Two Healthy and Delicious Smoothies

Two Healthy and Delicious Smoothies

We make these smoothies on repeat, honestly. Whether it's a rushed weekday morning or a post-workout moment where you need something fast and genuinely delicious, these two have got you covered. The Berry Blast is bright, tangy and full of that gorgeous deep purple colour that makes you feel like you're doing something brilliant for yourself. The Banana, Oat and Nut one is creamy, filling and almost tastes like a treat, which is our favourite kind of healthy. Make both, pour them side by side, and suddenly breakfast feels like a proper occasion.

Cook: 10 min
Serves 4

Before You Start

  • Blender
  • Glasses for serving

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp ground flaxseed optional
  • 1 tsp maple syrup optional
  • 300g frozen berries
  • 50g rolled oats
  • 30g banana or vanilla plant-based protein powder optional
  • 300ml unsweetened plant-based milk
  • 2 tbsp smooth nut butter
  • 2 tsp ground flaxseed optional
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp maple syrup optional
  • 50g rolled oats
  • 2 small ripe bananas
  • small pinch salt
  • 500ml unsweetened plant-based milk
  • 30g banana or vanilla plant-based protein powder optional

Method

1

For the Berry Blast Smoothie

  • Put all the ingredients in the blender
  • Put the lid on and blend until very smooth (loosen with a little water or extra milk if needed)
  • Pour into glasses and serve immediately
2

For the Banana, Oat & Nut Smoothie

  • Peel the bananas and put them in the blender with all the remaining ingredients
  • Put the lid on and blend until smooth (loosen with a little water if needed)
  • Pour into glasses and serve immediately

Tips & Variations

  • Freeze your fruit: We always keep a bag of frozen berries and sliced bananas in the freezer. Using frozen fruit means you get a thicker, colder smoothie without needing to add ice, which can water things down.
  • Adjust the thickness: If your blender is struggling or things seem too thick, add a splash of water or plant milk a little at a time. Go slowly though, it's much easier to loosen a smoothie than to thicken one back up.
  • Boost it your way: We love adding a spoonful of flaxseeds or chia seeds to either smoothie for an extra hit of omega-3s. They blend right in and you won't even notice them.

Why This Works

The trick with both of these is blending long enough to get them really smooth, none of that gritty texture that can put you off a homemade smoothie. For the banana one, the oats add staying power so you actually stay full, and the nut butter gives it that rich, almost milkshake-like depth. Trust us, once you've had it you'll wonder why you ever bought one from a shop.