Tropical Thunder

This is a great breakfast smoothie or post workout shake.  It is delicious and nutritious!

1 cup pineapple juice
3 to 5 cherries, pitted
1 peeled banana, sliced into coins
1 tbsp low fat yogurt
1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder

Toss all ingredients into a blender and puree until it reaches the desired consistency.

Breakfast Smoothie

This is a pretty versatile recipe.  Just use whatever fruit you have on hand to switch up the flavour.  From the 2014 Milk Calendar.

1 banana, peeled and broken into chunks
1 cup plain or fruit flavoured yogurt
1 cup milk
1 cup mixed fruit (fresh or frozen)
1 tbsp liquid honey
1 tsp vanilla extract

In a blender or in a tall cup using an immersion blender, combine banana, yogurt, milk, mixed fruit, honey and vanilla puree until smooth.  Pour into chilled glasses and serve immediately.

2 to 3 servings

Cool Berry Mint Smoothie

Love this smoothie, lots of Berry Power!

2 whole ripe bananas, broken into large pieces
1 cup (250 ml) blueberries
1/2 cup (125 ml) raspberries
1 cup (250 ml) cranberry juice cocktail
2 tsp (10 ml) chopped fresh mint

Garnish
Mint Sprigs

1.  Add all the ingredients to a blender and puree until smooth.  Chill mixture in fridge until cold and serve garnished with mint sprigs.

Serves 4