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22nd Apr 2014

Recipe: A Delicious Berry and Flaxseed Smoothie

A healthy smoothie that's an excellent source of fiber.

Una Kavanagh

This combination may sound a little strange but there’s a lot of nutrition packed into flaxseeds.

About a tablespoon of ground flaxseed will add essential vitamins and minerals to your smoothie, pairing nicely with a variety of juices and berries – and it’s an excellent source of fiber.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbspns ground flaxseeds
  •  1/2 cup fresh orange juice (bits or no bits, up to you!)
  • 1/2 cup non-fat natural yoghurt
  • 1 cup frozen mixed berries
  • 1 banana, peeled and sliced

Method:

  1. Place all of your ingredients into a smoothie maker/blender and blitz until smooth. Best enjoyed on the day.

*Note: Health food stores usually sell ground flaxseed, but if you buy them whole you can grind them before adding to your smoothie.

(Image via Wikimedia Commons/BERTFR)