Salima Shamji

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Quick and Easy Breakfast Ideas


The Green Smoothie: Perfect Breakfast on the Go.


In an effort to eat more veggies, why not start your day with some? Green smoothies are packed with nutrients to kickstart your day and and are quite refreshing. Experiment with ingredients and see what you like.

Green Smoothie

*Makes 2 servings

500 ml coconut water🥥

2 large handfuls if spinach or kale🥬

Juice of 2 limes🍈

2 handfuls frozen pineapple 🍍

1 red apple (with the skin)🍎

1/4  large cucumber peeled🥒

1/2 avocado 🥑

4 tbsp hemp seeds (good protein source)

1/2 cup crushed ice


The Smoothie Bowl: A Cereal Alternative.

Is cereal or oatmeal your thing? Then try a smoothie bowl! It’s a great way to get a breakfast packed with antioxidants and fibre, giving your breakfast bowl an upgrade.

Smoothie Bowl

 *Makes 2 servings

1 cup blueberries

1/2 cup almond or coconut milk, unsweetened

1 tsp vanilla

2 Tbsp of almond butter

2 scoop of protein powder or 2 Tbsp hemp seeds

1 small banana 

Toppings suggestions:

Granola, goji berries, sliced almonds, fresh berries, diced mangos, sliced banana, chia seeds, shredded unsweetened coconut

Amp the nutritional content by adding toppings with a couple different colours like a banana and red berries. 🍓🍌🍐

Chocolate Lovers Delight: Chocolate Chia Pudding

Chia seeds are loaded with vitamins, minerals and fibre. Per gram, they are high in omega 3, iron and even protein!

So go ahead and indulge in some pudding for breakfast!

Chocolate Chia Pudding:

*Makes one serving

1 cup almond, coconut or other milk

2 Tbsp chia seeds (+ 1 Tbsp if not using coconut milk)

2 Tbs cocoa powder

1 tsp Vanilla

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1 Tbs maple syrup

Add the ingredients to a bottle. Stir with a fork then secure the lid and shake so all ingredients are mixed.

The pudding gets thicker with time so this is great to make the night before or take with you to eat at work.

Top with your favourite berries, nuts, seed, shredded coconut, sliced bananas or whatever you like and aim to get in 3 colours with berries, banana nuts and seeds!


3 quick easy and healthy recipes with:

3 colours ✔️🍓🍑🥬

At least 2 servings fruits/veg  ✔️

Delish ✔️

Now that’s a good breakfast!

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