Your Perfect Breakfast (Part 4) - The perfect pre- workout breakfast

The perfect pre- workout breakfast

Berry yogurt smoothie

Serves  2

It is perfect because … light, easily digestible and a good source of protein (from the yogurt), smoothies are the perfect first- thing fuel if you are heading off to the gym. Blueberries’ antioxidant quota puts them in the top superfood spot.

·         60g blackberries

·         150g blueberries

·         A70g 0% fat Greek yogurt

·         8g flax seed

·         100ml apple juice

Calories 112, Fat 2g, Protein 11g, Fibre 4.5g

1. Put all the ingredients in a blender and blitz until the berries are copped up and well combined
2. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes, then divide between two glasses.

Power smoothie … if you want dairy- free

Serves 2

It is perfect because .. you can skip the dairy butt add essential protein with a scoop of protein powder and some ground almonds. Pineapple juice is rich in serotonin, a guaranteed mood- booster, so you will get your day off to a great start.

·         200g raspberries

·         250ml pineapple juice

·         30g ground almonds

·         1 tsbp protein powder

·         2tbsp wheat germ

Calories 250, Fat 10.5g, Protein 15.5g, Fibre 6.5g

1. Put all the ingredients in a blender and blitz until the raspberries are chopped up and the smoothie is well combined
2. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes, then divide between two glasses.