Summer is here and it’s a great time to take advantage of the freshest seasonal fruit to bump up the taste of your meals and bump off any extra kilos! We all know breakfast is the "most important meal of the day", and skipping it can affect your energy levels – no good at all when you’re heading in for your pilates class at Core!

Try these light, new options this summer to make sure your breakfast is setting
you up for whatever your day brings!

Mango yogurt smoothie
Ingredients
100ml still mineral water
Chilled 1 mango, halved either side of the stone, flesh scooped out and cut away from the stone
110g natural yogurt
Pinch of cinnamon
Sliced mango and cinnamon stick to garnish

Method
Place all of the ingredients in blender, and blend until smooth. Poor into a glass and garnish with sliced mango and cinnamon stick. Enjoy!

Bircher Muesli (Serves 1-2)

Tailor this delicious breakfast option by using any combination of fresh or dried fruit and nuts. If you don’t like yoghurt, add more mashed banana and fruit juice. Double the recipe to make enough for several days’ breakfasts - it tastes even better after a little time in the fridge!

Combine the rolled oats, apple juice, yoghurt, currants, almonds, nutmeg and cinnamon in a large bowl and stir together. Chill overnight (or for at least two hours). To serve, stir in the grated apple and banana, put into a bowl and garnish with seasonal berries and mint sprigs.

Suggested additions or substitutions: seasonal berries; passionfruit pulp; sultanas (golden raisins) or dried cranberries; roughly chopped dried apricots or dried pears; chopped nuts; pepitas (pumpkin seeds).