Energy Infusion as Power Breakfast

Germany’s capital offers many highlights for sports enthusiasts. With the BMW Berlin Marathon taking place in the metropolis for the 41st time on 28th September, Berlin is clearly a city of runners, attracting an international crowd year after year.

Once again, in 2014, some 40,000 participants from 120 nations will be expected, including many famous top runners. Whilst they burn up the tarmac, countless enthusiastic fans and bands will be providing a unique atmosphere along the course. Since our headquarters are situated in Berlin, we too have been infected by the marathon fever, which is why we thought of a recipe for optimal competition preparation for both athletes and fans.

Inspired by the infectious magic of this running event, we have created a power smoothie , that does more than fuel runners for the infamous 42.195 kilometers. This meal, slightly reminiscent of a fruity, creamy Indian Lassi, is ideal as a delicious power breakfast, as a healthy, quick energy fix when on the go, and of course just for the sheer fun and taste of it, whenever you fancy something special. We can assure you: our marathon smoothie tastes simply divine and that alone is reason to try this recipe out.

MIASA Power Smoothie
Ingredients

1 banana
1 orange
Half a mango
1 handful of blueberries
50g oatmeal
1 handful of almonds
1 cup of (soya) yoghurt
250ml milk (alternatively, almond or soya milk)
2 tsps MIASA Saffron Honey
(alternatively, honey / agave syrup and 1 sachet MIASA Saffron)

Combine all ingredients in a blender. Adjust the amount of added liquids according to taste. The milk may be replaced by water if preferred.

What makes that perfect runner’s meal?

Follow this recipe and your power smoothie will meet all the requirements for a balanced runner’s breakfast: it provides quick energy and keeps you full for long without being heavy on the stomach. In a nutshell, it optimally prepares athletes for the extreme physical demands on the body. Our list of ingredients combines the best of two of the most popular runner’s breakfasts (porridge with banana, and toast with honey) and is topped off with a few other powerful ingredients.

We already looked at the dietary benefits of saffron for endurance athletes in our article “Record-Breaking: Saffron in the Keep Fit Kitchen”.

Almonds, rich in vitamins and minerals (they contain lots of potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron as well as vitamins E, B6 and folic acid) support recovery after endurance sports, because they also contain lots of protein. Fruits supply an immediately noticeable energy boost, due to their short-chained carbohydrates quickly replenishing energy reserves. Bananas are particularly easy to digest and, due to their magnesium content, protect from cramps in times of high demands on the body. The long-chained carbohydrates of oatmeal provide long-lasting energy and keep runners full for a good while.

With our delicious breakfast smoothie you are well provided with energy for the whole day, whether that day starts in the starting block, at the gym, at the office, or meeting the demands of “family business” within your own four walls.

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