The new year is a time of fresh starts and healthy eating resolutions. So, if you’re looking for new food ideas that are wholesome and delicious to change your eating habits, then South Africa’s culinary darling, Zola Nene, and health and fitness enthusiast, Amy Hopkins, have got your back.
“The beginning of a new year gives you the chance to do things differently but changing your eating habits can be difficult,” says Zola. “It’s much easier to follow a healthy eating plan when the food is delicious.”
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So, we’ve made it easier for you to stick to your goal with these simple summer smoothie recipes from Amy and marmalade oat clusters from Zola.
Amy has four smoothie recipes for effortless, quick meals – whether you need an immune booster, some extra vitamins or for a quick recovery after a long day at work or a long night out. Or just because they taste so good.
“Smoothies are such an easy way to nourish your body, especially in the summer when you want to be refreshed by your food,” says Amy. “They are all made with Rhodes Quality ingredients to help you to eat healthier this year.”
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So instead of just thinking about what you need to cut out in the New Year, think about adding these healthy and yummy smoothies to your life. You can also watch how they make them here.
1. Strawberry and Banana Recovery Smoothie
2 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
1 tbsp sugar and peanut butter
1 cup Rhodes Quality 100% Strawberry and Banana juice
4 to 5 blocks of ice
Method: Blend and serve
2. Tropical Summer Smoothie
1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
1 tbsp flax seeds (optional)
2/3 cup Rhodes Quality 100% Mango juice
1/2 cup Rhodes Quality tinned pineapple pieces
4 to 5 blocks of ice
Decorate with Rhodes Quality granadilla pulp
Method: Blend and serve
3. Immune Boosting Smoothie
1 fresh banana
A handful spinach
1 knob ginger
2/3 cup Rhodes Quality grapefruit pieces
4 to 5 blocks of ice
Method: Blend and serve
4. Green Machine Smoothie
Handful baby spinach leaves
A squeeze of lemon juice
1/4 cup cucumber
1/4 cup Rhodes Quality Pineapple pieces
2/3 cup Rhodes Quality 100% Apple juice
4 to 5 blocks of ice
Method: Blend and serve
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Zola’s marmalade oat clusters go fantastically with the smoothie recipes and are quick and easy to make.
Marmalade Oat clusters
1 cup Rhodes Quality Seville Orange Marmalade
2 Tbs coconut oil
125ml cup Rhodes Quality 100% Mango juice
2 cups rolled oats
½ cup desiccated coconut
100g flaked almonds
50g raisins
Method:
Preheat oven to 180˚C. In a large pot, heat together the marmalade, coconut oil and orange juice.
Stir in the oats, coconut, almonds and raisins.
Place spoonfuls of the mixture onto a lined baking tray to form the clusters, then bake for 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven, then allow to cool before storing in an airtight container.
