5 shakes & smoothies

For years we’ve been told to cut back on dairy, but new research suggests milk, cheese and yogurt might be doing far more for us than we ever realised

TO PREP 10 minutes, plus standing and 4 hours chilling SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS ● 30g chia seeds ● 200ml fortified coconut drink ● 1 tsp maple syrup ● 2 tbsp coconut yoghurt ● 150g fresh ripe mango, blend

■ TO PREP 5 mins, plus overnight chilling ■ SERVES 1 YOU WILL NEED ✔ 50g rolled oats ✔ 150ml milk or apple juice ✔ 2 large dollops Bonne Maman apricot conserve ✔ handful fresh fruit, to serve DIRECTIO

Ingredients (Serves 8) ◆ 400g reduced fat soft cheese ◆ 250g lemon curd ◆ Finely grated rind and juice of 1 small lemon ◆ 12 readymade 18cm sweet pancakes ◆ 12 mini meringues ◆ 150g fresh raspberries

Pancakes are a timeless way to use up leftovers. Shrove Tuesday (17 Feb) is the day before the start of Lent (Ash Wednesday) – it was the last opportunity to use up eggs and fats before Lent’s fasting

Who says you can’t have something sweet when slimming? ‘Desserts can serve as a source of essential nutrients,’ says nutritionist Helen Bell. ‘For example, one containing fruits, nuts and wholegrains