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Recipe: Super Easy Healthy Banana Milkshake

Easy Banana Milkshake Recipe

You might have seen my post on my crazy relationship with bananas, but it’s by far one of my favourite flavours. Up until recently I would devour a ready made banana milkshake from the supermarket in no time, but of course they’re hideously unhealthy and full of sugars and preservatives. I put together this healthy banana milkshake recipe earlier in the week when we had one grim looking, over ripe banana left that Boyfriend was going to throw away. Smoothies and milkshakes are a great way to use up slightly bad fruit and vegetables.

Best Banana Milkshake Recipes

You can use 1 or 2 bananas for one serving. The more you use, the thicker the milkshake will be. I’ve tried both and I actually prefer just using 1 banana, but you can chuck in an extra one to get more fruit into your diet.

I used our Cooks Multi Blender, that I introduced to you in my Fresh Fruit Smoothie recipe, for this milkshake. It’s so easy to use and clean!

// Peel the banana(s) and break into smaller pieces with your fingers. Pop into the blender, add 1-2 teaspoons of honey and fill up with milk. Whizz up and it’s done!

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Tip: If you find yourself needing to add more milk after you’ve poured the milkshake into your glass, make sure you mix it with a spoon afterwards or the milk might collect in the bottom without mixing with your drink.

The great thing about this recipe is that it gives you a sugary boost, but only uses natural sugars and it actually contains fruit, unlike those ready made supermarket milkshakes!!

Loves x xx

P.S. If you liked this post, you might like my other super easy recipes!

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H&H: Comfort & Confidence In The Gym

What To Wear To The Gym

So I started going to the gym at the beginning of this year for the first time in my life (I’m 28!). I’ve always loved swimming, but the idea of going to the gym has always been so daunting and a step into the unknown. It turns out – I actually quite enjoy it! Today I wanted to share a bit of advice for all those who are a bit apprehensive about going to the gym, not for working out, but for feeling comfortable and confident to walk in there and feel at home.

Clothing wise it’s important to wear something you feel good in, at least for the first few weeks. When I first visited I wore a tight training vest and I hated (still do!) they way it looks on my arms and across my stomach, even though it’s useful for working out. There are so many mirrors at my gym that I couldn’t hide from my own reflection and it made me feel more and more self conscious and uncomfortable. New Look sent me this grey loose fitting top and I find it so much better to wear with my gym shorts as it hides a million sins and I really like the look and feel of the fabric. It’s such a simple switch that has made the world of difference to my confidence in the gym.

Fashionable Gym Wear

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I also picked out the grey jogging bottoms from New Look; They’re really soft & cosy and gentle around my stomach which is great because comfort is a huge priority while exercising. What I really love about these, though, is that whilst I prefer to wear shorter and more closely fitting bottoms for working out, if I can’t be bothered to shave my legs I can cover up and still feel good about myself.

Another way I’ve found to feel more at home in the gym is to make music my comfort blanket. Hearing certain songs or certain artists instantly makes me feel at ease so I put together a playlist of my favourite music to remind me of a TV show that I love or a weekend away with friends. Having something for your mind to wander and focus on also makes a workout fly by instead of watching the clock …and if I need some extra happiness I stick on an old band t-shirt instead of my gym top and it’s like a giant happy hug on my bad days!

I’m working towards feeling confident without all these little helping hands, but it’s all about the baby steps when you throw yourself into something new.

New Look Sportswear

Jogging Bottoms | c/o New Look  // Grey Gym Top | c/o New Look
Black Gym Leggings | Similar  // Gym Trainers | Oysho

Loves x xx

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