This smoothie can be made two ways: regular (strawberries and mango) or very low carb / keto (mixed berries and more coconut oil).
A smoothie that is supposed to replace a meal, such as breakfast, should always contain ample amounts of complete protein, quality fats and fibre. A well composed smoothie will support blood glucose balance throughout the day which will positively impact your stress response, weight loss hormones, metabolic performance and energy.
Smoothies are also a convenient way to include many functional foods in one meal, from antioxidant rich fruits, good fats and probiotic foods to collagen.
Ingredients:
A handful of strawberries or mixed berries and 1/2 small mango or 1/3 spotty banana; for a low carb version you can just use mixed berries and skip the mango or banana (assorted frozen forest fruit works well, available in all supermarkets)
2 tea spoons of chia or flax seeds
1 table spoon of coconut oil, you can add an extra spoon for the berry version
1 serving of protein powder like whey isolate or vegan, ideally together with 1 serving of collagen
Coconut kefir or yoghurt, to achieve a desired consistency
Instructions:
Blend and enjoy.
To feel fuller for longer, use crunchy toppings like almond flakes and toasted coconut chips / desiccated coconut (or just one of them). This will stimulate chewing, which plays a big role in satiety signalling and smooth digestion.
