I’ve been desperately trying to stay as healthy as possible this year, cutting down on carbs, alcohol and junk food. For the most part its been going well, minus the odd treat/binge day. There is no denying we all need those days at some point.
Thanks to a smoothie recipe my dad swore by last year during a 12 week fitness program, I’ve been supplementing a few meals for fruit smoothies. They taste amazing. Don’t judge one of the questionable ingredients before you’ve actually tried it…
1 whole banana
a handful of blueberries
a handful of raspberries
2 tablespoons of cubed tinned pineapple (in own juice)
1/2 cup of Tropicana apple juice
1 1/2 tablespoons of low fat cottage cheese (don’t judge it!)
BLEND
It’s not the most appealing image to look at but, blended altogether it tastes mighty fine. And you can’t taste the cheese, promise!
The fruit acts as the carb, and the cottage cheese acts as the protein, both slowly releasing energy throughout the day. It might not seem like the most filling of meals, but it does keep you full for a good few hours. You can experiment with the ingredients too, sometimes I just use pineapple and no blueberries/raspberries. Other days, I’ll add strawberries in too. Whatever you fancy.
If you like fruit and are searching for a tasty meal supplement, give it a go! You won’t be disappointed!
♥