The old cliché saying goes – breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Various studies have proven this to be true. We have come up with 10 delicious breakfast smoothie recipes with fruit to help fuel you up for the day ahead.

Is it healthy to have smoothies for breakfast?

Smoothies can make a healthy breakfast that is if you have a fair balance of ingredients and nutrients. This includes protein, carbs, and healthy fats. Smoothies that heavily rely on vegetables over fruit cut down your sugar and increase the fibre content. You also want to avoid adding a lot of fruit juice and sweeteners, like syrups and honey, to limit the sweet stuff. Adding yoghurt helps to make your smoothies more filling, so you will stay fuller for longer.

The liquid bases you use in your smoothie also play a big role. Fruit juices are great however if you want to opt for a healthier, less sweet option, then go for milk or a non-dairy milk alternative, like almond, coconut, or oat milk.

Can I have a breakfast smoothie every day?

If you’re looking to get your own blender to use and start making smoothies at home, you’re already one step ahead with saving yourself money. This way you can control exactly what goes into your smoothies. Enjoying a breakfast smoothie every day is absolutely fine if you make sure it has a good balance of nutrients.

Peach Blueberry Smoothie

This sweet blend of peaches and blueberries will have you feeling like it’s summertime in the middle of winter.

In a blender, combine a 125ml milk of your choice with 4 slices of fresh peaches, a handful of blueberries and a handful of kale then blend until smooth. You can add a peach or blueberries flavoured yoghurt for extra taste

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Banana-Blueberry-Soy Smoothie

The delicious and fresh blueberries in this healthy smoothie, which also includes banana and vanilla for sweetness will leave you wishing you had made more.

Combine 250ml of soy milk with a handful of frozen blueberries, 1 chopped banana, and one teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. Blend for around 20 to 30 seconds until smooth. You can add more milk if you prefer to have the mixture thinner. The advantage of making your own smoothie at home is being able to control exactly what goes into it.

Milk and Honey Smoothie

Make yourself a refreshing and sweet milk and honey smoothie using a few simple ingredients.

In a blender, combine 250ml of almond milk, 1 medium cucumber (peeled and sliced), 50g of green grapes, 2 medium stalks celery (peeled and sliced), and 1 tbsp of honey. Blend until the mixture is smooth.

Berry-Banana-Oat Smoothie

Oats add some thickness to your smoothies and help you feel fuller longer. The blend of berries and bananas is a flavour loved by many.

In a blender, combine a handful of frozen strawberries, 250ml of low-fat yoghurt, 1 banana, sliced, 150g of rolled oats, 250ml orange juice, and 1 tbsp honey. Blend until the mixture is smooth. Enjoy!

Caribbean Dream Smoothie

Using your Greek yoghurt to make a breakfast smoothie is a great option and it tastes delicious too.

Blend 100g of pineapple chunks, 50ml Greek yoghurt, 200ml refrigerated coconut milk, 100ml of orange juice, 1/4 of a large banana, a handful of blueberries and a handful of ice cubes until smooth.

Cranberry Banana Smoothie

The banana adds body and sweetness, almond milk keeps the calorie count low, and maple syrup offers a seasonal sweetness.

In a blender, add a handful of frozen cranberry, 250ml unsweetened almond milk, 1 banana, 1 tbsp of maple syrup, ½ cup ice cubes. Puree until frothy and smooth.

 Orange Dream Smoothie

This orange dream breakfast smoothie is the perfect breakfast recipe for after a workout to give you the refreshment you need.

Start by adding 1 orange (peeled), 100ml milk or yoghurt, 250ml orange juice from concentrate, 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract, and 4 ice cubes. Throw all the ingredients into a blender and process until smooth.

Strawberry-Kiwi Smoothie

The fruity, low-calorie smoothie recipe becomes healthier when you use organic kiwis, which contain higher levels of vitamin C.

In a blender, combine 250ml of apple juice, 1 ripe banana, 1 kiwi, 5 frozen strawberries and 2 teaspoons of honey. Puree until smooth and enjoy.

Watermelon Wonder Smoothie

Transform a summer fruit favourite into a delightful healthy smoothie. To prepare, add some chopped watermelon to a blender with 250ml of milk and 2 cups ice. Blend for 20 seconds or until you’ve achieved your desired consistency.

Tutti-Frutti Smoothie

A splash of orange juice infuses citrus into this healthy and refreshing snack.

All you need is a handful of mixed frozen berries, some crushed pineapple in juice, 50g of plain yoghurt, half a sliced banana, and 100ml orange juice. Blend for about two minutes, or until smooth.

