extract- ½ tsp
- Cocoa powder- 2 tsp
Process:
- Step 1: Place all the ingredients into the blender in the order listed. Add 1-2 cups of ice cubes, if needed.
- Step 2: Blend everything together, start flow at a slow speed and increase it gradually.
- Step 3: Serve immediately or refrigerate and use within 2 days.
The texture of the smoothie gets thicker as it sits in the refrigerator, sometimes almost to a pudding.
Feeling inspired?
It is time to give up on boring breakfasts and blend your way into something flavourful and healthy! A glass of smoothie is an interesting and wholesome way to start your day because of their countless flavour combinations and customizable options.