Berry-Kefir-Smoothie

There’s nothing better than a probiotic boost for breakfast- plus, adding kefir makes your smoothie even more creamy. This healthy smoothie will give you total 15 g protein and can also be a perfect snack for the afternoon.

Feel free to use any kind of berries you have on hand in this delicious recipe!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed berries
• 1 cup plain kefir
• 1/2 ripe banana
• 2 teaspoons peanut or almond butter
• 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Now combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

_{Blueberry -Almond -Chia Pudding}

Whenever i have time in the evening, while dinner is cooking, i prepare this pudding in advance for the next morning. It is made just like overnight oats and should be refrigerated overnight for approximately 8 hours. It only takes you 10 minutes preparation time.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 2 tbsp. chia seeds
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 tablespoon toasted almonds, divided

Stir together all the ingredients, except the blueberries and almonds and refrigerate overnight for about 8 hours. In the morning, top chia pudding with the blueberries and almonds.

Berry-Cherry-Oatmeal Smoothie

This quick breakfast will give you even more power since you are adding oats! I love oats in every style, so here is what i do to have my fruity smoothie with some extra carbs.

Freeze leftovers in individual servings and move a serving to the fridge before going to bed. Your morning is saved!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup quick oats
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 3/4 cup fresh strawberries
• 1/2 cup fresh cherries (dark and sweet)
• 2 tbsp. almond butter
• 1 tbsp. honey
• some ice cubes

Blend the ingredients until smooth. Alternatively, you can let the oats soak in some milk first or even heat them up in the microwave for a minute until they are tender. Afterwards, mix them with the other ingredients in a blender and refrigerate until cool.