Shake it up for Ramadan!

Ramadan Kareem to all those celebrating this beautiful month! In the UK our fasts our 19 hours long and with temperatures reaching 32 degrees this isn't an easy fate (especially as us Brits are complete light weights when it comes to the heat).  Nonetheless we need to ensure that were doing all we can to make sure our bodies are well fuelled and full of the essential nutrients we need. I know this is easier said then done, when all you want to do is gauge on all the bad but oh so tasty foods. To combat the temptation I began searching for some quick and easy options for sehri/suhoor (meal before the sun rises) as I didn't want to eat anything to heavy before bed but I don't want to wake up staaarving either.

Luckily I found this nifty little recipe which has quiet literally been a God send. I've made it everyday since I first tried it and now my entire family is hooked! It's full of healthy foods that will keep you going throughout the day without making you feel like you've eaten a horse. (no pun intended!)  

For this recipe you will need the following (to make one glassful)

Roughly chop the dates to around this size.

1 glass semi skimmed milk

1 ripe banana

3 tablespoons of oats

2 chopped dates

4 almonds

Squirt of honey or agave nectar (which ever you prefer)

Basically what you do is pour the milk into the blender followed by the banana, oats, dates, almonds and honey. Once everything's in blend for around a minute before checking consistency. Blend a little longer if you prefer the smoothie to be very smooth (I prefer mine with a bit more texture).

Once your happy with it, poor into a glass and enjoy!

Tip - Once you've poured most of the smoothie into your glass, give it a further thirty second spin because dates tend to sink to the bottom and I've found this helps keep them afloat.

You can even try switch it up a little by using Almond or soy milk so that its even healthier!