I am one of those people who is always looking for 'life hacks.' If there is a way of doing something that is faster or more efficient then I want to find it. I am constantly trying to make my life easier and my most recent quest was making breakfast.
I have a smoothie every morning. It's my way of making sure that no matter what I eat for the rest of the day, I have at least gotten a healthy start packed with goodness.
The 'problem' I discovered was that to get all these goodies into a smoothie it takes quite a long time. I always have my fruit cut up and frozen so that's one step out of the way but I still had to get them all out of their bags then scoop in my chia seeds, maca, coconut oil and green stuff and count out my nuts and add the yoghurt.
There had to be a faster way.
Then I had a stroke of genius. Why not put it all in the blender
I'll admit it looks revolting. Totally like frozen slime but it tastes much better. For the first lot, I froze them in baby food freezer trays
Yes I know they look like frozen pureed grass clippings but I promise they tasted good blended up. I'm not going to provide an actual recipe for this because it totally depends on what you like.
Just multiply it by 5 (or whatever will fit in the blender) and blend it all together. I will say add a bit of extra sweetness because blending them fresh can make it taste a bit swampier than frozen. A few raspberries will do the trick.
Only add a tiny bit of liquid when you are processing your fruit and veges. You want just enough to mix it all together. Add the actual liquid when you're making your smoothie for breakfast.
Remember you can only use fresh produce. If something has been frozen you can't blend it and re-freeze. Enjoy your quick, easy, healthy breakfast! Now there is no excuse for skipping the best meal of the day.
Enjoy your quick, easy, healthy breakfast! Now there is no excuse for skipping the best meal of the day.
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says
Yup life hacks are definitely helpful! Especially I'd imagine in your situation with Bubba C! :D
Claire says
They sure are!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
Clever idea!
Claire says
Thanks Maureen!
Renee says
I cut up fruit and whatever else and put into big zip lock bags and store them in the fridge. I usually only do 3 days worth and in the morning dump the bag in with water in my blendtec and that breaker done.
Claire says
That's a good idea too Renee! I used to make up bags of one smoothie worth of veges and keep them in the freezer. Worked pretty well too but I had to be organised.
Hotly Spiced says
That's a great idea, Claire. Like you, I always start the day with a smoothie and it involves nuts, seeds and fruit. I'm hesitant and reluctant to add the vegetables and green tinge but I'm working on it xx
Claire says
I don't add too many veges. I prefer them nice and sweet still! x
My Kitchen Stories says
Good idea Claire
Claire says
Thanks Tania!
Suzie Power says
Hi Claire
I'm searching for a new smoothie to have for breakfast could you please send me the list of what you blend not sure what the green stuff is? Many thanks Suzie
PS The freezing idea is great!
Claire says
No problem Suzie! My usual is berries, banana, orange, green powder (from the health food shop), maca, chia seeds, some nuts, coconut oil and yoghurt. I usually just use water to blend it but have used coconut water too.