These breakfast smoothie recipes are sure to help you get ready for the day ahead. Not only are they quick and easy to make, but they taste delicious too.

You must try these easy breakfast smoothie recipes and let us know what you think! If you do make one, let us see it on social! Tag @mcqueensdairies on your photo & add the hashtag #McqueensMakes in your caption so we don’t miss it!

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Has the Easter Bunny been overly generous this year? This easy Easter Egg Cheesecake recipe is a must-have Easter dessert. Turn your leftover chocolate Easter eggs into rich and creamy cheesecake filled Easter eggs. With a biscuit base and deliciously indulgent cheesecake stuffed inside half a chocolate Easter egg and topped with more easter chocolate. Heavenly!

This super simple Easter cheesecake recipe is perfect to get the kids involved with. Let them customise their cheesecake filled eggs with their favourite Easter treats such as mini eggs or smarties.

It’s perfect for serving after Easter dinner and is sure to keep every-bunny happy.

Easy Easter Egg Cheesecake Recipe (No-Bake!)

This easy Easter Egg Cheesecake recipe is a must-have Easter dessert. It's super simple (no-bake!) and perfect to get the kids involved with!

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Course Dessert

Ingredients

  

• 2 Hollow chocolate Easter Eggs
• 150 grams Biscuits (most of your favourite biscuits will work – we love Oreo, Lotus, Biscoff, Digestives etc.)
• 50 grams Unsalted butter (melted)
• 150 grams Marscapone
• 200 grams Soft cheese
• 5 tbsp Icing sugar (sieved)
• 200 grams Double cream (chilled cream whips better)

Chocolate sauce to drizzle

• 8 tbsp Milk (any milk will work, but whole milk will make it thicker and creamier)
• 170 grams Chocolare chips

To serve

• Your favourite Easter treats (such as Mini Eggs, Smarties, Rolos, Chocolate buttons – let your imagination run wild!)

Instructions

 

STEP 1 – Separating the Easter eggs (without breaking them!)

• Carefully run a hot knife along the seam and slowly pry apart. We recommend heating the knife by dipping it into a bowl of hot water.

STEP 2 – Break up the biscuits

• Tip your biscuits into a bowl (or a sandwich bag) and use the end of a rolling pin to bash to a fine crumb. Alternatively, whizz the biscuits to a fine crumb in a food processor.
• Stir in the melted butter until well combined (slowly add more butter if the mixture is too dry) Carefully spoon the mixture into the Easter egg halves and gently compress using the back of the spoon. Transfer to the fridge and chill until needed.

STEP 3 – The cheesecake filling

• Mix the soft cheese, mascarpone, and icing sugar in a medium bowl with a wooden spoon until smooth.
• In a separate bowl, beat the double cream to soft peaks using a whisk. An electric whisk is easier, but if whisking by hand, you will need a balloon whisk, a sturdy bowl and elbow grease – it should take no more than 3-5 minutes.
• Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, then carefully spoon the cheesecake filling over the chilled biscuit bases in the Easter eggs.
• Carefully level the surfaces with a palette knife or spatula, then chill for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight) until firm and set.

STEP 4 – Make the chocolate sauce

• In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave your milk for 30 seconds, until simmering. Remove from microwave and stir in chocolate until melted and smooth. Leave to cool.

STEP 5 – The fun part – decorating the Easter Egg Cheesecakes

• Scatter your cheesecake-filled eggs with your chosen Easter treats, then drizzle with caramel or chocolate sauce.

If you make this no-bake Easter egg cheesecake, let us know what you think. Tag @mcqueensdairies in your photo and add the hashtag #McqueensMakes in your caption.

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Whether you’re baking for your Valentine, Galentine, or a bit of self-love, nothing says ‘I love you’ more than a baked Valentine gift and these heart-shaped iced biscuits are the ideal treat; soft, sweet, and delicious!

Before you get your heart set on making these, tasty treats, don’t forget to add a carton of our free-range eggs to your order!

If you make these easy heart-shaped iced biscuits, let us know what you think! Tag @mcqueensdairies in your photo and add the hashtag #McqueensMakes in your caption!

Whilst the convenience of having an almond milk delivery to your doorstep is one we all love, making your own can be just as fun. You might be wondering, how is almond milk made? This homemade almond milk recipe allows you to control the amount of sweetness and allows you to test different thicknesses to the dairy free milk.

Almond milk is a non dairy milk alternative made from almonds. It has a nutty flavour and a creamy consistency and can be used as a replacement for cow’s milk.  It’s a plant-based milk alternative that is suitable for vegans and contains no dairy or animal ingredients. It comes in different types such as sweetened and unsweetened. Unsweetened vegan milk is thought to be healthier for you and can be used in direct replacement for cow’s milk.

