Having just returned from holiday, and enjoyed many wonderful summer fruits, I thought I would share with you some of my ideas to make summer smoothies.
Smoothies are quick to make, transportable and easy to digest. If you have a blender and some fruit you are ready to go!
Most combinations of fruits work well, so experiment and create your own varieties. Here are some ideas to get you started ……….. just blend until smooth and creamy. These all serve 1-2 people.
2 bananas, peeled and roughly chopped
1 mango, peeled, stoned and roughly chopped
Half a pineapple, peeled and chopped
4 peaches, stoned and quartered
2 ripe pears, cored and roughly chopped
1 apple, cored and roughly chopped
120ml of water
2 handfuls of hulled strawberries
1 large or 2 small mangos, stoned and roughly chopped
2 kiwi fruits, peeled and chopped
2 pears, cored and chopped
Add a little water if the mixture is too thick
For a more creamy texture, add plain yoghurt or milk (soya or live, bio yoghurt).
For a nutty, crunchy texture, add whole nuts alongside the fruit to the blender. Almonds are particularly good. Seeds, such as pumpkin seeds or ground flaxseeds (linseeds) are also a good addition.
Ice cubes added with the fruit blend to give a thicker, cool consistency.
To make the smoothies more of a meal, pour over some berries (such as blueberries or raspberries), saving a few as a garnish, and eat with a spoon.
I hope you enjoy these and have a great summer!
