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Breakfast smoothies for a healthy start to the day

Smoothies · June 9, 2024 · 8 min read · 15 min total

Breakfast smoothies for a healthy start to the day is a smoothies recipe, about 15 minutes total, yielding 2 large glasses, easy difficulty.

Colorful breakfast smoothies in glasses on a set breakfast table, garnished with fresh fruit.

Morning makes the day!With a healthy breakfast you lay the foundation for energy, concentration and a good mood. Particularly popular: fresh breakfast smoothies, which are not only delicious and colorful, but also rich in vitamins, fiber and healthy fats.

Here you will find my three favorite smoothie recipes for the perfect start to the day - quick to make, filling and without any refined sugar!

Ingredients for breakfast smoothies: banana, berries, apple, spinach, oatmeal and nut butter on a wooden board.
All fresh ingredients for the smoothie are prepared.

Why breakfast smoothies?

A smoothie in the morning brings color and freshness to the breakfast table. In contrast to classic breakfast dishes, you can easily combine different types of fruit and vegetables as well as nuts, seeds and grains - this way you supply your body with important nutrients immediately after getting up.

Oat drink is poured into a blender with fruit, spinach and seeds.
Oat drink is poured over the fruits and vegetables in the blender.

Tips for the perfect consistency

To ensure that your smoothie is nice and creamy and not too thin, I recommend using frozen fruit. Half a banana also provides natural sweetness and a smooth taste. For extra creaminess, you can add oat flakes or a spoonful of nut butter.

Fruit, spinach and oat flakes are mixed in the blender to create a creamy smoothie.
The smoothie is mixed until creamy in the blender.

Meal Prep: Plan and prepare smoothies

Do you have little time in the morning? Simply prepare the ingredients for your smoothies the night before and store them in the refrigerator or in portions in the freezer. So all you have to do in the morning is put everything in the blender and you're done!

Breakfast smoothies in glasses, decorated with berries and oat flakes, served on a tray.
Ready-made breakfast smoothies, served with fresh berries and oat flakes.

Variants for every taste

Whether with berries, green leafy vegetables or exotic fruits – there are no limits to your creativity. For example, try a green apple and spinach smoothie, a tropical mango and coconut drink or a classic berry and banana mix. Get inspired and find your favorite combination!

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 banana (ripe, sliced, ideally frozen)
  • 150 g frozen berries (e.g. blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
  • 1 small apple (cored, diced)
  • 1 handful of fresh baby spinach (approx. 30 g)
  • 2 tbsp oat flakes (tender)
  • 250 ml oat drink or milk of your choice
  • 1 tbsp nut butter (e.g. almond butter)
  • 1 tsp flaxseed (crushed)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, depending on sweetness)
  • 3-4 ice cubes (optional for extra freshness)

Method

  1. Place banana, berries, apple and baby spinach in a high-powered blender along with oatmeal, nut butter and flax seeds.
  2. Add oat drink or milk. If you like it particularly fresh, add a few ice cubes.
  3. Mix everything until creamy at the highest level for about 1 minute. Sweeten with honey or maple syrup if desired.
  4. Pour the smoothie into large glasses, garnish with fresh fruit or nuts and enjoy immediately!