{"id":4240,"date":"2021-07-12T10:50:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-12T10:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/?p=4240"},"modified":"2023-08-22T21:17:14","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T21:17:14","slug":"breakfast-smoothies-a-great-way-to-start-the-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/breakfast-smoothies-a-great-way-to-start-the-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Breakfast Smoothies &#8211; A Great Way To Start The Day | Mindful Chef"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>At <a href=\"http:\/\/mindfulchef.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mindful Chef<\/a>, we\u2019re passionate about getting the nation eating healthier. We\u2019ve made this even easier with our frozen breakfast smoothie kits, delivered straight to your door. We explore the health benefits of breakfast smoothies, what getting smoothies delivered means, and why you should try it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"599\" height=\"517\" class=\"wp-image-3962\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Smoothies-9-4-21-explosion-1-comp-sans-fruit-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Smoothies-9-4-21-explosion-1-comp-sans-fruit-1.jpg 599w, https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Smoothies-9-4-21-explosion-1-comp-sans-fruit-1-300x259.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Are breakfast smoothies actually healthy?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The short answer is yes. Smoothies are healthy, and make a healthy breakfast option. Make sure your ingredients are well chosen and the portions are reasonable.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Choose breakfast smoothie recipes with low sugar levels, high protein levels, fibre, and healthy fats to keep you fuller for longer. That way, your breakfast smoothie will be the perfect blend of nutrition to get your day started, and keep your energy up for as long as possible.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>To be safe, try our <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.mindfulchef.com\/collections\/smoothies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pre-packaged breakfast smoothie mixes<\/a> that are ready to blitz and go. We\u2019ve chosen all the ingredients to keep you healthy.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Benefits of breakfast smoothies<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are a lot of benefits that come with drinking breakfast smoothies. They are portable, family-friendly, and delicious. They are easy to adapt to any dietary requirements and they\u2019re easy to prepare yourself. Breakfast smoothies can be a great way to get more of a certain food group into you or your family\u2019s diets.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A fruit breakfast smoothie is a great way to get little ones to enjoy fruit. Make them with milk or yoghurt substitutes for a thicker, fuller-for-longer feeling. Take a look at our selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.mindfulchef.com\/collections\/frozen-berry-smoothies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fruit Smoothies<\/a> today!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Green breakfast smoothies are packed full of leafy greens like kale or spinach which are great sources of iron. They are a brilliant way to get more vegetables and vitamins into your diet. Include a little fruit for some sweetness. Take a look at our selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.mindfulchef.com\/collections\/frozen-green-smoothies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Green Smoothies<\/a> today!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-image-4243\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Smoothies-9-4-21-Strawberry-goji-comp-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Smoothies-9-4-21-Strawberry-goji-comp-3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Smoothies-9-4-21-Strawberry-goji-comp-3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.mindfulchef.com\/collections\/smoothies\/products\/strawberry-goji-smoothie-pack-of-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Strawberry Goji Smoothie<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Protein breakfast smoothies are a great option for those gym-goers wanting an easy way to consume protein post-workout. Use protein powders or pack it full of protein sources like tofu or yoghurts.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Breakfast smoothies packed with the right ingredients keep you fuller for longer. This can help with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/weight-loss-meals-feel-healthy-not-hungry\/\">weight loss<\/a>, or health diets. Having a smoothie in the morning can give you a boost to begin the day. This way, you can get the nutrition you need at breakfast time, without those cravings later on.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-image-4242\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Cucumber-Melon-comp-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Cucumber-Melon-comp-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Cucumber-Melon-comp-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.mindfulchef.com\/collections\/smoothies\/products\/cucumber-melon-smoothie-pack-of-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cucumber Melon Smoothie<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Delicious smoothies delivered<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Kickstart your morning with a delicious, nutritious breakfast smoothie to awaken the senses and get you through the day. Our frozen breakfast smoothies are pre-prepped and full of frozen fruit, veg and healthy grains. Simply add a splash of your chosen liquid (we love coconut water), blitz, and you\u2019re good to go! You can find our recommended smoothie pairings on our blog: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/perfect-smoothie-pairings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Perfect Pairings For Your Smoothies<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"594\" height=\"482\" class=\"wp-image-4241\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Frozen-2021-packaging-18-1-21-Smoothies-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Frozen-2021-packaging-18-1-21-Smoothies-1.jpg 594w, https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Frozen-2021-packaging-18-1-21-Smoothies-1-300x243.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.mindfulchef.com\/collections\/smoothies\/products\/flavour-blast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Smoothie Flavour Blast Bundle<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Within each of our pre-prepared breakfast smoothie pouches you can be assured there are no added sugars, no preservatives, no stabilisers and above all, no nasties. Just pure pre-prepared frozen fruit, vegetables and healthy grains, meaning they are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/gluten-free-recipes\">gluten free.<\/a>\u00a0With everything you need to keep you active and healthy throughout the day, your tastebuds will love the cool, refreshing taste breakfast smoothies have to offer.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>So stock your freezer full of our breakfast smoothies, bursting with vitamins, to ensure you never go without! Check out our full <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.mindfulchef.com\/collections\/smoothies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">selection of breakfast smoothie pouches<\/a> now!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you are new to our breakfast smoothie pouch collection, why not start with our <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.mindfulchef.com\/collections\/smoothies\/products\/new-breakfast-bundle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Smoothie Taster Bundle<\/a>. Containing 6 flavours, you will be sure to find your favourite. If you\u2019re a smoothie-holic, discover your next favourite flavour today by checking out our collections.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>By far the breakfast smoothie is the easiest and tastiest way to get your 5-a-day!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Yet to try healthy eating made easy? Get \u00a310 off your first two\u00a0healthy recipe\u00a0boxes by entering code\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mindfulchef.com\/BLOG20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BLOG20<\/a>\u00a0at checkout. Mindful Chef\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipe-boxes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">healthy recipe boxes<\/a>\u00a0provide you with the tools to cook delicious nutritious meals, in under 30 minutes. Each box contains recipe instructions, pre-portioned ingredients and fresh\u00a0produce\u00a0sourced from award-winning British farms.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Mindful Chef, we\u2019re passionate about getting the nation eating healthier. We\u2019ve made this even easier with our frozen breakfast smoothie kits, delivered straight to your door. We explore the health benefits of breakfast smoothies, what getting smoothies delivered means, and why you should try it. Are breakfast smoothies actually healthy? 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