5 recipes for yummy and fast breakfast smoothies you can take to work

Getting as much sleep as we can each night is important to most of us, and we’d prefer more sleep over getting up and preparing breakfast to take to work. The only problem is that breakfast (or even lunch for that matter) can be unhealthy or expensive. Making something yourself guarantees you know what’s gone into it, and lets you control what you put in your body.

Smoothies are a great way of making a quick and easy breakfast that you can take with you. They take all of five minutes to throw together (all you need to do is throw it all in a blender), as long as you’ve got the ingredients handy. Here are five great smoothies to try for a much needed health and mood boost. No better way to start the day!

#1 Kiwi & Gula Melaka 

This recipe from Zespri and beloved Singaporean chef Violet Oon packs a punch. Kiwifruit is one of the best fruits you can eat for vitamin C: One kiwifruit contains most of our recommended daily Vitamin C intake! They are also a great source of fibre, folate, and potassium.

Ingredients

3 Kiwifruits, peeled

150ml Greek yoghurt

2 to 4 tablespoons of Gula Melaka, chopped and to taste

4 to 6 ice cubes

#2 Banana & dark chocolate

Aside from being rich in potassium, fibre and vitamins, bananas also contain tryptophan, an amino acid that studies suggest plays a role in preserving memory and boosting your mood. 

Ingredients

1 frozen banana

30 g of dark chocolate (with at least 70% cocoa is healthiest)

½ cup milk 

4 to 6 ice cubes

#3 Chia seeds & berries

This smoothie makes for a great source of plant-based protein, anti-inflammatory omega-3s and antioxidants! Make sure to freeze the berries the day before so your smoothie stays cold and icy without watering it down.

Ingredients

½ cup of frozen berries

½ tablespoon of chia seeds

¼ cup water

100ml natural yoghurt 

Honey to taste

#4 Avocado & soy

Avocados are an amazing source of omega-3 fatty acids and make for a delicious and creamy smoothie without the “bad” fat content. Soy on the other hand is lactose-free, good for your blood pressure and cholesterol, and healthier than regular milk. 

Ingredients

1 ripe avocado 

1 cup soy milk

4 to 6 ice cubes

#5 Pineapple & coconut

It’s like having a pina colada for breakfast, but one that’s actually good for your health! You can use coconut oil and some almond milk instead of coconut milk if you prefer an even healthier option. Pineapple is rich in Vitamin C, manganese, and protein-digesting enzymes, which give it anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits.

Ingredients

1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple chunks

¾ cup light coconut milk 

4 to 6 ice cubes

Feel free to switch up the fruits or mix them together. Experiment with soy, coconut, almond or regular milk to figure out which you like best. Happy blending!