Strawberry & Peach Lemonade Smoothie

Grab your sunnies & your book of the moment for this is the perfect poolside refresher or actually for any time of the day (who needs an excuse to drink something so delicious & nutritious?), Not I.

 400g of Strawberries (freeze overnight), 2 Peaches, 1 Lemon, 1 Lime & Coconut water. Blend, Blend, Blend until smooth & Enjoy!  

Alternatives: 

Add protein powder to make it the perfect post-workoout drink (or even a meal replacement)

Add mint for extra freshness 

Add a sweetener of your choice 

Let me know in the comments your take on this smoothie, and tag me in your Instagram or Twitter posts @cocomllechloe, I'd love to see what you all come up with. 

Happy Cooking, 
xxx

Creamy Dark Cocoa Oats

Of late the weather has taken a turn & it's been quite cold out, so this morning I felt like something warm & comforting which resulted in the birth of the most chocolaty creamy oats I've made to date and I thought I'd share the recipe with you all. Here is to delicious healthy & comforting food!

Dark Chocolate Goodness

You Will Need: (Serves 2)

• 1 Cup Oats
• 1 Cup Water
• 1 Cup Almond Milk 
• 1 Tbsp 100% Cocoa Powder 
• 40g Chocolate Flavored Protein Powder (optional)
• Pinch of salt
• Sweetener of Choice (if so desired) 

Method: 

• Allow the water and milk to come to a simmer and add a pinch of salt
• Add the cocoa powder & protein powder until dissolved and left with 'chocolate milk'
• Add in the oats and continuously stir for 3-4 minutes 
• Add additional almond milk for extra creaminess
• Serve warm and add a sweetener of your choice if so desired 

Let me know in the comments your take on this delicious recipe, and tag me in your Instagram or Twitter posts @cocomllechloe, I'd love to see what you all come up with. 

Happy Cooking, 
xxx

Choconana Delight Smoothie

Ever felt like a treat with all your favorite flavours but which will also not hurt that waistline of yours? Well thank me later, for this Choconana Delight smoothie not only tastes like dessert but is full of nutritious goodness & will keep you going all morning & is also great as a post workout boost! 

1 Banana (frozen), 1 Scoop Chocolate protein powder (40g), 1 Tsp Cocao Powder, 1 Tbsp Peanut Butter, 200ml Coconut milk. Blend until smooth and add honey to your taste. 

Let me know in the comments your take on this smoothie, and tag me in your Instagram or Twitter posts @cocomllechloe, I'd love to see what you all come up with. 

Happy Cooking, 
xxx

Raspberry, Blackberry & Mint Smoothie

Raspberries, Blackberries, Lemon, Mint and Coconut Water! It's fresh, delicious and very simple to make. High in vitamins and dietary fibers,  low in calories, what more could you ask for? Great whenever you need something to cool off and give you that extra little boost your body needs. 

Mint Berry Delight 

What will you need: 

• 1 ½ Cups Raspberries 
• 1 ½ Cups Blackberries 
• 300 ml Coconut Water (or Milk) 
• 10 Fresh Mint Leaves (I love mint, put less if so desired) 
• 2 Tbsp Protein Powder (Optional) 
• ½ Lemon (Juice) 

All that color goodness just for you! 

Freeze your berries overnight

Method: 

• Blend the raspberries and blackberries (I always freeze mine overnight, instead of adding ice to my smoothies) with the mint leaves, lemon juice and then the coconut water and blend until smooth
• Add the protein powder if you would like your smoothie slightly thicker or to act as a meal replacement (I prefer to use a berry flavored protein powder in this case) and blend some more 

Blend Blend Blend 

If you would like a creamier consistency, half the coconut water with either coconut milk or cream. 

Let me know in the comments your take on this smoothie, and tag me in your Instagram or Twitter posts @cocomllechloe, I'd love to see what you all come up with. 

Happy Cooking, 
xxx

Red Berry Protein Power Oats

I'm quite excited to post today's breakfast recipe. It's a delicious power boost breakfast which will give you the kickstart you need for a long day ahead. Although a bit high in calories, I wanted something appropriate before a gym workout, high not only in protein and carbohydrates but low in fats too. 

Red Berry Protein Power Oats!

You Will Need: 

• ½ - 1 Cup Oats
• 1 - 2 Cups Almond Milk 
• 10g Raspberries
• 50g Strawberries
• 40g Raspberry flavored Protein Powder

Ready, Set, Go! 

Method: 

1. Heat the milk to a simmer and blend in your protein powder until dissolved
2. Add in oats and allow to simmer whilst stirring until cooked 
3. Add in your berries and blend in 
4. Serve in your favorite bowl and add milk for added creaminess 

Measuring is Important! 

For a bit of crunch roasted almond slithers can do the trick. 

Let me know your take on this recipe or tag me in your Twitter & Instagram posts @cocomllechloe 

Happy Cooking, 

xxx