Reviewing some of the comments on my post about Breakfast Week there have been a few requests for something for very early post-ops and also those who need something dairy-free.
It can be difficult to find a dairy-free snack or breakfast option, but
these two smoothies fit the bill. They’re also a great way of getting fruit, calcium and some fibre into your new dietary regime. Each recipe is enough for 1 pre-surgery or normal portion or up to 2 small WLS portions.
ENERGY BANANA AND CRANBERRY SMOOTHIE
Ingredients
METRIC/US
1 tbsp oats
150 ml/2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk (I used Alpro)
1 small banana
50 ml/1/4 cup unsweetened cranberry juice drink
40 g/scant 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
Method
- Soak the oats in the almond milk for 15 minutes.
- Add to a liquidiser or blender with the banana, cranberry juice and cranberries.
- Blitz until smooth and pour into a glass to serve.
SERVES 1
WLS PORTION: 1/2-1
V suitable for Vegetarians
CALORIES: 142
PROTEIN: 2.8g
CARBOHYDRATE: 26.7g
FAT; 2.7g
CHIA SEED AND RASPBERRY SMOOTHIE
Ingredients
METRIC/US
1 tbsp chia seeds
200 ml/scant 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (I used Alpro)
75 g/3/4 cup raspberries
sweetener to taste
Method
- Soak the chia seeds in the almond milk for 15 minutes.
- Add to a liquidiser or blender with the raspberries and sweetener to taste (I used 1 tsp Truvia).
- Blitz until smooth and pour into a glass to serve. Drink immediately.
SERVES 1
WLS PORTION: 1/2-1
V suitable for Vegetarians
CALORIES: 132
PROTEIN: 4.9g
CARBOHYDRATE: 4.1 g
FAT: 5.3g
Anne De Tremerie says
Can i use skimmed milk instead of almond milk? And for the other recipes how long does the basic recipe stays eatable?
CAROL says
You can use skimmed milk Anne but the consistency will be thinner and it won’t be dairy free. These are best consumed on the same day as making. C x