Berry smoothie bowl

This is basically a smoothie thickened with a few grains or seeds, such as oats, chia or flax. These don’t really add flavour, but make the smoothie both filling and loaded with slow-release energy to keep you going until lunchtime.

SERVES 4 PREP 15 mins NO COOK EASY V 3 tbsp plain yogurt (use dairy-free,

if you prefer)

1 apple and 1 pear, or 2 of each,

quartered and cores removed 3 pitted dates or dried apricots,

roughly chopped

300g mixed fresh or frozen berries 2 tbsp rolled oats, chia or flaxseeds For the topping

100g blueberries

1 kiwi, peeled and sliced small handful of granola 2 tbsp toasted coconut chips edible flowers (optional)

1 Put the yogurt in a blender with all of the fruit and oats or seeds. If you’re using frozen berries, add 4-5 tbsp of water. Put the lid on and whizz until smooth.

2 Check the texture – it should be just spoonable, like a thin yogurt (it will thicken as the oats and seeds absorb moisture and swell up). Add a couple of tablespoons of water if the smoothie is very thick. Pour into bowls, then add the toppings.

GOOD TO KNOW low fat • low cal • fibre • vit c • 2 of 5-a-day PER SERVING 213 kcals • fat 6g • saturates 4g • carbs 31g • sugars 23g • fibre 8g • protein 5g • salt 1.6g