Post-workout mango banana avocado smoothie.

Looking for a refreshing, nutrient-packed pick-me-up? This green smoothie is bursting with leafy greens, tropical fruit, and a zing of ginger to leave you feeling energised and nourished. It’s creamy, naturally sweet, and the perfect way to start your day or give yourself a midday boost. 

Whether you sip it for breakfast or as a snack, this smoothie makes healthy eating deliciously simple. 

Ingredients

• 1 handful of kale 
• 125 g  ripe mango 
• ½ ripe avocado 
• 150 ml low fat or semi-skimmed milk or plant-based alternative (add more depending on how thick you like the smoothie) 
• ½ tsp vanilla (optional) 
• 125 g thick yoghurt (or plant-based alternatives) 
• 1 tbsp whole almonds 
• 1 tbsp oats 
• ½ very ripe, frozen banana 

To serve (optional) 

• Flaked almonds 
• Mango cut into small pieces 

How to make it:    

1. Prep ingredients: wash the kale. Peel and cut the mango. Halve the avocado and take out the pulp. Remove the big stems of the kale. Measure all other ingredients. 
2. Initial blend: add the milk, then the vanilla (if using) and the kale to the blender. Give it a quick pre-blend. 
3. Add bulk: now add the yoghurt. Next, add the mango, avocado, almonds, and oats. 
4. Final blend: as the last step, add your frozen banana. Blend everything together until smooth. If it doesn't blend properly, mix with a spoon and blend again. 
5. Adjust: check the consistency. If too thick, add more milk. 
6. To serve: pour the smoothie into a big glass. Optional: sprinkle some extra flaked almonds on top, and a few chopped mango pieces. Enjoy! 

Why your body will thank you: 

This recipe provides a powerful combination of ingredients rich in antioxidants, fibre, healthy fats and essential protein, making it an excellent addition to a diet focused on long-term health: 

• High fibre:  This smoothie is high in fibre from the fruit, vegetables, oats and almonds. A diet high in fibre is increasingly linked to a reduced breast cancer risk.  
• Antioxidants: mango and kale are rich in carotenoids, a plant compound responsible for the bright red, yellow, orange and purple colours of certain fruits and vegetables. Carotenoids act as antioxidants and may help to reduce the risk of breast cancer, especially when you eat lots of them! 
• Healthy fats:  avocado is high in unsaturated fats, particularly monounsaturated fats, which, when eaten in place of foods high in saturated or trans fats, may help reduce breast cancer risk. 
• Protein rich: the smoothie contains milk, yoghurt, oats, and almonds, which are a healthy source of protein, and a great alternative to red or processed meat which could increase breast cancer risk. Protein is an important part of a balanced diet and is key to building and maintaining all types of body tissues, including muscle. 
• Daily servings: this smoothie provides over half of your daily recommended "5 a day" of fruits and vegetables. 

Your turn: 

Make this post-workout mango, banana and avocado smoothie, snap a picture, and share it with us on social media @breastcanceruk. We love seeing your creations! 

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