Whether for an energizing breakfast or a filling lunch, smoothies are a great way of having some or all of the recommended “5 A Day” to help us become healthier by adopting a few small changes into our everyday eating.

Ingredients

Makes 1 large glass

1 banana, peeled and chopped

75g mixed berries (fresh or frozen)

75g low fat natural yoghurt

25g porridge oats

150ml milk (type: your personal preference)

1/4tsp cinnamon

Method

• Put the banana in a blender, adding the mixed berries, yoghurt, porridge oats and milk.
• Blend until all the ingredients are combined together to form a thick liquid.
• Pour into a glass and dust with some cinnamon. Then serve with or without fresh berries atop to decorate.

Dawn: This is a quick and nutritious meal for any time of the day and helps you consume two of the recommended “5 A Day” fruit and vegetables intake that helps towards a healthy and fit way of life.

When you feel good from the inside, you look great from the outside!

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