Carrot cake smoothie bowl

A delicious healthy recipe commissioned from Sleekgeek Success Story turned Coach,  Sylvia Frank (read more about her here).

Carefully designed to fit in with the Sleekgeek Food List,  Healthy Meal Template, and  Portion Control Guide.

DETAILS

Recommended for: Breakfast
Serves: 1 female

INGREDIENTS:

• PROTEIN:
  • 1/2 serving vanilla whey
  • 125 ml low fat cottage cheese

• VEGETABLES/FRUIT:
  • 1/3 a cup cubed pineapple
  • Half a cup finely grated carrot

• SMART CARBS
  • 1/3 cup raw oats

• HEALTHY FAT:
  • Tbsp finely chopped walnuts/pecans
  • tsp ground linseeds

• HERBS, SPICES AND EXTRAS:
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ginger
  • Tbsp desiccated coconut (optional)
  • sweetener of choice

UTENSILS:

• Cutting board
• Bowls
• Grater
• Blender
• Measuring spoons

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Measure the oats, spices, coconut, linseed, cottage cheese and whey and add it all to the blender.
• Add the finely grated carrot, keeping a generous Tbsp aside for garnish.
• Add half the pineapple, keeping aside a piece or two for garnish.
• Add sweetener if desired.
• Blend briefly if you want some texture or blend until smooth if you prefer.
• Garnish with bits of grated carrot and pineapple.
• Sprinkle with chopped nuts.

Point of interest:
This is a delightful breakfast. It is nutrient dense and has loads of fibre.