So, how is almond milk made? It is very simple to make your very own almond milk with the method only requiring only 2 ingredients, 10 minutes, and a blender.

How is Almond milk made?

Making your very own almond milk starts with soaking almonds overnight in cool water. Warm water will drain the flavour out of the almonds so make sure the water is cool, but not freezing cold. It is also important to leave the almonds in a fridge overnight and not out on the counter. In the morning, drain the almonds thoroughly and then add to a blender. In the blender, add water, salt and anything else you wish to add. You can add vanilla, dates or berries for different variations of flavours.

Once added, blend for 1-2 minutes until combined. Then using a nut milk bag, if you don’t have one of these you can easily use a clean tea towel, strain out the mixture into a bowl or glass.

How long your milk lasts depends on the temperature of your fridge and how fresh the ingredients are. On average we would say your milk should last around 4-5 days.

We hope the answer to your question – ‘how is almond milk made?’ has been answered however if making homemade almond milk is not for you and you wish to have an almond milk delivery we offer unsweetened almond milk and sweetened almond milk. The creamy and fresh tasting almond milk can be delivered twice weekly to your doorstep by our local milkmen. The benefits of an almond milk delivery means you never have to worry about waking up to no almond milk.

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When life gets busy, we often look for easy meals that can be made quickly. If you are running out the house but need a tasty meal idea, this recipe for an omelette which can be done in less than 5 minutes!

When you’re looking to create the perfect tasty omelette, you will have to consider the size of the pan. Too large a pan could cause the omelette to spread too thinly which is more prone to overcooking, while a small pan could make the omelette too spongy and thick to fold.

Removing your eggs from the fridge a few hours prior to making your omelette will help to form your omelette quicker once the eggs are in the pan.

Preparing all your fillings and ingredients first will help to make the process a lot quicker and easy to make before work. We are sure that you will love this easy to follow omelette recipe.

You can add any filling to your omelette such as tomato, cheese, onion, peppers or bacon. We are sure that you will love this easy recipe and you can even make this the night before work and reheat it at lunch time to make the perfect lunch snack.

McQueens Dairies Free Range Eggs

Why not try making your own omelette with McQueens Dairies Delicious Free Range Eggs? Our free range eggs can be added to your weekly deliveries in our online shop.

Remember to tag us in your quick and easy omelettes on Facebook or on Instagram using the hashtag #mcqueensdairies and we will re-share your delicious creations!

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You may have tried our delicious McQueens oat milk before, but have you ever tried making it yourself? Homemade oat milk is not as complicated as you might think and can be done using only one ingredient. Oat milk is lactose free which makes oat milk perfect for those who are lactose intolerant. It is important to note that making oat milk is not like making other alternative milks like almond milk. With homemade oat milk, the goal is to press and squeeze the the mixture as little as possible. This is to make sure you have the right consistency. Read below to find out how to make your own oat milk. Alternatively you a can get your Oat milk delivered to you door twice week in cartons or reusable glass bottles.

The first time you make homemade milk, you might find it time consuming and tedious but the more you make it, the easier it will become. This drink will last 2-3 days in the fridge and for the best taste, we recommend you shake before use. Making this milk can be a fun task to do at the weekend and you can add your own variations to it. Some people like to add dates when making it or add more salt to it.

Can I use any type of oats?

Porridge oats do work the best, however you can try using rolled oats to make your homemade milk. The coarser the oat is, the longer it take for them to soak and sieved so porridge oats are best.

My homemade milk is too thin, what can I do?

If your cloth is too thick, this can cause the drink to become thin. This is because more of the mixture is being trapped in the cloth. A muslin cloth is a great type of cloth to use to make sure your milk isn’t too thin. As the recipe states, you can add water to thin the milk but there isn’t much you can do if it’s too thin.

My milk separates when in the fridge, why has this happened?

This is an common occurrence and can happen with almond milk or soya milk. To help with this, simply shake or stir the oat milk before consuming to bring it together again.

Making your own non dairy milk is a great way to start if you are looking to create your own alternative milk. The oat drink is a great addition to tea, coffee, breakfast cereal or even as a drink on its own.

We’re sure that this recipe will spark your interest for making your very own homemade alternative milk. It is a great non dairy alternative to cow’s milk and is widely used for those unable to consume traditional cow’s milk or for anyone who follows a vegan diet.

