VIDEO: Awaker-Shaker Smoothie with Breville Blend Active

A few weeks ago I was invited by the lovely team at Breville to create a smoothie to make their customers feel more awake. I have owned a Breville Blend Active for almost two years and have recently upgraded to the Pro model - it's amazing. Over those years I have used my blender for smoothies, juices (sieving the pulp), banana ice cream and even hummus. So when Breville approached me to make today's film I was really excited to share my recipe.

We named the smoothie the Awaker-Shaker and the key ingredients really pepped up my morning!

Ingredients

Pineapple - 1/3 cut into cubes

Avocado (ripe) - 1/2 a large or one small cut into chunks

Ginger (peeled or unpeeled) - 3cm piece cut into rounds 

Filtered water - 200ml

Pineapple contains a protein digesting enzyme which helps with digestion. Good digestion avoid you feeling bloated or having trouble, well, digesting your food, meaning the energy you get from food can be accessed by the body quicker. It also means your existing energy can be spent on things other than digesting your food. Pineapple is also a great source of Vitamin C which is known for boosting energy levels and aiding your immune system.  

Avocados are packed with healthy fats and proteins which provide energy for the body. Avocados also have a higher level of vitamin B than most fruits. Vitamin B is essential for energy and metabolic support.

Ginger has been used in ancient medicine for hundreds of years to help with energy. Ginger helps to regulate blood glucose (sugar) levels, avoiding spikes and dips in your energy. It also helps with circulation which improves energy levels. 

Enjoy the film!

Find it hard to stay awake in work? You need our new smoothie the Awaker-Shaker from our friend the Young Domestic Goddess. Who is going to give it a try with their Blend Active? #BAgoals
Posted by Breville UK on Thursday, 4 February 2016

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