Cooking Tips
Breakfast smoothie
Make the most of the berry season with a glass of fruity goodness.
Ingredients
- 1 small ripe banana
- about 140g blackberries, blueberries, raspberries or strawberries (or use a mix), plus extra to serve
- apple juice or mineral water, optional
- runny honey, to serve
Method
- STEP 1
Slice the banana into your blender or food processor and add the berries of your choice. Whizz until smooth. With the blades whirring, pour in juice or water to make the consistency you like. Toss a few extra fruits on top, drizzle with honey and serve.
Goes well with
Homemade granola
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 125ml maple syrup
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 300g rolled oats
- 50g sunflower seed
- 4 tbsp sesame seeds
- 50g pumpkin seeds
- 100g flaked almond
- 100g dried berries (find them in the baking aisle)
- 50g coconut flakes or desiccated coconut
Method
- STEP 1
Heat oven to 150C/fan 130C/gas 2. Mix the oil, maple syrup, honey and vanilla in a large bowl. Tip in all the remaining ingredients, except the dried fruit and coconut, and mix well.
- STEP 2
Tip the granola onto two baking sheets and spread evenly. Bake for 15 mins, then mix in the coconut and dried fruit, and bake for 10-15 mins more. Remove and scrape onto a flat tray to cool. Serve with cold milk or yogurt. The granola can be stored in an airtight container for up to a month.
Breakfast smoothie