Raspberry Banana Smoothie

Love Smoothies!

Never say you can't be bothered to eat fruit over a packet of crisps when you have the option to make smoothies.  They are so much more filling and give you a massive energy boost. Plus they are so refreshing, perfect for summer weather.

Ingredients:

A handful of raspberries, 2 dollops of plain yoghurt, 1tbsp flaxseed, 1 medium banana.

Method:

1. Mash it up in a blender and enjoy.
2. If it's too thick for you add more yoghurt or better still eat it with a spoon.

Saffy's Alternative

You can also use milk instead of yoghurt.

Kiwi Banana Smoothie

Brave Gulps

This drink will not appeal to everyone.  It has a very sharp taste and leaves an interesting after taste.  I personally find it interesting, I recommend it  for nutritional purposes and a refreshing awakening agent.

Ingredients:

1 kiwi (peeled and chopped), 1 banana (peeled and chopped), 3 dollops of yoghurt, 1tsp maple syrup, 1tbsp flaxseed.

Method:

Blend all of these ingredients together and pour into a glass.

Raspberry Blueberry Smoothie

This is really not a smoothie for the faint hearted.  It sounds like an innocent drink, but it is very bitter.  You are probably asking why I made such a concoction. Well, I invented this drink because I needed a super quick snack during my hectic day and realised this was a great quick and easy way to get a healthy burst of energy.  If you want to make is a bit tastier and less bitter and some banana and a dollop more yoghurt.

Ingredients:

A samll handful of raspberries, a small handfull of blueberries, 4 large dollops of natural plain low fat yoghurt, 2 regular spoonfuls of flaxseed.

Method:

Blitz everything in a blender!

Strawberry, Apple & Banana Power Smoothie

"Power Up!"

When I was a little girl I used to watch so many superhero cartoons like Batman and superhero tv shows like Power Rangers.  So much so that I wanted to feel super every single day.  I would sometimes wake up at 5am every morning to workout.  I was one superfit kid and I have never stopped that determination and ambitious attitude.  Wonderful fresh food also helps me to feel great and after my mum taught me how to make smoothies I have been re inventing them to make Power Ranger style drinks that will certainly give me the much needed boost to feel... well... super!

Ingredients:
1 small banana, 5  strawberries, 1/2 apple (peeled and sliced), 2tbsps flaxseed, 3 big dollops of plain low fat natural yoghurt.

Method:

1.  Put the apple pieces in a pot and put in enough water to just cover the apples.
2. Let the water simmer until the apples are soft.
3. Drain the apple pieces and put into a blender.
4. Chop up all the other pieces of fruit and put into the blender with the flaxseed and yoghurt.
5. Blend.

Banana and Blueberry Smoothie

Healthy Kick

My smoothies are great for a pre or post workout snack.  They can be drunk at any time of the day and they taste delicious.

Ingredients:

A handful of blueberries, a banana and 3 large dollops of yoghurt (alter yoghurt quantity depending on how runny or fruity you want it).

Method:

1. Blend all of the ingredients together, then pour into a glass.