Halloween, the craziest and spookiest time of year, is upon us! It's the perfect excuse to go all out on costumes and decorations, but what about food? Obviously the treats are sorted, but if you really want to take your Halloween game to the next level, then it all starts with the perfect Halloween breakfast!  Balance those chocolates and sweets with a healthy and delicious  pumpkin pie-inspired smoothie bowl from MOD.  It's not only delicious, but it's also vegan, gluten-free, and a super healthy way to start your perfect Halloween.

This is an quick, easy and insanely delicious breakfast smoothie.  All it requires is chucking 6 ingredients into your blender jug and hitting the smoothie function on your MOD Blend Pro. Forty seconds later you'll have a perfectly balanced breakfast or snack.  Thanks to the frozen banana, nut butter and flax seeds, this smoothie is thick and creamy but still able to be sipped through a straw - perfect for when you are needing breakfast on the run.  Adding nut butter to smoothies ensures you get a healthy dose of good fats in your diet. Almond butter, for example, contains heart-loving monounsaturated...

Eleni from Vasili's Garden has created a super refreshing summer smoothie in her MOD Blend Pro that is easy to whip up and is perfectly sweet. It is great for both kids and adults alike and makes a wonderful mid morning or mid afternoon snack. If you are wanting something a bit more substantial, try adding your favourite vanilla or plain protein powder.  The beetroot helps to stimulate functions of the liver and will keep you nice and healthy. The nutrients it contains can help fight chronic disease. It also has high levels of vitamin C which can assist with respiratory...

This week on Vasili's Garden, Eleni shows us a simple, green smoothie that taste great and is refreshing and good for your overall health.  Kiwifruit contains 95% of your daily vitamin C and will help to boost your immune system. It also improves digestion by helping your body absorb protein.  It can also help clear toxins from the colon and the seeds are an excellent source of omega 3.  Fresh mint is able to help heal bodily functions both inside and out. It is beneficial to the chest and respiratory system and it can also help aid digestion and reduce...

We want lots of energy pre-workout to power us through our session. This smoothie packs a total energy punch! Packed full of antioxidants (from the spinach and berries), phytonutrients, calcium and potassium (which is an electrolyte, super important when exercising) and it is filling but won't give you that heavy, "just ate" feeling.

This creamy mango smoothie is naturally sweet thanks to the mango and banana yet it is still packed with greens.  Hemp seeds are an awesome source of both protein and essential fatty acids. The body is unable to produce essential fatty acids on it’s own yet they are crucial for long term health, therefore it is super important that they are regularly included in your diet.  Psyllium husk is also a great addition to smoothies. Not only does it work to thicken smoothies, it is a great source of fibre and is fantastic for gut health. If you don’t have any on...

Looking for easy options for your pre or post workout meal? We have you covered! This smoothie is full of pumpkin, spice and everything nice! It is super filling and packed with protein, antioxidants and Vitamin A to help boost immunity. The potassium in the bananas also help to maintain a healthy heart and low blood pressure.  Prep for this smoothie can be done in advance so it is perfect when you are short on time but are needing a top up after a gruelling workout.