Summer smoothie recipes.

Have you ever thought about trying a smoothie as a snack? It takes the same amount of time as making a cup of tea! Try whizzing up a nutritious summer smoothie using seasonal fruit to boost energy or even as a yummy breakfast. Smoothies are a great alternative for people who find it hard to eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily.  

Ingredients

Banana and mango: 

• 1 banana 
• 1 mango 
• 150 ml no-added sugar oat-milk 

Berry: 

• A handful of blueberries 
• A handful of strawberries 
• A handful of raspberries 
• 150 ml no-added sugar coconut milk 

Tropical: 

• A handful of melon chunks 
• Half a pineapple 
• 150 ml no-added sugar coconut milk 

Breakfast smoothie: 

• A handful of blueberries 
• 1 tbsp of porridge oats 
• 1 banana 
• 150 ml no-added sugar oat milk 
• 1 tsp honey 
• 1 tsp of vanilla extract 

Green smoothie 

• A handful of spinach 
• 1 small avocado 
• A handful of strawberries 
• 150 ml of orange juice 

Useful tip: use ice or frozen fruit for a colder smoothie!

How to make it:    

1. Prep fruit: chop up your fruit into small chunks so they blend well. 
2. Add to blender: add your ingredients for your chosen smoothie into a blender. 
3. Add the liquids: pour in your milk, water, or juice. 
4. Add Ice (optional): this is where you would add ice to make it colder. 
5. Blend: blend until your desired consistency (around a minute). 
6. Adjust: add more milk or fruit to make it thicker or thinner! 

Why your body will thank you: 

Smoothies are a great way to boost your daily intake of essential nutrients and fibre: 

• Increases fruit & veg intake: smoothies can be a great way to increase the intake of fruit and vegetables in our diet. Many studies indicate that a diet high in fruit and vegetables may help reduce breast cancer risk. 
• High fibre: These smoothies are high in fibre from the fruits and vegetables. A diet high in fibre is increasingly linked to a reduced breast cancer risk. 
• Daily servings: these smoothies contribute to your daily recommended "5 a day" of fruits and vegetables. 

Your turn: 

Make any of these smoothies, snap a picture, and share it with us on social media @breastcanceruk. We love seeing your creations! 

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