Nifty Notion #6: Breakfast Smoothie

Ever have days when you slept in and just don’t have time to eat breakfast? Ever wake up and just can’t be bothered? If you’re like me you’ll be nodding. But skipping brekkie leaves me feeling pretty ‘blah’ for the rest of the day. 

Here’s my solution to a quick meal-on-the-run come meal-you-have-when-you-know-you-must-but-can’t-be-bothered. It’s great for other times too!

Breakfast Smoothie

Serves 1

You will need:

1 large or 2 small banana/s.

1 egg (raw)

1 teaspoon of honey

A dash of Vanilla

Cinnamon

Milk (of your choice – I use rice milk)  

How to:

1. Peel and blend banana/s.
2. Add egg, honey, a dash of vanilla, (and a pinch of cinnamon if so desired) and blend until smooth
3. Top up with milk to required level (I use a 500ml cup – so top up the banana mix to about that) and blend again.
4. Pour into cup and top with a light sprinkle of cinnamon
5. Enjoy!

Tip:

For extra goodness, add a spoonful or two of fibre mix at step 2.

PS - Did you click on the link next to the milk (in the ingredients list)? A real Aussie TV ad, good for a giggle :)

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Nifty Notion #5: Super Simple Guilt Free Ice Cream

This is so yummy. So simple. So (actually) good for you!

Banana, Mango, Coconut 'Ice Cream'.

Serves 3-4

You will need:

2-3 bananas

2 mangos

½ cup desiccated coconut (optional)

chopped fruit - ready to freeze

How to:

1. Slice and dice fruit into small pieces.
2. Spread evenly in a single layer in a container or on a tray.
3. Freeze.
4. Once frozen, place chopped fruit (with coconut) into a food processor and blend until smooth.
5. Scoop into bowls.
6. Devour!!! (In the most lady-like/gentlemanly manner of course!)

yes, it was as good as it looks!

Tips:

• The most basic ‘ice cream’ can be made with banana only. You can experiment with whatever fruits you so desire but it is important to use banana as the base - otherwise the consistency may be too thin and runny.

• Once made, it is best to consume the entire quantity straightaway. Only blend up as much as is needed at the time.

Experiment, have fun, and report back here with all successful (i.e. delicious) blends!

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