Here is a super quick breakfast recipe that is not only healthy but a great way to add more fruit into your daily diet. Fruit smoothies are a great breakfast idea and this quick and easy recipe will have you in and out of the kitchen in no time.

Here is a basic smoothie recipe that is simple, versatile and can be changed depending on available ingredients or whatever you may have a taste for when you make your smoothie. You are limited only by your imagination on the flavor varieties you can invent.

Quick and Easy Smoothie Directions:

Just pick a liquid, a fruit or fruit combination, a protein addition and (if desired) a sweetener and/or spice. Adjust ingredients according to your own taste. The measurements for this quick breakfast recipe make a single serving.

For blending instructions, simply place all the ingredients, starting with the liquid, into a blender and add a few ice cubes. Put on the lid and blend until smooth. Add more ice cubes and/or liquid if needed to achieve the desired consistency.

Liquid:
I use one cup of plain or vanilla low-fat rice, soy or almond milk but you may prefer to use low-fat or fat-free milk or plain or vanilla yogurt. Sometimes I swap out the milk and simply use just plain unsweetened fruit juice like orange, cranberry, apple or pineapple juice.

Fruit:
I usually use about a cup to a cup and a half of fruit (cut into small chunks if needed), either a single type or a combination (see fruit combination ideas below), such as bananas, berries (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries or blueberries), peaches, melon (cantaloupe, honeydew or seedless watermelon), pineapple, papaya, or mango.

Extra Protein:
Adding a scoop of protein powder to your smoothie adds extra nutrition very easily. Try a flavored protein powder (like chocolate or vanilla) to add a little extra flavor to your smoothies. You could also add some silken tofu to your smoothies (about 2-3 ounces per smoothie). Just break it up a little as you put it into the blender.

Sweet and/or Spice:
I drizzle in some honey, agave syrup, maple syrup or even a little brown sugar to my own taste. Sometimes I will add a pinch of spice like cinnamon, nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice to add a little extra layer of flavor. Some other ideas are to use are a little coconut cream or grated coconut, a little cocoa powder or a little lemon or lime zest.

Here are some flavorful fruit combinations you might like to try:
– mango, banana, and orange juice or
– blueberries and banana or
– strawberries and raspberries or
– mango, strawberries and banana or
– cantaloupe and mango or
– strawberries, cocoa powder, and cinnamon
– mango, papaya and cinnamon

This quick breakfast fruit recipe can be changed all throughout the year and made with seasonal fruit. It will always be different so you will never be bored. Try smoothies for a change of pace as a quick breakfast meal in a glass or a great snack. They are a fast and nutritious breakfast this is not only delicious but a healthy meal choice.