Oato Oat Milk

If making oat milk is not your thing, then we are pleased to now offer oat milk from Oato which comes in glass reusable bottles. The Oato milk is a creamy milk alternative which is lactose, nut, sugar and soy free. It is made with the freshest British ingredients. It contains no animal products so it is safe to consume if you follow a vegan or plant based diet. Many have said it is the best oat milk and because of the ingredients it is made from. It is also lactose free which makes it the perfect milk alternative as lactose free milk is good for you and offers a suitable alternative.

Oatomilk is made from British ingredients and packed with the right amount of nutrients required. Many say this plant based alternative is one of the best tasting oat milks. Oat milk for lactose intolerant sufferers is the perfect option and gives a wonderful taste to tea and coffee.

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Poached eggs taste great. They taste even better when you know the secrets to ensure the perfect shape and the yolk seamlessly slides out the whites. Why not have a go using your McQueens Dairies Free Range Eggs?

Top tips

1. When it comes to the depth of the water, using a pot with a minimum of 3-4 inches of water is what will give you the perfect round shape to your poached egg. Using a shallow pan with an inch or 2 of water, you will end up with a flat poached egg.
2. Using fresh eggs that have been delivered or bought the day of you making your poached eggs will result in tighter whites. It will also give more of the spherical shape. Our delicious free range eggs delivered in the morning will be perfect for this.
3. Cracking your McQueens Dairies eggs into a small sieve and draining out the liquid egg white will help to keep the shape. Transfer the eggs into a smaller dish, this will make it easier to slide into the pot of water.
4. Adding vinegar to the water will help the egg to maintain the round shape. Adding salt to the water will change the density of the water. This will cause the egg whites to splay. Add a tablespoon of vinegar and stir it in the water at speed, then take your egg and drop it into the middle.
5. For a firm, white and liquid yolk, set a timer for 3 minutes and then remove from the pot. Gently tap your egg to see if it is to your liking, if not, pop back into the water for a further 30 seconds.

How do you like your McQueens eggs in the morning? We would love to see your perfect poached eggs on our social media channels. Use the hashtag #mcqueensdairies to be featured on our Instagram.

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Making homemade yoghurt isn’t as difficult or complex as you may think. It does take some time and the key is to ensure good temperature control but after you taste the finished product we think the effort is worth it. The best part is, all you need is 2 simple ingredients.

Hints and tips for making homemade yoghurt

1. Make sure the milk you use for this recipe is whole milk as this will give a richer taste. If you want to make low fat yoghurt, use skimmed milk and opt for a low fat yoghurt when buying.
2. Getting your milk to the right temperature is important as this will affect the temperature. You can use a thermometer to ensure it reaches 180°F.
3. Using air-tight jars are the best ways to store your yoghurt to maintain its freshness and keep your yoghurt for longer.
4. To make different variations of flavours, you can simply blend any fruit of your choice and add this to the milk and yoghurt mix.

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Get creative with our baked eggs recipe with a combination of delicious flavours.

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New you, new recipes

The New Year brings a time for reflection and changes. You may be feeling guilty for pigging out over the holidays, but with our 5 healthy smoothie recipes, we’re sure you will find something to help with the guilt and get you back on track for the New Year.

McQueens Dairies milk is a key ingredient in making these delicious smoothies so make sure you’re stocked up on your fresh milk delivery. Dairy-free or plant-based? Swap the milk in any of these recipes for your favourite milk alternative, such as Almond, Coconut, Oat, or Soya!

Banana Smoothie

In less than 5 minutes, make the most delicious tasting banana smoothie, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.

Strawberry Smoothie

Enjoy this delightful refreshing smoothie made with strawberries – ready in under 5 minutes.

Blueberry Smoothie

This creamy and refreshing blueberry smoothie is made with yogurt, blueberries and a banana, all blended together into a frosty drink. An easy and delicious way to start off your day!

Raspberry Sunrise Smoothie

This simple but refreshing smoothie is perfect for those who have fresh milk and orange juice delivered.

Raspberry and Apple Smoothie

This fresh and tasty smoothie is full of flavour to get your day started off the right way.

These 5 delicious healthy smoothie recipes are sure to help you feel healthier after over-indulging after the festivities. You can even swap out the regular McQueens Dairies milk and try Almond or Oat milk.

We hope you enjoy making these healthy smoothie recipes and be sure tag us on social media using the hashtag #mcqueensdairies

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Christmas Leftovers Sandwich Recipe

It’s boxing day and the kitchen is full of Christmas leftovers from the day before. What to do with all that delicious turkey?

If you want to avoid wasting your leftovers then why not get inspired with our Christmas leftover sandwich recipe.

Impress your family and enjoy this delicious treat on Boxing Day.

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