Breakfast Smoothie

So I have never been one to want just a smoothie for breakfast... I would always quite like something to eat rather than drink. But I decided to give it a go and see if I could feel as full and as energised on a smoothie alone. I have to say, it kept me going all morning, and it was delicious.

I took inspiration from a new cookbook I recently acquired, Deliciously Ella. I made her best breakfast smoothie and it was great. I used what I had to hand which was most of the ingredients she described but I also added a few things to the recipe which I thought would make it yummy.

This breakfast smoothie makes one large glass, enough to satisfy and keep me full all morning!
1/2 ripe avocado
1 ripe banana, peeled
300ml of cold almond milk (I used oat milk as that was what I had in my fridge)
100g/ 1/2 cup frozen berries (or fresh if in season)
30g/ 1/4 cup oats
Large handful of spinach
2 Medjool dates, pitted
1 tbsp milled flax seed powder (I have a blend of flax seed, sesame seed, pumpkin seed and goji berries)

Simply scoop out the flesh from the avocado and place into a blender. I mashed mine a bit first to make it easier to blend. Then place all the other ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into a large glass and enjoy knowing you are providing your body with all the nutrients it needs for a great start to the day.